HCCN Fundraising Manager

We are an amazing local charity, supporting people across Huntingdonshire with cancer. Would you like to be involved in improving the lives of people affected by cancer?  Are you confident and proactive, keen to seek out opportunities and listen to what people are doing and want to do to raise funds?

If yes, then the role of Fundraising Manager at HCCN might be for you!

All the charity’s income is generated through fundraising, grants, donations and gifts. This role is at the heart of our operations, central to ensuring a sustainable income stream, ensuring we continue to help people with cancer back to independence with a renewed sense of self-esteem. You’ll be a key part of our small but mighty Operations Team.

We need our Fundraising Manager to:

●      Develop, implement, monitor and report regularly on an annual fundraising plan and budget to deliver the charity’s fundraising objectives while minimising financial risk

●      Be responsible for the development and delivery of events 

●      Be the face of HCCN during fundraising events

●      Recruit volunteers to assist at events, developing strong relationships and identifying and cultivating supporters to develop new fundraising opportunities and partnerships

●      Keep the HCCN database up to date and ensure it is used as an effective means of communication, information, networking and reporting. Ensure all data is GDPR compliant.

●      Work with the Operations Manager to review targets and budgets. Produce financial and activity reports, forming part of the charity’s financial and business plan review. 

●      Seek opportunities to apply for grants. Write grant applications for Trustee approval. Develop legacy giving

The attributes you will need:

●      Represent the charity positively and professionally

●      A strong relationship builder and networker, comfortable both in corporate environments and community settings.

●      Able to recruit, develop, inspire and manage volunteers - individuals and teams

●      Be proactive and have the confidence to use own initiative 

●      Strong team player

●      Unflappable, ‘can do’ attitude

●      Self-motivated and able to work without close supervision, once provided with guidance

●      Identify and mitigate risks at fundraising events, including risk assessment

●      know and care about people with cancer and the issues that affect them

Training will be provided. 

This role is hybrid. The successful applicant will be home based with local travel as required to support fundraising activity, with occasional evening and weekend working in the Huntingdon area. 

The time commitment is 25 hours per week. We offer pension benefits and paid holidays.

You must live within easy reach of Huntingdon and be able to drive with your own vehicle. 

The ideal person will be friendly, proactive, enthusiastic, and have great attention to detail. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive and friendly team environment, this position offers a chance to make a real difference. 

To find out more about the role and how to apply please read our job description.

Our values, at HCCN:

• We are committed to evidence‑based practice
• We value compassion, dignity and respect
• We use our resources responsibly to benefit people affected by cancer
• We listen to understand the needs of the people we support
• We work in partnership with healthcare professionals