Building on a successful individual giving programme at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), this role focuses on developing a new legacy and in-memory giving programme, encompassing marketing campaigns, stewardship, legacy administration and events.
This is a permanent role based at Edinburgh Zoo, but working across both sites which also covers Highland Wildlife Park.
Some of the things you’ll do:
* Work with the Fundraising Manager to develop and deliver compelling new legacy and in-memory giving campaigns for RZSS.
* Liaise with relevant colleagues, including fundraising, marketing and communications teams, to gain insights into our audiences and help to prepare legacy and in-memory giving copy and messaging.
* Lead on activities to promote legacies and in-memory giving across all relevant RZSS platforms, including our websites, digital channels, events and direct mail.
* Lead on the planning and promotion of legacies and in-memory giving through on-site collateral and signage at Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park.
* Develop and manage fundraising data on the CRM system relating to legacy and in-memory giving, supervising other staff when necessary to ensure all data is entered correctly and kept up to date, producing reports upon request and ensuring that financial information is handled with sensitivity.
* Use supporter data to inform and improve the legacy and in-memory programme.
* Identify trends in fundraising and recommend opportunities to senior colleagues.
What we’re looking for:
* Educated to Degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience in a similar role.
* CIOF Certificate of Fundraising or equivalent experience.
* Extensive knowledge of donor cultivation and stewardship principles.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrable experience of working in a similar role, meeting deadlines in a busy environment.
What you’ll get in return:
* Starting salary between £19,547 - £20,036 (offer based on experience / salary pro-rated) with future salary progression up to £21,787 per annum.
* 34 days annual leave (pro rata).
* Discount in both retail/catering.
* Access to a healthcare plan.
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), that provides 24-hour counselling and support, including health, legal, finance, wellbeing and family advice.
* Employer contributory pension scheme.
* You will receive a staff membership which will give you (and family/friends) free (and discounted) entry to both the Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo as well as a number of other Zoos across the UK.
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