An established and independent food fund, dedicated to serving communities by ensuring access to nutritional food is seeking a professional, well-spoken and competent Fundraising Lead Generatorto join their team. This is a full-time, in-office, permanent opportunity at an established non-profit, charitable organisation.
To succeed in this role, it is imperative that you have excellent telephonic communication skills and have the ability and confidence to engage with donor companies and individuals in a professional, yet warm and engaging manner.
Responsibilities:
- Work through a database of previous and potential donors and phone them
- Establish and maintain connections with current, former and potential donors
- Convey information clearly and confidently in order to build trust and authenticity
- Ask effective questions to gather information and record it
- Validate concerns and address them appropriately
- Show empathy and genuine interest in needs
- Be able to handle rejections and move on
- Maintain follow-ups
- Regular communication with donors to continue to receive support for the organisation's initiatives
Requirements
- Previous experience making outbound calls
- Previous fundraising experience
- Ability to work full-day, in-office, with a heavy focus on making calls
Benefits
- Full-time opportunity
- Permanent
