Earthwatch currently has an exciting opportunity for a Fundraising Officer to join our Income Generation team. You will provide operational support to the team, help maximise revenue and deliver impactful environmental programmes. You will research funding opportunities, write applications and support individual giving campaigns.
ABOUT EARTHWATCH
Earthwatch is an environmental charity with science at its heart. We drive the change needed to live within our means and in balance with nature. We do this by connecting people with the natural world, monitoring the health of our natural resources, and informing the actions that will have the greatest positive impact. At Earthwatch, we believe in the value of creating meaningful connections as a solution to the environmental and social challenges we face. Every person has something to contribute towards a better future. When people feel a sense of belonging, they are equipped with the power to create change towards a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable world.
Role purpose:
You will provide essential operational support to the Income Generation team, contributing to analytic, administrative, research, reporting, and stewardship tasks. You will assist with specific partnership development including working with funders and landowners. This role is key to helping Earthwatch maximise revenue and deliver impactful environmental programmes.
You will research funding opportunities, write applications, support individual giving campaigns, and maintain CRM records. If you're looking to build fundraising experience across multiple income streams and make a tangible impact on the environment, this could be the perfect role for you. Working as part of a close-knit team you will have vision across all programmes.
Responsibilities
Research & Proposal Writing
* Conduct research into potential trusts and foundations and corporate partners, including horizon scanning reports.
* Update databases with funding opportunities relevant to Earthwatch’s projects.
* Assist in writing and proofreading funding proposals and applications, alongside the Trusts and Foundations Manager and the Business Development Manager.
* Independently write smaller bids and funding requests.
Individual Giving & Partnerships
* Support the Individual Giving Manager with campaigns including direct debits, one-off donations, marathon fundraising, and legacies.
* Assist the Partnership Development Manager with research and building strategic relationships with local authorities and project sites.
CRM & Administration
* Maintain and update contact records in our CRM system (Microsoft Dynamics 365).
* Respond to emails in the Fundraising and Development inboxes.
* Monitor and report on team progress against objectives and KPIs.
* Provide general administrative support to the Income Generation team.
Collaboration & Communication
* Build strong relationships internally to understand Earthwatch’s work and articulate it in compelling cases for support.
* Work with colleagues to ensure funder requirements are met.
* Identify and promote stories and case studies that demonstrate impact.
In undertaking these roles, the postholder should also have regard to:
* Acting as an ambassador for the work, vision and values of Earthwatch Europe.
* Ensuring continuous development of skills and knowledge required for the post, undergoing training and performance review as required.
* Working within all the policies and procedures of Earthwatch Europe, ensuring compliance with health & safety policies and all legal and contractual obligations associated with the post.
* Collaborating with other Earthwatch teams to ensure effective delivery of partnership programmes.
* Carrying out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post, as requested by the post holder’s line manager.
Person Specification
Essential
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience of fundraising
* Experience of engaging with members of the public
Skills and Aptitude
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail.
* Strong relationship-building skills.
* Experience in managing and meeting deadlines for multiple projects simultaneously.
* A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
* Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and ability to create compelling presentations using Canva.
Personal Characteristics
* Demonstrable passion for environmental issues and sustainability, with an understanding of the environmental sector.
* Commitment to Earthwatch Europe’s mission and values.
* Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
* Creativity and drive to succeed, willing and able to take on exciting new challenges.
* Flexible and adaptable, able to respond positively to changing priorities and tasks.
Desirable
* Experience of working in the charity sector
* Experience of using databases, especially Microsoft Dynamics 365.
* Experience of writing fundraising applications.
* Experience of working within an environmental organisation