DEPARTMENT: Fundraising

JOB TITLE: Fundraising CRM Manager (6 month FTC)

LAST UPDATED: January 2015

Part 1: JOB PROFILE

1. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

Ø Support the Fundraising department as a whole in delivering effective supporter-centric CRM strategies.

Ø To manage the thankQ application and quality of data

Ø To help ensure best practice and compliance with UK legislation such as Data Protection and DMA Code of Practice

Ø Provide support for each team towards fundraising campaigns and activities across direct marketing, supporter care, events, corporate, high value and legacy marketing

Ø Provide database support & assistance in order to help all teams achieve fundraising targets.

2. POSITION IN ORGANISATION

Ø Reports into: Head of Individual Giving

Ø Line manages: N/A

Ø Works within the team of: Fundraising

Ø Liaises with: Both Heads of Teams (Head of Individual Giving & Head of High Value Giving), Fundraising teams, Information Services team, Governance team, any other team with a vested interest in the database

3. SCOPE OF JOB

Ø Integration of Fundraising teams activities and communications.

Ø Data management (imports, exports, cleaning, etc)

Ø System integration administration (website, emails, finance, etc)

Ø Ad-hoc reporting and analysis

Ø Application user training management

Ø Contact gatekeeping for communication priorities

4. DIMENSIONS AND LIMITS OF AUTHORITY

Ø Ownership of Data on the Database

o Responsible for integrity of data. Managing structure and cleanliness.

Ø Working with Head of Governance to manage data protection compliance

Ø Supervising, with direction from Heads of Teams, team communication priorities

Ø Samaritans ‘point-of-contact’ with thankQ support for non-technical issues (IS to manage technical and hardware support)

Ø Manage user support within Fundraising

Ø Manage operational processes

Ø Manage staff training programme

5. QUALIFICATIONS

Ø Substantial experience managing and administering a complex database (thankQ preferred)

Ø Ability to analyse, interpret & use data for supporting fundraising managers in their making commercial decisions

Ø Degree level or equivalent in a numerate or IT discipline

Ø Proven skills in SQL programming, advanced Excel, Access or other database applications

6. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Ø Proficiency in high-level database administration, query writing, prospect and contact management, data imports and exports, and report creation.

Ø Strong numerate skills and attention to detail

Ø Thorough understanding of legal requirements such as Data Protection

Ø Able to prioritise effectively in order to successfully manage pressure and stress

Ø Must be able to lead meetings, build group consensus, document, and have excellent communication skills

7. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Ø Ability to communicate clearly to a range of people at different levels across the organisation.

Ø Proactive in approach, using personal initiative and confidence.

Ø Ability to liaise confidently, effectively and professionally with all levels of staff.

Ø Ability to articulate complex detail clearly.

Ø Highly effective organisational skills with ability to prioritise own workload.

Ø Flexible and methodical.

Ø Ability to take decisions within own area and level of responsibility.

Ø Excellent attention to detail.

Ø Logical thinker.

Ø Assertiveness in dealing with external suppliers.

Part 2: DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

CRM Administration 30%

Ø Keeping integrity and cleanliness of data up to date

Ø Data protection auditing of preferences and records

Ø Cross product management for contacts across teams (gatekeeper)

Ø Keeping up to date with changes in UK data and HMRC legislations

Ø Support Fundraising teams with marketing selections

Strategic Support 30%

Ø Reporting support for Fundraising needs

Ø Segment identification for strategic and communication purposes

Ø Product journey development mapping

Ø Strategy development & support through data capture

Ø Development of Fundraising requirements (making sure the database will meet Fundraising needs)

Operational Processes 20%

Ø 3rd party supplier management

Ø Imports & exports process development

Ø Manage integration with existing and new Samaritans systems as needed

Ø Manage User Acceptance Testing of new developments within database

System Support (CRM) 20%

Ø Point of contact with supplier for database (non-technical support)

Ø Manage ongoing staff training program

Ø End user support - point of contact

GENERAL DUTIES OF A SAMARITANS’ STAFF MEMBER

Ø Contribute to the effective and efficient running of the General Office as appropriate.

Ø Participate, as appropriate, in staff forums and meetings.

Ø Adhere to Samaritans’ polices and procedures.

Ø Represent the General Office appropriately across the movement and Samaritans to the wider community as appropriate.

Ø Treat all colleagues, volunteers and members of the public with dignity and work within and adhere to Samaritans’ equal opportunities statement and polices.

Ø Carry out any reasonable requests made that are within the broad remit of the role.

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