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Advancement Officer
| Posting date: | 26 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £36,332 to £41,099 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Includes London Allowance |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 August 2024 |
| Location: | Kensington, West London |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | The Royal College of Art |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 069-24 |
Summary
Join the prestigious Royal College of Art as an Advancement Officer within our dedicated Advancement & Alumni team. With a strong sense of collegiality and a commitment to innovation, the RCA is seeking a motivated individual to support and enhance our fundraising efforts, focusing on regular giving and legacy gifts. This role is based in Kensington and benefits from hybrid working (2 days home/3 days office – usually Tuesday – Thursday depending on business needs).
Responsibilities:
Work with the Deputy Director of Advancement & Alumni to devise and implement plans for securing new legacy funding, including pecuniary, specific, and reversionary gifts.
Assist the team, including two Major Gift Managers, in researching new and existing prospects and developing robust solicitation plans.
Provide administrative support to senior colleagues to ensure they are well-prepared for direct donor engagement via phone calls, meetings, presentations, and events.
Work closely with solicitors, executors, and beneficiaries to deliver accurate and sensitive support throughout the probate process, ensuring a smooth experience for all parties involved.
Partner with the Events team to create engaging opportunities for donors and legacy pledgers.
About you:
If you have some experience in legacy fundraising within the arts or higher education sector, we would like to hear from you. You will enjoy working collaboratively across the College, ensuring that we deliver high quality communications with donors. The successful candidate will also have some experience of using Raisers’ Edge or other similar fundraising CRM databases.
Why Join RCA:
The RCA is a specialist postgraduate university with a vibrant Advancement & Alumni team. With over 26,000 alumni and a strong track record of high performance driven by a collective goal, the RCA offers a unique environment for professional growth and impactful work. Join us and contribute to the future success of our institution and its students. We also have great benefits and foster a culture of respect based on our core values of Curiosity, Inclusion, Collaboration and Integrity – you could be joining the No. 1 University for Art and Design (10th consecutive year)!
Closing Date: 11.59pm on Sunday 11th August 2024
Interview Date: Expected to be 3rd/4th September 2024
Responsibilities:
Work with the Deputy Director of Advancement & Alumni to devise and implement plans for securing new legacy funding, including pecuniary, specific, and reversionary gifts.
Assist the team, including two Major Gift Managers, in researching new and existing prospects and developing robust solicitation plans.
Provide administrative support to senior colleagues to ensure they are well-prepared for direct donor engagement via phone calls, meetings, presentations, and events.
Work closely with solicitors, executors, and beneficiaries to deliver accurate and sensitive support throughout the probate process, ensuring a smooth experience for all parties involved.
Partner with the Events team to create engaging opportunities for donors and legacy pledgers.
About you:
If you have some experience in legacy fundraising within the arts or higher education sector, we would like to hear from you. You will enjoy working collaboratively across the College, ensuring that we deliver high quality communications with donors. The successful candidate will also have some experience of using Raisers’ Edge or other similar fundraising CRM databases.
Why Join RCA:
The RCA is a specialist postgraduate university with a vibrant Advancement & Alumni team. With over 26,000 alumni and a strong track record of high performance driven by a collective goal, the RCA offers a unique environment for professional growth and impactful work. Join us and contribute to the future success of our institution and its students. We also have great benefits and foster a culture of respect based on our core values of Curiosity, Inclusion, Collaboration and Integrity – you could be joining the No. 1 University for Art and Design (10th consecutive year)!
Closing Date: 11.59pm on Sunday 11th August 2024
Interview Date: Expected to be 3rd/4th September 2024
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