The Role
Provides administrative and coordination support to the Supporter Acquisition fundraising team. Responsibilities include responding to queries, research, content collation, diary and meeting management, digital file administration, sourcing case studies, supporting photo shoots, and preparing income, KPI, and supporter feedback reports. The role also helps maintain fundraising compliance and requires strong organisation, basic copywriting, Microsoft Teams and SharePoint experience, and an understanding of fundraising and marketing.
Summary Generated by Built In
Are you organised and proactive, with a passion for fundraising and dogs?
We’re looking for a Fundraising Assistant in our Supporter Acquisition team, who are responsible for recruiting new supporters to donate to our work.
We’re looking for a Fundraising Assistant in our Supporter Acquisition team, who are responsible for recruiting new supporters to donate to our work.
What does this role do?
As Supporter Acquisition Fundraising Assistant, you’ll:
- provide administrative support to the Supporter Acquisition team, from responding to queries to research and content collation, you’ll assist with various elements of the supporter recruitment lifecycle,
- support with diary management and meeting planning for the team, as well as managing their digital assets, documents, and files,
- support with sourcing case studies and attending photo shoots, working closely with teams in rehoming centres,
- generate and circulate reports, gathering information related to income, KPI’s and supporter feedback, helping the team ensure compliance with fundraising regulations.
This role is fixed term until October 2027. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 13th and 14th October 2026 and will take place on Teams.
Could this be you?
We’re looking for candidates who have strong organisational skills and the ability to cope well under pressure, as this role can often be reactive. You’ll need some experience of using Microsoft software, such as Teams and SharePoint, and basic copywriting skills and experience. A basic understanding of fundraising and marketing is essential too, as well as a passion for our work.
What does this team do?
The Mass Public Fundraising directorate brings in approximately £88m per annum through regular giving, one off gifts, prize led fundraising, community and events and legacy and in memory. Our collective ambition is to build on our already successful portfolio of fundraising products and grow and diversify our income by 25% over the next five years, through engagement and value exchange.
About
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
Skills Required
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to cope well under pressure and respond reactively
- Experience using Microsoft software, including Teams and SharePoint
- Basic copywriting skills and experience
- Basic understanding of fundraising and marketing
- Passion for the organisation's work and animal welfare
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The Company
What We Do
Dogs Trust is the UK's largest dog welfare charity, founded in 1891. Their mission is to ensure a better life for every dog by providing rehoming services, veterinary care, behaviour support, and education. Powered by a dedicated community of staff and volunteers, they work tirelessly to improve the lives of dogs across the UK and internationally, campaigning for better treatment and ensuring every dog receives the care and love they deserve.
