Fundraising Officer (Major Gifts Officer)
Join an international animal welfare organisation, offering care and protection to donkeys worldwide. We are looking for a proactive team player with strong decision‑making skills and a customer service ethic to join the dedicated Fundraising Department.
About the Role
As a Major Gifts Officer you will support the delivery of the Major Gifts Strategy, cultivate and steward a portfolio of mid‑value donors and trusts, and deliver agreed projects. You will work closely with the Major Gifts Managers and continuously improve stewardship and cultivation activity.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the delivery of the Major Gifts Strategy and improve Major Gifts performance.
* Contribute to the Major Gifts cultivation and stewardship programme to grow the number of mid‑value supporters.
* Manage, support and attend stewardship and cultivation meetings and events, including supplier liaison, supporter invite lists, follow‑ups and budgets.
* Secure, manage and steward a portfolio of active mid‑value donors and charitable trusts, delivering compelling bids and donor reports.
* Research current and potential donors to enable a donor‑centric approach.
* Deliver and report on agreed development and stewardship projects and fundraising targets.
* Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date donor information on the CRM system.
Qualifications and Experience
* Demonstrable experience of strong administrative and organisational support within a busy, fast‑paced environment.
* Strong project management skills – plan, organise and prioritise workloads.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong data management skills and experience of working with databases or CRM systems.
* Experience managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
* Capability to support the planning and delivery of activities or events, including logistical coordination.
Benefits
* Competitive pension.
* 31 days holiday (including bank holidays), rising to 34 days after each full year of service.
* Wellbeing team and recorded Pilates and yoga classes.
* Long‑service awards.
* Healthshield plan with medical expense reimbursement, discounts, cashback and 24/7 GP service.
* Free parking and subsidised restaurant and shop.
About the Organisation
Join one of the UK's largest international animal welfare charities, supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working towards a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering. We are a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people. Applicants will undergo safer recruitment processes, including a DBS check where required for the post.
Location: Devon/Hybrid (site attendance estimated one day per week).
Hours: Full‑time, 35 hours per week, 08:30‑16:30, Monday‑Friday.
Salary: £31,431 per annum.
Contract: Permanent.
Closing date: Sunday 5 July 2026 (may close earlier).
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