Community & Events Fundraiser
Job Description
Job summary
We are recruiting two full time, experienced Community & Events Fundraisers to join the Hospice's Fundraising Team.
As we celebrate 40 years since admitting our first patient, St Leonards Hospice is investing in fundraising with our wonderful supporters, making sure that everyone knows about the difference our work makes and how they can be part of making it happen through fun and engaging ways of raising money!
The purpose of these roles is to support the Community & Events Manager in the planning and delivery of an annual calendar of fundraising activity, engaging as many people as possible in raising the funds we need to care for more local patients, families and carers.
Main duties of the job
These roles will cover:
- Planning, promoting and delivering the Hospice's own fundraising activities and events.
- Engaging with people organising their own fundraising activities for the Hospice, helping them raise as much as possible.
- Engaging with supporters taking part in third-party activities and events to raise money for the Hospice, helping them raise as much as possible.
Our ideal candidates will:
- Have previous experience of working in a fundraising or event organisation role
- Have experience in building relationships and supporter engagement
- Be highly organised and be able to work to tight deadlines
- Be a friendly and effective communicator
- Be able to work as part of a team
What we can offer you in return:
- Generous annual leave entitlement of up to 41 days
- Attractive pension schemes
- Extensive employee discounts
- Training and development opportunities
This role will primarily work Monday - Friday however we will consider flexible working arrangements such as some working from home and compressed hours. There will be a requirement to work weekends and evenings when our events are taking place.
About us
Our mission is to provide excellent care and support to those living with life-limiting illness and to the people they care about, to enrich their lives and to contribute to the ongoing development of end-of-life care. We do this by placing our patients at the centre of everything we do, and through involving patients and their families in all decisions regarding their care.
We can only achieve this with the help of our amazing colleagues, by developing and recognising their contribution, and by sharing our knowledge and skills through education, audit and research.
Job responsibilities
1. Support the Community & Events Manager in the planning, promotion, delivery and review of the Hospices annual programme of fundraising events. On the day, lead some Hospice-led events.
2. Develop communications and resources to let supporters know the difference they make and help them maximise their fundraising.
3. Identify and engage with individuals and groups organising their own activities and events and those that take part in third party arranged events to raise money for the Hospice, ensuring they have the information and resources they need to maximise their fundraising.
4. Build strong relationships with individuals and groups fundraising for the Hospice, ensuring that they go on to repeat acts of support in future.
5. Make sure people are thanked quickly and appropriately for supporting the Hospice, personalising communications where possible to reflect supporters connection to our cause.
6. Work with the Hospices internal Communications Team to ensure activities/events receive social media and PR coverage and are planned into the Hospice communications calendar.
7. Respond to enquiries from the public, volunteers, fundraisers etc via phone, email or in person, including responding to requests for information and material.
8. Work collaboratively across the fundraising team to support each other, maximise opportunities and ensure seamless interactions with supporters.
9. Work closely with other departments within the Hospice, securing their support for and attendance at fundraising events.
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Current driving licence & access to a vehicle for work purposes
- Standard DBS check
- Flexible approach to hours of work
- There are a number of manual handling requirements including lifting and moving gazebos, light pieces of furniture so you should be comfortable and able to do so
IT
Essential
- Good basic IT skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
Desirable
- Working knowledge of fundraising databases
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Friendly and approachable, with the ability to remain as such under pressure
- Persuasive and have motivational skills
- Ability to communicate at all levels within the Hospice
Personal
Essential
- Ability to be sensitive and empathetic
- Ability to listen and act on feedback
- Hands on approach and a can do attitude
- Team player
- Ability to respect confidentiality
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a fundraising or event organisation role
- Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of building relationships and supporter/customer engagement
- Ability to plan & evaluate fundraising events
- Working with & managing volunteers
- Self-motivated
- Attention to detail
- Organised approach and ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast pace and unpredictable environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations & best practice when organising public events
- Knowledge of Charity Sector in York
- Working knowledge of GDPR
- Experience of working to budgets
- Previous experience of building relationships/ business links
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
St Leonard's Hospice
Address
St Leonard's Hospice
185 Tadcaster Road
York
North Yorkshire
YO24 1GL
