Fundraising Assistant Business & Administration Technicians
SaveWhat Does a Fundraising Assistant Do?
Fundraising assistants provide administrative support for fundraising managers. They target potential donators or sponsors by applying surveys. They process donations and grant payments, maintain electronic and paper filing systems for all grants and donations, acknowledge donations and write thank you letters and maintain fundraising records.
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Manage Accounts
Manage the accounts and financial activities of an organisation, supervising that all the documents are correctly maintained, that all the information and calculations are correct, and that proper decisions are being made.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Fundraising Assistant
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialManage Accounts skill
Manage the accounts and financial activities of an organisation, supervising that all the documents are correctly maintained, that all the information and calculations are correct, and that proper decisions are …
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EssentialPerform Business Research skill
Search and collect information relevant for the development of businesses in different fields ranging from legal, accounting, finance, up to commercial matters.
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EssentialPerform Clerical Duties skill
Perform administrative tasks such as filing, typing up reports and maintaining mail correspondence.
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EssentialPerform Fundraising Activities skill
Perform activities which will raise funds for an organisation or campaign, such as speaking with the public, gathering funds during fundraising or other general events, and using online fundraising tools.
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EssentialPerform Office Routine Activities skill
Program, prepare, and perform activities required to be performed everyday in offices such as mailing, receiving supplies, updating managers and employees, and keeping operations running smoothly.
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EssentialSupport Managers skill
Provide support and solutions to managers and directors in regards with their business needs and requests for the running of a business or the daily operations of a business unit.
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EssentialEstablish Contact With Potential Donors skill
Approach individuals, local authorities, commercial organisations and other actors in order to obtain sponsorship and donations for the projects of the charity.
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Optional Skills (5 of 13 displayed)
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OptionalFunding Methods knowledge
The financial possibilities for funding projects such as the traditional ones, namely loans, venture capital, public or private grants up to alternative methods such as crowdfunding.
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OptionalCoordinate Events skill
Lead events by managing budget, logistics, event support, security, emergency plans and follow up.
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OptionalDeliver A Sales Pitch skill
Prepare and deliver an understandably constructed sales talk for a product or a service, identifying and using persuasive argumentation.
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OptionalDevelop Professional Network skill
Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal …
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OptionalDevelop Promotional Tools skill
Generate promotional material and collaborate in the production of promotional text, videos, photos, etc. Keep previous promotional material organised.
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OptionalMaintain Financial Records skill
Keep track of and finalise all formal documents representing the financial transactions of a business or project.
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OptionalManage Budgets skill
Plan, monitor and report on the budget.
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OptionalManage Consumables Stock skill
Manage and monitor consumables stock to ensure that the production demands and deadlines can be met at all times.
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OptionalManage The Handling Of Promotional Materials skill
Plan and prepare the production of promotional materials with third parties by contacting printing companies, agreeing on logistics and delivery, and making sure that deadlines are met.
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OptionalBrief Volunteers skill
Brief volunteers and introduce them into the professional work environment.
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OptionalMaintain Event Records skill
Maintain records of every administrative aspect of an upcoming event, including financial details.
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OptionalManage Donor Database skill
Create and constantly update the database containing personal details and status of donors.
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OptionalManage Website skill
Monitor online traffic, make estimations and improvements to one's website.
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