Community and Events Fundraiser
Full:Time GBP 27,000 : GBP 30,000 Hybrid (Southampton HQ + Home) Charity: Friends of PICU
Make fundraising meaningful : Join our client and help save lives.
Our client, Friends of PICU, is dedicated to supporting the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at University Hospital Southampton, funding lifesaving equipment, providing family support, and enhancing care for critically ill and injured children. They are looking for a Community and Events Fundraiser to lead and grow their community and events fundraising activities, inspire supporters, and make a lasting impact for families when they need it most.
The Role
As their Community and Events Fundraiser, youll be the driving force behind their community and event fundraising. Youll build relationships with existing and new supporters, community groups, and corporate partners developing opportunities to raise income and awareness for Friends of PICU.
Working closely with their Operations Manager, youll deliver an annual calendar of exciting fundraising events, from local community challenges to large:scale campaigns, ensuring each activity connects people to their mission and delivers excellent supporter experiences.
This is a full:time role (37.5 hours per week) with hybrid working based partly at their charity office at University Hospital Southampton (2 : 3 days per week) and partly from home. Some evening and weekend work, plus travel across Hampshire and neighbouring counties will be required.
Key Responsibilities:
* Grow community fundraising by engaging with fundraisers, schools, faith groups, clubs, and small businesses.
* Build and nurture relationships, delivering exceptional supporter care and stewardship.
* Lead event fundraising : plan, deliver, and evaluate an annual calendar of fundraising events.
* Create inspiring fundraising materials and digital content.
* Promote events through social media and the website with engaging storytelling.
* Support corporate engagement and develop partnerships.
* Manage data, CRM records, and ensure accurate banking and reporting.
* Meet fundraising targets and contribute to budgets and reports.
* Represent Friends of PICU at community events and presentations.
* Support grant applications with evidence and stories from fundraising activities.
* Collaborate across the team, supporting operations, volunteers, and event logistics.
About You
Youre enthusiastic, confident, and driven by the difference your work makes. Youll thrive in a busy, people:focused environment, balancing creativity with organisation. Youll bring initiative, positivity, and a can do attitude to everything you do.
Essential Skills and Experience:
* At least one years experience in a fundraising role, meeting targets and increasing income.
* Excellent relationship:building and interpersonal skills.
* Confident in public speaking, networking, and representing a charity professionally.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Organised, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
* Experience using Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
* Understanding of fundraising principles, legislation, and GDPR.
* Ability to work flexibly, including evenings/weekends, and travel locally (car and full UK driving licence required).
* Self:motivated, proactive, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team.
* Committed to equality, inclusion, and the values of Friends of PICU.
Desirable:
* Experience in event management and volunteer coordination.
* Knowledge of charity sector practices and Gift Aid processes.
* Experience using CRM databases.
Competencies:
* Relating and Networking: Builds positive relationships with supporters and colleagues, using empathy and humour appropriately.
* Persuading and Influencing: Inspires others, negotiates effectivel