Development Officer

We are current looking for a Development Officer to join the team at our headquarters in Dunfermline with a blend of home working.  

If this sounds like a role you would be interested in, please read on for more information. 

• Hours – 35 hours per week
• Salary – £27,499 per annum (FTE)
• Contract Type – Permanent

About the Scottish SPCA

As Scotland’s animal welfare charity, we have been on-hand to protect animals and prevent cruelty since 1839 – that’s over 185 years of creating a better world for all animals. We’ve grown to become a national charity which celebrates the strength of the human-animal bond and enriches the lives of animals and people. We are Scotland’s animal champions.

What does a Development Officer do? 

To assist the Development Team with prospect research, cultivation event planning, and administrative tasks, playing a vital role in supporting donor stewardship activities.  Ensuring that high value prospective and current supporters and partners are engaged and inspired to continue their support for the Scottish SPCA.

Overview of main duties and responsibilities

•    Support the Society’s in memory giving programme, maximising income from this income stream

•    Lead on the coordination, administration and marketing of the Society’s Forever care programme

•    Conduct detailed research to identify new prospects across trusts, corporate partnerships and philanthropy. Provide insight into potential donors’ and partners interests, capacity, and connections to inform cultivation strategies.

•    Plan and deliver cultivation and stewardship events for donors and supporters. Coordinate event logistics and post-event follow-up.

•    Assist in the preparation of funding proposals, presentations, donor communications and reports.

•    Support the planning and execution of stewardship activities to ensure donors feel valued and engaged, including supporting in-person activity at meetings, site visits and corporate volunteering days.

•    Support with legacy administration and supporter liaison working directly with the finance team.

•    Provide general support to the Development Team, including maintaining accurate donor records and updating the CRM system.

 Please see full Job Description link for more detailed information on the role. 

 What makes a good Development Officer? 

•    Customer service or relationship management experience 
•    Experience of providing administration support to a team 
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills, confidently able to engage with high value donors, partners and prospects 
•    Strong organisational skills and time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities 
•    Strong administrative skills with knowledge of key office products 
•    Innovative and creative looking for new ways to engage prospects and supporters in our work 
 

We are fortunate that some of our roles attract a high level of interest therefore, we may have to close roles earlier than advertised. Early application submissions are highly recommended.  This also means that we cannot provide individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates due to receiving high levels of applications. 

The Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to achieving our core mission.

The Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is an Equine Welfare Member of the National Equine Welfare Council.

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