Job Description
We are seeking an experienced relationship driven Fundraiser to take ownership of a strategic role with real influence. You’ll own the philanthropy and major gifts portfolio — identifying, cultivating and stewarding high-net-worth individuals, high-value corporate partners and trusts & foundations — and shape a compelling case for support that unlocks multi-year funding and strategic partnerships.
In this new role you will close significant gifts, steward long-term relationships and see the measurable difference your work makes to patients and families.
This role is for you if:
* You’re motivated by securing high-value support and building long-term philanthropic relationships.
* You enjoy high-touch, strategic stewardship and personalised donor engagement.
* You’re confident working with senior leaders, trustees and external stakeholders in fundraising asks.
* You want to design and deliver a major-gifts strategy that shapes organisational growth.
* You seek a role where commercial awareness, relationship-building and impact reporting matter.
What you’ll be doing:
* Developing and owning a 3–5 year philanthropy and major gifts strategy aligned to our priorities and targets.
* Identifying, qualifying and cultivating major donor prospects, corporate partners and foundation opportunities.
* Delivering a stewardship programme for legacy giving.
* Preparing bespoke proposals, briefing materials and stewardship plans for high-value supporters.
* Leading solicitation and negotiation of major gifts, multi-year pledges and corporate partnership agreements.
* Working with a trusts & foundations fundraiser on applications, reporting and relationships to maximise grant income.
* Working with CEO/Board to involve senior leadership in cultivation and asks; coordinating donor visits and stewardship events.
* Maintaining CRM pipeline, forecasting, compliance with donor agreements and reporting on performance.
What we’re looking for:
* 3+ years’ experience with a proven track record in major gifts, philanthropy or senior fundraising.
* Exceptional relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills with senior stakeholders.
* Experience writing successful trust/foundation proposals and managing grant relationships.
* Strong strategic thinking, pipeline management and financial forecasting abilities.
* Excellent written skills for proposals, reports and personalised stewardship communications.
* Discreet, professional approach to donor confidentiality and ethical fundraising practice.
Why join us?
* Influence service delivery directly by securing funding that expands and sustains Hospice care.
* Lead a strategic, high-profile fundraising area with visibility to senior leaders and trustees.
* Opportunity to build and shape a major-gifts programme and leave a lasting legacy.
* Flexible working and the chance to build meaningful relationships across our community and partner network.
Location: Hexham, hybrid working will be considered.
Hours: Full-time, with some weekend and out of hours working
Reports to: Head of Income Generation
Closing date: 9 March
Interviews: 16 March