Major donor officer At Christian Aid

At Christian Aid we have a vision of a better world, free from poverty, and we are investing in fundraising with a long-term strategy that will enable us to have an even greater impact. If you share our vision and you are an exceptional fundraiser who can deliver significant income from high net-worth individuals, this could be the job for you.

Working in the major donor team, you will manage a portfolio of existing major donors and work proactively with our researcher to identify prospects. You will move your donors successfully through the eight steps of major donor fundraising in order to secure income and create positive and long term relationships.

With a solid track record of successful major gift fundraising, or a corporate sales background, you will be well practised in managing relationships with key supporters, developing innovative solicitation plans, be able to produce sophisticated and targeted proposals and reports on Christian Aid’s work and make inspiring and persuasive face-to-face presentations to secure financial support. You will help organise and lead on engagement events and have exceptional organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines. Strong communication skills, the ability to meet financial and non-financial targets and a willingness to travel is essential.

An understanding of international development is desirable.

Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions: Using the guidance notes may help you formulate your answers.

Build partnerships

Tell us about a time when you had to establish and maintain relationships with a wide range of contacts and networks based on mutual rapport and respect.

Steward resources

Tell us about a time when you had to estimate the resources you needed to achieve your own work objectives and then delivered them in an efficient and cost effective way.

Deliver results

Tell us about a time when you had to make recommendations or take decisions after analysing data, information and other evidence.

We value the contribution that each person makes to the success of our organisation. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

As this post is UK based, non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

Download the role profile (139 KB pdf)

To apply for this post, please download an application pack and email your completed UK & Ireland application form to: recruitment@christian-aid.org (quoting the reference number). Alternatively, your completed application form can be printed out and posted to us at:

Christian Aid 
35 Lower Marsh 
Waterloo 
London SE1 7RT

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Job reference: 389/OK

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 28 January 2013

Interview date: Monday 4 February and Tuesday 5 February 2013

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.