Job Description
At Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home, love has no limits. We take a big picture view of what is best for dogs and cats; and a tireless, long-term approach to their care. We believe in protecting loving homes, finding love homes, and running our loving Home. We strive to create a safe and nurturing environment not only to the animals, but also our people.Are you a confident fundraiser who is great at connecting with people? Are you a creative thinker who loves to work out what makes supporters tick?If so, this role leading our Individual Giving support is for you.What You’ll Be DoingWith no government funding, our Individual supporter base is crucial to the existence of the Home. You will take the lead on offline giving including direct mail, face-to-face and telephone campaigns, nurturing our regular giving programme, and implementing acquisition and appeal activity that inspires engagement and donations.Working closely with colleagues, you will ensure our supporters enjoy excellent stewardship experiences that maximise the value of these relationships.This role is an essential part of the ambitious Public Fundraising team, where you will be working alongside the Public Fundraising Manager and a collaborative, motivated team to build long-term sustainable income.What We’re Looking ForWe’d love to hear from you if you are:Experienced in a related fundraising role in the charity sector, ideally working with Individual Giving audiencesAmbitious and motivated with a track record of delivering successful fundraising campaignsAn excellent copywriter who can create engaging, impactful content that works across multichannel activitySkilled in utilising mass email platforms to build lasting donor relationshipsAble to use data and insight to optimise campaigns, segment audiences and maximise impactOrganised with an ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a varied roleA confident, positive self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team but is equally happy working independentlyConfident spotting opportunities, and creative and motivated enough to put new ideas into actionFurther information on the role can be found in the attached recruitment pack.