External Engagement Officer
Our dynamic, creative External Relations Team truly punches above it's weight when it comes to fundraising, events and communications. The External Engagement Officer will provide vital administrative and operational support across fundraising, events, and communications, such as event logistics, copywriting content, preparing social media posts.
We are excited for you to join us as our External Engagement Officer and make a meaningful contribution to our high-performing team.
Fundraising and Data Support
* Managing Contacts: Ensuring that up-to-date records are kept throughout our CRM (Salesforce)
* Financial Processing: Responsible for adding weekly bank donations onto Salesforce and working with the Finance Team to reconciling income and assist with gift processing
* Supporter Care: Lead on thanking supporters, specifically managing emails and cards
* Legacy Administration: Assist with the administration of legacy giving, including thanking donors for pledges and gifts.
* Prospect Research: Support the Fundraising Manager in carrying out research into potential prospects and networks to help expand the Trust's reach.
Events - Logistics and Administration
* Guest Management: Support event logistics by using our CRM to manage all aspects of our events including guest lists, RSVPs, and creating name badges for attendees
* Box Office Function: Act as a point of contact for event booking enquiries and assist with seating plans
* On-site Support and post-event coordination
Communications and Digital Engagement
* Inbox Management ensuring timely and professional responses
* Social Media: Assist with digital engagement by managing DMs, replying to comments, and creating content.
* Print Advertising: Manage the logistics of print advertising
General / Team Support
* Inventory Management: Maintain an organized inventory of fundraising and event materials, such as banners, stationery, and merchandise
* Team Collaboration: Provide general administrative support to the ER team and contribute creative ideas for improving supporter care and donor engagement
This is an excellent opportunity to develop a broad range of skills and experience across comms, fundraising, events, marketing and press within a busy team. If you are a motivated individual who has some experience of working in communications or fundraising and can provide reliable, proactive support for our fundraising and communications activities who is also excited to lead on their own projects, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for a candidate who is highly organized, technologically adept and curious, with a ‘can-do’ attitude who shares our commitment to supporting the clergy community.