Application Instructions: Please include a brief cover letter with your CV
Application deadline: Wednesday 23rd April 9 am
Interviews: Week c/o 28th April
About Tree Aid:
Tree Aid works with people in the drylands of Africa to tackle poverty and the effects of the climate crisis by growing trees and restoring and protecting land. As part of the Great Green Wall movement, we work where trees are needed most, where temperatures are soaring, and fertile land is vanishing at a terrifying rate. Our pioneering approach has been developed over 36 years of operating. We believe in empowering local communities with the tools and training they need to restore and maintain their environment
About the role:
Join our dynamic Fundraising team at Tree Aid in Bristol! As a Fundraising Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our fundraising efforts across individual giving, corporate partnerships, high-value donors, and trusts. Your responsibilities will include managing donor correspondence, processing donations, and assisting with fundraising campaigns. You'll work closely with various team members to deliver engaging communications and cultivate new supporters. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our mission of transforming lives and landscapes in dryland Africa. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you!
The role will require working from the Bristol office at least 4 days each week with an option to work remotely for 1 day.
Main duties:
Working with the Fundraising team, the Fundraising Assistant’s role will include:
* Providing vital administrative support to the whole Fundraising team.
* Assisting with the cultivation and engagement of new Tree Aid supporters and corporate partners.
* Supporting the creation of engaging communications for supporters and corporate partners.
* Providing a warm and welcoming experience for current, new and potential supporters who make enquiries by telephone, email and post.
* Processing online, postal and phone donations and maintaining accurate records on the database.
About you:
Are you passionate about making a difference and eager to kickstart your career in fundraising? Or perhaps you're already in a similar role and looking for a new challenge? If so, we want to hear from you!
A background in customer care is essential, as you will be providing a warm and welcoming experience for supporters. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, strong IT proficiency, and the ability to multitask.
You should have a genuine interest in fundraising and a desire to learn more about the sector. Experience in maintaining CRM databases and handling donor correspondence will be advantageous.
Above all, you will be inspired by Tree Aid’s mission to work with communities in the drylands of Africa to tackle poverty and the effects of the climate crisis.
Benefits:
Optional benefits of working at Tree Aid include:
* A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 2% and we will contribute 6%)
* 33 days holiday (inc bank holidays) +1 more day per year up to 38 holiday days
* Flexible, hybrid working
* Quarterly social events
* Opportunity to take free weekly French lessons to support communication with our colleagues in West Africa
Key documents: Fundraising Assistant description and person specification
Our approach to recruitment:
We recruit with openness and transparency. We employ people on the basis of their ability to carry out the role being recruited for. We ensure that no applicant receives less favourable treatment than any other on the grounds of disability, gender, race, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, caring responsibilities or hours of work.
Our Values
* We stand together and respect the people we work for and with
* We are bold, ambitious and determined
* We are professional. We work effectively and efficiently to a high standard and are experts in our field
* We have integrity. We are honest, transparent and accountable
* We are always learning. We review and adapt to maximise our impact for the people we are helping