Fundraising Innovation Officer

What if you could turn your ideas into new ways for people to support Alzheimer’s Society? 

As a Fundraising Innovation Officer, you’ll have the opportunity to explore new ideas, test what works and help shape the future of fundraising. 

You’ll be part of our Events Team, working across the Income & Engagement Directorate. You’ll improve existing fundraising products and develop new ones from scratch, taking ideas from early thinking through to testing and launch. 

No two projects will be quite the same. One day you could be running an idea generation workshop. The next, you might be testing a new concept with supporters or helping a team try a different way of working. 

Do you enjoy asking, “What if we tried this?” You’ll use insight, feedback and testing to explore possibilities. You’ll learn from what you find and use it to make ideas better. 

You’ll also have the chance to help others develop their innovation skills. You’ll share what you’ve learned, coach colleagues and help teams feel more confident trying new approaches. 

Could this be the opportunity to bring your creativity, curiosity and problem-solving skills to work that could make a real difference? 

What you’ll do 

You’ll have plenty of opportunity to shape ideas and make them happen. You’ll: 

• Lead projects to improve existing fundraising products and develop new ones from concept through to launch. 
• Plan and facilitate idea generation workshops, creating space for people to explore new possibilities. 
• Use insight, horizon scanning, supporter feedback and testing to understand what could work. 
• Design and run tests and pilots, learning from the results and adapting ideas along the way. 
• Manage projects, bringing together people from different teams and keeping activity moving towards launch. 
• Share your learning and recommendations, helping others understand what worked and what could be done differently. 
• Coach and support colleagues to use innovation techniques and more agile ways of working. 

About you 

Are you someone who gets excited by a new idea and wants to find out where it could go? 

You’ll have a track record of working in an innovative way. You’ll enjoy exploring possibilities, testing ideas and learning from what happens. 

Do you enjoy solving problems and finding a way forward when there isn’t an obvious answer? You’ll be curious and creative, willing to challenge assumptions and look at things from different perspectives. 

You’ll also enjoy bringing people together and keeping projects moving. You’ll be comfortable managing competing priorities and working with stakeholders across different teams. 

Could you combine your creative thinking with the organisation and people skills needed to turn ideas into action? 

You might be a great fit for this role if you: 

• Have a proven track record of working in an innovative way and turning ideas into action. 
• Are curious, creative and enjoy exploring new possibilities. 
• Are a confident problem-solver who can find practical ways forward. 
• Can manage complex projects and deadlines while building positive relationships with stakeholders. 
• Understand the innovation cycle and/or agile ways of working. 
• Enjoy testing ideas, learning from the results and adapting your approach. 
• Like sharing ideas and helping others feel confident trying something new. 

What could you bring to help us discover new ways to engage supporters and grow our fundraising? 

If you’re excited by the chance to explore new ideas, test what works and help shape what fundraising could look like in the future, we’d love to hear from you. 

Interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place on the week commencing the 26th October via MS Teams. 

Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.

At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.

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We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.  

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society. 

Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people. 

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During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply.  Please also contact Alzheimer's Society Talent Acquisition Team via [email protected] for application support or any adjustments you might need.

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We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice.

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