What Charity Jobs Exists in an Office Capacity
Typically, when people think about doing work for a charity, it is in a volunteer capacity. However, charities and not-for-profit organisations are not solely run by volunteers. They also need permanent staff. People who are seeking office-based employment, but also would like to help others, could find it very helpful to know some of the jobs that are available within a charity’s office environment.
Customer Relationship Manager Database Managers (IT)
The role of a Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) is to plan, prepare, execute, and then follow up on the various campaigns for customer retention through a variety of media platforms, such as direct mail, SMS, social media, and email.
It is expected that senior level CRM database managers will have a very high level of knowledge of IT systems, such as Saleforce, Oracle CRM or Microsoft Dynamics.
The CRM must have the ability to express complex data and technical issues in simple terms that will help to increase understanding and engagement.
Major Donor Manager (Fundraising)
Major Donor Manager is a very important role. They manage existing, as well as prospective, individuals who have a high net-worth. Their goal is to secure financial support, as well as achieve a very large financial support growth for the charity. A large part of this job is research to identify new donor prospects and write proposals.
Individual Giving Manager Category (Fundraising)
An Individual Giving Manager plans and oversees acquisition, or supporter development, programmes by direct mail, telemarketing, digital media, and in person. They also monitor budgets, and forecast expenditure and income. The Individual Giving Manager also provides monthly reports, and identify the important data trends. An Individual Giving Manager must have extensive experience with charity sector direct marketing.
They also must have experience delivering, and evaluating, direct marketing campaigns on a large scale. More specifically, experience managing giving campaigns on a regular basis across multiple direct marketing channels.
Recruitment and Logistics Administrator (Admin)
A Recruitment and Logistics Administrator is in charge of booking any interviews, managing relationships with the council, as well as other charities and providers in an effort to ensure fundraisers have access to necessary areas. The Recruitment and Logistics Administrator also provides support directly to managing directors.
International HR Business Partner (Human Resources)
An International HR Business Partner, develops, and maintains the relationships with the charities key stakeholders. They also strive to constantly improve all methods used in researching, resourcing and attracting staff into senior, strategic or roles in which it is generally hard to recruit personnel.
An International HR Business Partner also works directly with directors and managers to support them by anticipating any potential problems that may arise, be it at a local, individual, or strategic level.
In addition to their education and experience, an International HR Business Partner must be able to speak more than one language. Typically, it is desired that they have the ability to speak Spanish, and French, with Arabic, Mandarin, and/or Portuguese being seen as an advantage.
Head of Fundraising (Fundraising)
The Head of Fundraising for a charity is responsible for delivering a strategy and implementation of fundraising options. This person must also manage budgets and the fundraising team. The Head of Fundraising is usually required to work with a variety of fundraising opportunities and functions.
The Head of Fundraising must have extensive experience with successful fundraising while they were working in a junior staff position. They must also have experience working with a variety of fundraising streams; ranging from trusts, major gifts, events, corporate, and direct marketing.
These are just a few examples of the jobs that exist in a charity office capacity. Getting in touch with a reputable charity job recruiter such as Flow Caritas would be a great idea if you are seeking for the same.
