Development Assistant

General
• To manage, maintain and update the database of donors in a timely and accurate fashion.
• To manage and develop the donation boxes and online giving strategy.
• To assist the Membership Assistant with the administration and delivery of the Membership scheme.
• To collect and process department invoices and expenses, and to reconcile the Department’s donations monthly with statements from the Finance Department.
• To write for and update the fundraising pages on the website and printed materials.
• To project manage the bi-annual Newsletter, creating content and ensuring deadlines are met.
• To research and present new fundraising opportunities in all areas, such as Trust and Foundations, Individual Giving and Corporate Sponsorship.
• To assist the Development Officers and Head of Development with:
- The administration of the Benefactor and American Friends Programmes, including renewals, receipts and event coordination.
- Corporate partnership administration, including writing receipts, and updating 365.
- Trust & Foundation Grant administration, including writing applications, reports and receipts.
- Major Donor and project administration, including proposals, thank you letters and stewardship.
• To assist the Director of Development with diary management, meeting preparations and note-taking.
• To liaise with a range of internal and external parties, including Trustees, the Development Board and other Wallace Collection Departments.
• To support the Development Office in any appropriate way in order to fulfil the key responsibilities for the office and to assist in digital, out-of-office or after-hours activities and events as required.

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