Marketing Manager (Fundraising)
Fixed Term (12 Months - Covering Family Leave)
£35,000 - £39,000

Would you like to join one of the most exciting fundraising marketing teams in the sector?

You will have proven experience of leading complex, data led, multi-channel marketing campaigns. Using customer and campaign insight, you will develop the channel strategies and budgets for our cash campaigns and regular giving programme. Your campaigns will be instrumental in supporting the overarching product marketing strategies, generating vital income which will enable us to continue to support more people living with cancer.

This is an amazing opportunity to apply your strategic marketing skills across an exciting range of our fundraising products. You will be managing external agencies and suppliers whilst building collaborative internal relationships with stakeholders, all of which require exceptional relationship building skills. In addition, you will have experience of developing excellent data briefs, enabling you to maximise campaign efficiency and ensure we are reaching the right supporters. Your application will highlight your experience in these areas.

You will have great attention to detail, with particular focus on forecasting, monitoring and reporting against campaign income performance. You will advise on appropriate actions to maintain excellent campaign performance, and help inform optimisation decisions across campaigns to drive maximum value for Macmillan.

If you are looking for your next step in your marketing career this could be it. If you are a skilled direct marketer and someone who works well under pressure we would love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to build sector leading marketing experiences in a competitive market with a brilliant, collaborative team around you. We look forward to welcoming you.

Macmillan commit to actively developing you within the role and offer great benefits for our employees.

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Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to change the closing date of our vacancies.

We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths so we seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, reflecting the diverse nature of our society.

We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to be the best you can be, please contact the Macmillan HR Team.

Access to justice should be equally available to everyone, regardless of their financial situation. Receiving the legal advice, they need makes a huge difference to people's lives, reducing debt, poverty and homelessness, and combatting discrimination and injustice.

London Legal Support Trust (LLST) works to support law centres and legal advice agencies in London and the Home Counties by providing them with grant funding alongside other forms of support. We offer our knowledge and experience of the sector to help the agencies become more sustainable. We also work with other grant-making bodies.

We are seeking an experienced fundraiser to develop a philanthropic and corporate programme, forging new relationships and building on established connections which exist through our exceptional events programme, and London Legal Walk, which raised £895,000 in 2019.

Do you want to use your excellent communications skills to build relationships with people who can give significant gifts to this inspiring cause? Do you have experience of meeting and exceeding income targets across a range of income streams?  We are looking for someone who can fluence and motivate others, build positive relationships with key stakeholders and work collaboratively throughout the organisation.

Working in a small, friendly and energetic team, you will be able to make a significant contribution from the start. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to have a real impact on the fundraising, communications output, marketing and organising of events. You will work very closely with the CEO of LLST as well as Head of Fundraising and the Events Manager.

We encourage flexible working and part-time options for the right candidates, including job-shares if the right mix of experience can be found.

Mustard Tree is a charity that helps people to learn new skills, find work, secure accommodation. Through our community shops we provide food and the resources needed to create a home. We offer warm, creative and aspirational spaces and opportunities for people to improve their lives.

This role ranges from assisting with reactive crisis support for people for who walk-in, managing referrals from other agencies, as well as providing more structured support for people training on our Freedom Project as they work towards their own goals. In addition, you will be required to provide proactive support working with Housing partners to help people sustain their tenancy.

We are looking for two people to be based at Little Hulton and Eccles. However, there is an expectation that these roles will operate flexibly across all sites and willingness to travel is essential.

We welcome applications from people living in Salford and who are passionate about supporting their local communities.

What you will be doing: Job Description

• Provide advice and emergency support to people coming into our Community shops.
• Coordinate referrals into Mustard Tree and manage referral appointments for support in line with the processes and procedures.
• Manage conflict by maintaining a calm and kind approach when dealing with difficult situations.
• Work to an evidence-informed model of support including Motivational Interviewing through training, external supervision and peer support.
• Conduct initial meetings, enrolment including risk assessments and deliver induction sessions for new Freedom Project trainees.
• Manage a caseload, schedule your own diary, and deliver up to 20 x 121 sessions per week.
• Support drop in and group activities within the structured Training and Creative programme.
• Report using outcome measures and tools at structured 121 sessions as well as writing case studies, inputting into database and reports as required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local employers and job centres, encouraging their support of the Freedom Project through placements and training.
• Contribute to safeguarding and risk management using incident and safeguarding forms, attending annual training and escalate concerns to the management.
• Ensure effective discharges including person-centred Progression Plans, informed and helpful feedback/references and monitoring next steps as Freedom graduates leave the programme.
• Attend training, research and keep up to date with relevant legislation and local provision of statutory services including housing, mental health, domestic violence, benefits and budgeting.
• Establish and maintain working relationships and pathways with other organisations to provide pathways into the Freedom Project, further financial support, employment, education and training.  

General Work duties:

• Work within health & safety guidelines and Mustard Tree policies and procedures
• Supporting other staff and sites, providing practical relief cover for work-streams  particularly retail and in the community shops
• Take responsibility for professional development, attending training courses as required
• Leading by example, embodying Mustard Tree values and represent the charity as required
• Contribute towards being an environmentally responsible organisation as part of day to day activities including recycling and supporting ‘paper-lite’ practices
• Other tasks and duties relevant to the role as required by the organisation

What we are looking for: Person Specification

Essential

• Effective communication and good interpersonal skills, including verbal, written and presentation
• Enthusiastic and flexible approach
• Kind and encouraging, and enjoys working with a diverse range of people
• Able to work on their own initiative as well as work cooperatively across multiple teams
• Personal accountability with a positive and proactive approach to problem solving
• A levels, equivalent qualifications or experience and ability to effectively use IT systems
• Experience in a supervisory role and of managing difficult situations
• Ability to proactively listen and use effective support techniques.
• Calm under pressure and proactively manages own resilience and wellbeing
• 2 years’ frontline experience in supporting people and knowledge of supporting vulnerable adults
• Effective time management, diary planning and organisation skills

Desirable

• Understanding of health and safety regulations, safeguarding and risk management
• Clean driving license and willingness to drive vans between sites
• Ability to speak other languages especially Arabic, Farsi, Urdu, Spanish, French, Polish, Russian, Tigrinya 

Deadline: 12 noon 27th April
First assessment day: 30th April

To apply please send us your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would like to be considered for the role and how you meet the requirements specified in the person specification (no more than 2 pages). 

* Please note that applications will be screened to ensure they meet the minimum criteria prior to shortlisting. 

Do you have a passion for people and a positive attitude? We are looking for a self-motivated, creative and enthusiastic Supporter Engagement Manager to join our high-achieving and dynamic Fundraising team.

About us:

Based in beautiful surroundings just outside Berkhamsted, The Hospice of St Francis is a charity that helps people throughout Hertfordshire and south Buckinghamshire to live their precious lives well by improving symptoms, achieving personal goals and helping them to feel safe, completely free of charge. 

About the Role:

This is a new post that will work on securing high value gifts from major donors and gifts in wills. Working as part of our highly successful fundraising team, the successful candidate will work closely with the local community, utilising outstanding relationship management skills to help us to achieve our ambitious plans to double access to our care by 2028.

You will help to shape the development of an innovative programme of gift planning to develop a pipeline of substantial donations including gifts in wills to help the Hospice achieve transformational change, and deliver outstanding stewardship to deepen supporter experience and loyalty to our organisation.

You will be responsible for leading on the prospecting, cultivation and acquisition of new supporters capable of making major gifts and shaping a stewardship programme to build engagement and loyalty to the Hospice.  There’s a creative side to the role that focuses on developing marketing and promotional campaigns to promote gifts in wills to attract new pledgers and deliver existing campaigns such as Make a Will Month.   

About You:

• A confident communicator able to engage and inspire a wide range of supporters including High Net Worth Individuals
• Substantial experience of building positive, long term relationships with current and prospective supporters.
• Ability to think creatively and research and present new ideas, or innovative ways of working
• Proven track record in achieving targets, ideally in a fundraising role, or working in a corporate business to business environment
• Passionate about delivering an exceptional experience to our supporters
• Excellent organisational skills
• Experienced in performing well under pressure, with strict deadlines/budgets, strong attention to detail and ability to drive multiple projects concurrently.
• Solid IT skills in Microsoft Office and fundraising or CRM databases
• Flexible and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends

What We Offer:

• 25 days annual leave
• Flexible working opportunities
• Non-contributory pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Wide range of free training courses
• Study leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On-site home cooked food served at a reasonable rate in our bistro​

If this sounds like you, we’d love you to join our friendly, creative and professional Fundraising team to help us to raise the £5million a year which we need to deliver our free expert care.

We will be shortlisting as applications are received, inviting potential candidates to initially come and meet us at for an informal chat and coffee in our beautiful gardens. We would therefore ask that you please check your email regularly.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 9th May 2021

Official Interviews to be held week commencing May 17th 2021

The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK.We are currently seeking to recruit an Events Officer to work with our Events Manager to deliver a cutting-edge programme of strategic events for the health and care sector.

We are looking for someone who is motivated by the innovative use of events as an impactful communications channel to speak to and with an influential audience.  Intellectually curious and experienced within a comparable role, you aspire to develop a career in communications and/or strategic events.

You will possess excellent event planning and organisational skills and have experience of working with a range of stakeholders including VIP speakers, delegates and suppliers. The role is content-focussed and so health care sector and/or public policy experience is an advantage. Similarly, given the current events environment, a high level of competence in the use of Zoom Webinar and other virtual events platforms is desirable.

You will be highly motivated and a self-starter, capable of taking responsibility for your own events and you will be able to manage a workload of multiple simultaneous projects with an excellent attention to detail on each.

You will be working as part of a lively, dynamic and integrated communications team, where there is scope to work across the department and contribute to wider strategic plans and outputs.

Fair Trials is an international human rights NGO, which exists to build respect for the human right to a fair trial in criminal cases. Fair Trials has an established track-record as a trusted voice on criminal justice.

We are expanding our work in the UK in response to growing threats to the right to a fair trial in England & Wales. Decades of cuts and under-investment, combined with repeated failures to address underlying systemic challenges have damaged the criminal justice system, and there is an urgent need to push back against continuing efforts to restrict and undermine defence rights. The successful candidate will support us as we develop our new and exciting work on UK criminal justice reform.

The role of Assistant Legal and Policy Officer provides an opportunity for outstanding candidates with exceptional legal skills who are looking to gain a wide range of experience in criminal justice and human rights. You will support our work in key areas, including on access to a lawyer in police custody, the overuse of pre-trial detention, guilty pleas, and the digitalisation of criminal justice. Although the primary geographic focus of your work will be England & Wales, there may also be opportunities to work with Fair Trials’ other offices in other regions.

This is a short-term (six month) position, for which we will be welcoming applications from recent graduates and other candidates at the start of their careers in law, criminal justice, and human rights.

Please see the candidate brief and the job description for more details.

Discrimination is systemic in criminal justice systems across the globe and we believe diversity at Fair Trials will make us more effective at fighting injustice. We are actively seeking a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply, including people with lived experience of criminal justice.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter identifying how you meet the job description by 23:59 (BST) on 8th May 2021. Please clearly include your name and “Assistant Legal and Policy Officer” in the subject field of the email.

I am looking for a Senior Development Manager – Philanthropy & Partnerships to join a national health charity.

For this role, this charity are looking for someone who loves seeking out new opportunities to lead and drive high value new business activity. This role is about exploring networks, scoping new ideas, identifying prospects, and bringing in new supporters and partners on board.

This role requires strategic vision, but they would also like someone to join the team who is hands on and can lead by example.

The successful candidate will need:

• Experience of working in a business development role, either in a charity or commercial environment.
• A track record of securing five/six figure gifts from high net worth individuals or corporate funders.
• Experience of identifying and prioritising funders so as to build a prospect pipeline.
• The ability to work with autonomy be self-motivated and solutions-focussed.
• The ability to be creative and spot a good opportunity when it presents itself.

Closing Date: asap

Salary: c£42,000-£44,000

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Lucy on 02030 062787 or email [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

Administration for innovative youth education.

Eastside Young Leaders’ Academy has created a unique space on the educational landscape, for nearly 20 years, shaping the lives of thousands of young people from black and minority backgrounds. We partner with state and independent schools, parents, and the corporate sector to bring about transformations for individuals and communities. We are entering an exciting phase in our growth and development, leading to the creation of this key appointment.

Our programme activities rely on highly effective administrative support to maintain office records and systems, and support multiple relationships with young people and their parents, volunteers, and external supporters. We are seeking a skilled, experienced administrator to take on this crucial role. 

You will need proven experience in a comparable role (in youth work, education or elsewhere) with excellent organisational and people-handling skills, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

EYLA has a distinctive mission and purpose, and our success relies on people who show a strong understanding of the underlying need for our work and the values which sustain it. This is a necessary requirement for the role, to be explored during the selection process.

Completed applications via CV and covering letter (one page max) addressing the key requirements of the role should be submitted. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 30th April. 

Title: Director of Business Development

Salary: £80,000 to £85,000

Hours/Contract: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Based: UK - Flexible

Closing date: 9th May 2021

Interview date: 28th May 2021

About the Role

It is a very exciting time to join Marie Curie as we enter into a phase of change, collaboration & partnership with others to ensure that more people have access to a better end of life experience.

Our transformational journey will ensure that everyone who is dying, and their families can receive the love, support & care they need. As part of making this happen, we are embarking on exploring other opportunities for securing commercial income through joint work with the fundraising team and strategic philanthropic supporters of Marie Curie; and working in partnership with other organisations to lever significant financial, quality and business benefits.

The Director of Business Development will lead the strengthening of our partnership with other organisations and will explore securing commercial income. This will include developing a strategic plan for growth, overseeing the procurement and implementation of a contract management system, optimising the systems and processes supporting the business function. The post holder will oversee the planning and implementation of business plans for the entry into new markets; and develop, plan, and implement commercial plans and strategies.

The strategic direction will be securing additional lines of business and commercial activity in line with our strategic aims of the charity. This will involve market analysis, market testing and developing the capability and capacity within the business teams to work alongside operational teams to secure additional business. The overarching aim of the post will be to move us from a baseline of £45 million income (mainly NHS contracts) to ensure that we have a growing and sustainable business model for our care and support services.

About You

An expert in best practice, business development and commercial acumen you will lead by example and create an environment to inspire and motivate the team.

Your experience is likely to come from within the third sector working for a large Charity, the NHS or from a management consultancy - however we welcome applications from Business Development professionals from other sector backgrounds.

You will bring your strong interpersonal skills to enable you to forge and nurture successful working relationships with ease. You will create a shared vision and ensure that the aims of joint working are developed across all departments. Your ability in engaging, partnering with others to deliver change, influencing & communicating effectively with a range of senior level stakeholders and audiences.

Application Instructions

Please submit your CV accompanied by a suitability statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) describing your relevant skills and experience against the candidate pack.

The deadline for applications is 9th May 2021

Shortlisting will take place between 10th - 14th May 2021. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to undertake an on-line Occupational Personality Questionnaire, and to prepare a short presentation. The topic will be provided to candidates selected ahead of the interview.

Final round interviews will take place on 28th May 2021

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Basic criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

About Us

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed, and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance, and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

I am currently looking for a part time Database Administrator for a 3-month temporary assignment working for an amazing international environmental charity. As Database Administrator you will review donation and supporter care systems and procedures, and provide support for donation processing and administration.

Main duties:
Maintain the database Raisers Edge database
Carry out regular imports, exports and reports to support individual giving fundraising activities
Provide data and analysis to assist with budget setting, including researching of costs and income projections.
Review, develop and manage database processes and procedures, looking for opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Main Tasks
Manage data quality and consistency across the team, including carrying out regular data audits and data cleaning.
Review Raisers Edge configuration, processes and integration with external systems, and provide recommendations for improvements and implement changes.
Manage Raisers Edge users, roles and security.

Donation processing and administration:
Carry out regular imports, exports and reports to support Individual giving fundraising activities (e.g. donor recruitment, donor retention and community fundraising).
Develop and manage efficient donation processing procedures, including setting up and testing new imports and processes for donor recruitment activities and attrition monitoring.
Provide support for donation processing and acknowledgment (by post, phone and online) during periods of high donation volumes, or staff leave/absence.
Provide ad hoc support to the wider fundraising team (including High Value Donors, Corporates, Trusts and Institutional) to carry out non-standard analysis, reports, data entry and imports.

If you have the above Raisers Edge experience and are immediately available, please apply online today.

Please note, this is a remote role however you will be expected to go into the Bristol office one day a week whilst completing your induction.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a leading UK charity in their search for a new Trusts Fundraising Manager. This post is offered on a full-time permanent basis paying circa £36,000 per annum to initial be home based with an eventual part-time return to their London based office. For the right candidate they would be willing to consider making the post wholly home-based with occasional meetings in London.

The post holder will lead on the production of five and six figure bids to a range of trusts and foundations with a view to creating a long term, multi-year pipeline. There will be management of a Trust Fundraising Officer in the post and a need for the post holder to report back on grants that have been received.

They are looking for someone who would have ideally had experience of securing five and six figure grants with a skilled approach to report writing and prospect research. Ideally the new post holder will have experience managing a seven-figure active grant portfolio and be proficient at reporting back on their programmes.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application.

We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.

If you are interested in applying to this Trusts Fundraising Manager position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Do you want to work for an established and respected local mental health charity?

Solent Mind is the leading ­mental health charity across Hampshire providing a range of high quality services to improve people’s mental wellbeing and to promote choice and rights to everyone who needs our support. Our services operate in various locations throughout the Hampshire area.

Reference: DCOApr21

DIGITAL CONTENT OFFICER

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week (to include some evenings/weekends)

Salary Range: £23,057 to £24,830 Per Annum

Location: Southampton (currently home working due to Covid-19)

Closing Date: Mon 03 May 2021 (Before 9.00am)

Interview Date: TBC

The External Communications Team helps Solent Mind achieve its overall objectives by creating engaging content targeted at stakeholders, donors, partners and service users. Stories, videos, blogs and graphics are used in high quality campaigns, media stories, social media posts and targeted fundraising activities.

We’re looking for someone who can creatively bring stories to life, whether that’s writing a blog, creating videos and infographics, uploading content to our website or ensuring our social media is engaging.

The Digital Content Officer will support the communications and marketing functions of Solent Mind to increase awareness and support for the charity through media, campaigns and digital channels.  They will create engaging content and re-purpose this for different audiences and channels including social media graphics, videos, press releases, blogs and ebulletins. The Digital Content Officer will have responsibility for the management of the website, so experience using content management systems such as MODX or Wordpress is essential.

If you’re a creative person with a track record of planning and creating great content, you could be a great fit for our friendly team.

APPLICATIONS ONLY ACCEPTED VIA OUR SOLENT MIND WEBSITE. 

Please see the ‘WORK WITH US’ then ‘WORKING AT SOLENT MIND’ then

'VIEW OUR CURRENT VACANCIES' pages for more information.

​CV’s will not be accepted nor do we accept applications from recruitment agencies

Posts may be subject to a relevant DBS check

Solent Mind welcomes applications from all the communities in which we work.

Appointments are made on merit.

Charity registered number 1081116

Registered with Limited Liability in England and Wales No: 4004500

6mths Fixed Term Contract, Full Time

Location: Cumbria, Homeworking

We are looking for a Community Organiser to join us on a 6-month fixed term contract.

The main purpose of this role is supporting local communities in implementing impactful campaigns and community organising at a grassroots level in Cumbria to tackle the climate emergency. The community organiser will work closely with existing campaign groups in Cumbria, organising training and providing development and ongoing support as needed for each community they work with.

The role will require someone with hands-on experience of working with community groups. They will also have experience of working with volunteers and activists, as individuals and/or within campaign and community groups, and of managing relationships at a grassroots level with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.

You will also need campaign delivery, organisation and facilitation skills along with experience of developing the skills and confidence of others through training, facilitation and coaching. An understanding of the Cumbrian context would be an advantage.

For more information, please refer to the job description.

Closing date: Sunday 9th May 2021 (23:59)

Interviews: w/c 24th May 2021

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented in the environment movement. 

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all. 

The role is working on the Ebola vaccine projects. The projects will assess, through several clinical trials conducted in phases in Europe and Africa - the safety, tolerability and immunogenicity of the vaccine regimen in response to the urgent public health need raised by the Ebola epidemic.

The post is an integral part of a large team of University staff who are based both in London and in Kambia, Sierra Leone. The post-holder will work closely with the Senior Project Manager, other Project Managers and the Principal Investigator to support the administration and operations of the project with in-country partners.

The role is responsible for:

• Manage expenditure on a portfolio of grants, ensuring that costs are eligible as per the funder's (IMI) regulations.
• Work with multiple overseas partners to ensure good financial management and project delivery
• Attend and chair (as required) meetings with partners and internally to ensure deliverables are met and adhered to
• Act as a point of contact both internally and externally for all financial and administrative issues
• Overall administrative responsibility for the portfolio of projects and associated staff.
• Work with the Principal Investigator (PI) and Management Committee at the strategic level to ensure all of the projects reach their objectives and expected impacts, namely to implement Phase I, Phase II and Phase III trials

To be successful you will have:

• Significant experience of management in an academic, non-governmental organisation or a business with substantial turnover
• Prior experience of managing multi-million pound projects with multiple overseas partners.
• Proven experience of budget management, including creating budgets, monitoring accounts and producing financial projections and reports
• Extensive experience of providing effective leadership in a multi-disciplinary team incorporating finance, administration, human resources and procurement
• Relevant experience in resource poor countries

• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to present financial and other information in a clear and logical format

Experience working on Hozion 2020, IMI or EU funded projects would be advantageous.

As a key member of the fundraising team, the Senior Fundraiser for regional fundraising will take an active lead of all regional and community fundraising activity. 

The role will proactively engage with the local communities the hospices serve to maximise income generation by providing excellent stewardship to new and existing supporters and developing plans to gain new supporters whilst raising the profile of the charity.  They will be responsible for maintaining and developing new relationships with volunteer fundraisers, schools, community organisations and committees and small businesses.

Key Actions and Tasks

1. To develop, implement and manage regional (community) fundraising the associated income and expenditure budgets, ensuring that all budget targets are achieved
2. To evaluate regional fundraising plans on a regular basis and make changes when necessary
3. To cultivate relationships with existing individuals, fundraising committees, businesses, schools and community groups by executing exemplary, personalised stewardships in order to maximise fundraising income, and to ensure their life long support.
4. To research and identify prospective new regional fundraising opportunities and activities and to produce funding proposals for donors and prospects, ensuring that the potential of these sources is fully maximised
5. To secure charity of year adoptions for organisations, including community groups, golf clubs, schools and smaller companies.
6. To undertake talks to community groups to maintain relationships, nurture new contacts and elicit donations.
7. To work closely with the Supporter Services Team and to uplift support under £1,000.
8. To actively promote and recruit participants to the Event Programme as per event target (to be outlined) for each activity.
9. To input into the development of the Ambassador programme, working with members of the Volunteer Support Team.
10. To work in conjunction with the Marketing Team to ensure strategic marketing and communication plans are created to promote community fundraising activity effectively
11. To support the recruit and manage volunteers utilising skills and resources available, working with other Trust personnel as appropriate.
12. To develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of the region, the companies, community and events including the smaller parishes that are in the region.
13. To produce monthly activity plans and reports.
14. To monitor income against agreed targets, escalating issues as necessary and agreeing remedial actions
15. To carry out any other duties as required by the Fundraising Management Team

Skills and experience

• Proven success in a fundraising role with a minimum of 2 years fundraising experience.  
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills to deliver fundraising pitches, ideas and project updates to a range of audiences in a clear, inspiring and confident way
• Excellent written skills with a proven ability to prepare and deliver compelling presentations and engage a wide range of audiences in large group and face to face individual settings
• Well-developed ability to build, manage and develop relationships with both individual and company supporters
• Self-starter, who is creative and pro-active.
• Excellent time management skills
• A demonstrable structured and proactive approach to work
• Ability to organise and plan own work, identifying conflicting demands and establishing clear priorities in order to meet agreed objectives
• Willingness to be administratively self-sufficient.
• Sound understanding of budgeting techniques.