Fundraising & Database Officer

Fundraising & Database Officer
MCC Foundation
£28,000 - £32,000 (full-time, permanent)
Lord’s Cricket Ground, London - hybrid

The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with the MCC Foundation (MCCF) in their search for a Fundraising & Database Officer. The MCCF is the charitable arm of Marylebone Cricket Club, the world’s most renowned cricket club and owner of the prestigious Lord’s Cricket Ground.

The Foundation works in the UK and across the world to provide life-changing opportunities for young people to empower them to reach their full potential in the game of cricket, to bring together communities and to promote physical and mental wellbeing.

Following the appointment of their brilliant Development Director in 2024 and the launch of their five-year strategy last year, they are expanding and developing the fundraising team by adding two brand new roles to support their ambitious plans to drive income generation and diversification. The current programme has seen great success raising funds from high value sources and last year the team generated £1.7million, with a solid pipeline for the coming year to generate £2million.

As Fundraising & Database Officer you will play a key role in supporting the fundraising team and lead on database management, MCCF’s Friend Giving Scheme and the identification and prospecting of new supporters.

The Role:

·       Work across the fundraising team to provide administrative support to the Development Director and Philanthropy Manager

·       Lead on managing the database (SalesForce) to capture donor information and keep it up to date so it can be effectively used to analyse and report on fundraising activities and opportunities

·       Collaborate with the team to write compelling applications and reports for donors

·       Identify and research potential donors to support MCCF, particularly high-net-worth individuals, corporate partners and trusts and foundations

·       Lead on and manage the Friends Giving Scheme, providing quality stewardship to donors

·       Support the delivery and organisation of cultivation and engagement events

·       Work closely with fundraising and senior management colleagues to collectively meet strategic targets and assist on ad hoc tasks as needed

About You:

·       An enthusiastic and proactive individual with experience in a fundraising or administrative role  

·       A great understanding of and proficiency in using a database, SalesForce experience would be beneficial

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to engage with stakeholders confidently
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

·       A team player with a collaborative approach to getting involved and supporting across a small team as required

Closing Date: Sunday 9th February for CV and cover letter
Interviews: 1st stage WC 17th February

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.