Excellent4.8 out of 5
Salary
£26,523 per annum
Location
Ware, SG12
Job type
Full Time
Hybrid
Schedule
On site or hybrid; remote working will also be considered.
Annual leave
Holiday: 30 days per annum (pro rata) plus 6 of the 8 bank holidays when they fall on a normal working day.
Application instructions
To apply for this role, please complete and return the application form and send an updated CV to Ann Voortman, HR Lead at [email protected] If you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] (Applications will be reviewed as received, and early applications are encouraged.)
All Nations Christian College has been leading the way in cross-cultural mission training for over 60 years. We provide a flexible undergraduate programme validated by The Open University, alongside specialist short courses and a well-established postgraduate programme for mission leaders. Based in the UK, north of London, we are an independent, evangelical, interdenominational Bible college welcoming students from all over the world. Our mission is to serve the global church by training disciples of Jesus Christ for mission in a multicultural world.
Role Overview
The Donor Relations Officer will be responsible for crafting compelling, donor-centred communications that strengthen long-term relationships with partners and supporters, deepen engagement and inspire giving. One of the main areas of responsibility will be to produce proposals and reports for stakeholders, especially strategic partners and donors. The postholder will work closely with the other members of the Marketing and Communications team, as well as collaborating with other departments within the college. The ideal candidate will have proven experience of producing copy for fundraising and donor relations purposes, and will be a skilled storyteller who can translate the strategic objectives of the college into resonant narratives, understands donor motivations, and writes with clarity, empathy, and purpose.
Experience in ...
Core Competencies Mission Alignment: Deep commitment to the organization’s mission and values. Empathy: Ability to write from the donor’s perspective, honouring their role in making impact possible. Creativity: Innovative in approach while respecting brand and voice consistency. Collaboration: Works well across teams and responds constructively to feedback. Deadline-Driven: Manages multiple projects efficiently while maintaining high quality.
Required qualifications
Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, or related field, or equivalent work experience. 3+ years’ professional writing experience, preferably in donor relations and fundraising communications. Proven ability to write clear, compelling, and engaging copy and marketing materials for diverse audiences. Strong interviewing, research, and storytelling skills. Excellent editing and proofreading abilities with strong attention to detail. Familiarity with donor stewardship best practices and fundraising language. Experience of producing and tracking fundraising campaigns, tracking impact, reporting and lesson learning. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information and engage cross-culturally. Ability to work collaboratively within a multicultural team and wider organisational departments. Experience with CRM or donor database systems. Preferred: Knowledge of direct response fundraising principles. Basic understanding of SEO and digital content best practices, and awareness of upcoming trends and changes in the sector, including best use of AI. Experience of working with Canva and other document editing software which pair visuals with text. A heart for Christian cross-cultural mission and commitment to the goals and ethos of All Nations Christian College.
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