Job Title Community and Events Fundraising Manager Responsible to: Director of Income Generation Hours per week: 35 hours Mon Fri Location: NICHS HQ, 21, Dublin Road, Belfast (Hybrid Working arrangements are available) Salary:£ 42, 708 (NJC Point 33) Contract: Full Time Permanent SUMMARY: Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke (NICHS) currently needs approximately £3M income per annum to operate, primarily to support its care and prevention services and to fund local research programmes. You will manage, and develop a high performing, pro-active and innovative community and events fundraising team, and oversee the management, engagement and growth of a community ambassador network to support fundraising activity across NI, and work in collaboration with the wider team on shared projects and initiatives, ensuring the community team is committed to the values of the organisation. As Fundraising Manager Community and Events you will lead the Community and Events Fundraising team. This will include two Community Fundraisers and one Events Fundraising Co-ordinator and one Fundraising Support Officer. The Income Generation department secures income from a number of sources, currently grouped together as outlined below (all include in-memory and digital): Legacies Corporate (includes Trusts & Foundations, Corporate partnerships, sponsorship and GAYE) Individual Giving (includes Regular giving, donations, appeals and Gift Aid) Community and Events (includes Community groups, clubs and individual supporters, DILOF, Tribute Funds, and DILOG) You will be responsible for supporting the DOIG in developing an innovative Community and Events Fundraising Strategy aligned to the overarching Income Generation strategy and will develop and deliver an engagement plan to pro-actively seek out new opportunities, develop and introduce innovative new initiatives and campaigns to ensure the continued growth of community and events support across the income sources you manage. You will lead the team in building valuable and long-term relationships with supporters across NI, including - groups, clubs, local businesses, individuals, volunteers, and regional media. You will lead in the development and delivery of annual operational plans and budgets, setting clear performance measures, SMART objectives and costed ROIs for each source, and set clear workplans with individual team targets and KPIs to ensure the success of the Income Generation strategy. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Management Support the DOIG in the development of innovative and sustainable community/events fundraising strategies aligned to the overarching Income Generation strategy, to maximise income from a broad range of community and events fundraising, whilst helping to raise both the awareness and profile of NICHS across NI. Lead in the development and delivery of annual community and events plans, setting income targets with clearly defined financial and non-financial performance measures for the team, including reactive and proactive objectives, as well as the development of contingency plans, as appropriate, throughout the year to ensure all annual targets are achieved. As part of the Income Generation Management team, you will play an active role in helping to develop shared initiatives and projects to continuously enhance teams performance and to maximise income and long-term supporter engagement and loyalty. Develop and lead in the delivery of an engagement and stewardship programme to grow and strengthen the community ambassador network Ensure all related fundraising policies, risk assessments and review documents, including processes and procedures are in place, and up to date Operational & Delivery Manage and develop a pro-active community and events fundraising team, setting clear target driven workplans with SMART objectives and KPIs,leading by example to ensure successful delivery of all set objectives and targets. Work closely with the NICHS Communications team to develop, market, and implement a range of new innovative activities and initiatives to maximise community and events income, ensuring cost effective methods & good ROIs. Regularly monitor, evaluate and report to the DOIG on all community- and events-related income streams, including ROI and baseline and growth reviews. Ensure effective, efficient use of the fundraising CRM by the Community and Events team, accurately recording and managing activity and pro-actively relationship manage stakeholders, ensuring ongoing training and development to maximise the full use of the CRM and ensure GDPR compliance Work collaboratively across the wider income generation department to ensure overall targets are met, helping to promote and sell across all relevant income streams including - Corporates, Gift Aid, Events and regular giving and legacies. Ensure the Community and Events team is fully equipped with all information, collateral and training to successfully deliver their role and targets Work across the NICHS wide team as and when required to ensure key messages, costed services and service information to support pitches, propositions, donor update reports and shared projects Engagement and Marketing Work closely with the Comms team to develop creative and inspiring fundraising products and materials to maximise income potential from community and events sources Work closely with the Communications team to effectively utilise all engagement channels and platforms to maximise all audiences, and develop links with local and regional media to support fundraising needs and maximise promotion and acknowledgement of community supporters across NI Other Duties Keep abreast of changes within the sector and adapt to keep the community fundraising programme relevant, engaging and prioritised based on maximising income at all times Pro-actively network, engage and build relationships across all relevant platforms and target audiences to develop and grow new opportunities and contacts To comply with all NICHS policies, processes and procedures, ensuring delivery of a professional service that aspires to achieve the most significant impact. To contribute and collaborate proactively and positively with all NICHS teams and staff to align with our values and culture and achieve our strategic plan, mission, and vision. To fully engage with our values and culture. To promote and practice a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Person Specification Essential criteria Third level qualification or equivalent A minimum of 3 years demonstrable experience in community and/or events fundraising, generating significant sums A minimum of 2 years experience in successful strategic planning, including developing innovative strategies and delivering supporting plans to grow income. Excellent and confident presentation skills, including written and oral communication. Demonstrable experience of people management and of leading a team to deliver results. Excellent financial management skills including managing budgets, meeting financial targets and reporting and analysis Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Experience in using a CRM Database system Valid UK driving licence and use of a car Desirable criteria Demonstrable knowledge of the Third sector in NI Knowledge of the work of NICHS A clear desire and drive to work in the charity sector It is a requirement of the role that the post holder is prepared totravel as required and occasionally work outside of normal office hours. SUMMARY OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS Annual Leave:The post-holder will be entitled to 25 days annual leave. This is exclusive of 10 bank and public holidays. The annual leave year runs from 1 April to 31 March. Pension:Organisations contributory pension scheme (% employee Contribution will be matched by % employer contribution) Car Mileage:The post-holder will be reimbursed for any business mileage under the Car Mileage Scheme. Health Scheme:You will be eligible to join the health scheme provided by the organisation. Death in Service:You will be eligible to join the death in service scheme provided by the organisation. References: All offers of employment are subject to two satisfactory written references All applicants will be required to produce: Evidence of relevant academic and professional qualifications Evidence of relevant vehicle documentation Successful applicants must evidence their right to work in the UK (under the Asylum and Immigration Act). This will be evidenced in the first instance by a passport or other forms of identification that will be outlined if no passport is available. This job description is not intended to be restrictive or definitive. It is important to note that the responsibilities if the post may change to meet the requirements of the evolving services that the charity provides. NICHS is an Equal Opportunities Employer How to Apply Applications must be submitted using the official application form. CVs will not be accepted. Applications must be received by 12 noon on Tuesday 27 May 2025.