Who: Leukaemia Care Job title: Community Fundraiser
Hours: Full-time (Equivalent to 37.5 hours a week), in line with our flexible working policy. If you are unable to work full-time but are interested in the role, we’d be happy to hear from candidates who had a different proposed model of working in mind.
Type of contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid working. A mix of home and Leukaemia Care offices at One Birch Court, Blackpole East, Worcester, WR3 8SG (a minimum of 2 days in the office).
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in the charity/fundraising sector, looking to progress and develop a career focusing on community and individual giving activity.
You should want to use and grow your knowledge and aim to achieve excellent standards of fundraising through relationship building.
With the support of the Community and Individual Giving Manager, plan, develop and implement fundraising initiatives that appeal to community groups and associations. Devise community related products and resources that will aid community groups to further engage and raise funds.
Research, identify, apply for and secure new local level partnerships or one-off community type donations e.g. from Rotary/Lions Clubs, Musical Groups, Sports Clubs or Supermarket Charity of the Year.
Research, identify, apply for and secure new support from educational establishments such as Schools and Universities.
Promote collections in relevant geographic locations to Leukaemia Care’s hospital hubs or with a link to a supporter, patient or family.
Identify opportunities for Leukaemia Care to raise awareness around the charity’s Hospital Hub locations around the U.Account manage any local community charity of the year partnerships that are secured, e.g. a Golf Club. Alongside the Community and Individual Giving Manager build rapport and meaningful relationships with identified mid-level donors and prospect major donors.
Excellent networking and relationship building skills
Excellent communication skills including giving talks and presentations
Strong telephone skills
Highly creative and able to turn ideas into action
Proficient writing skills
Highly IT literate (MS Office preferable)
Salary sacrifice pension scheme with Aviva - we will match employee contributions up to 7% of qualifying earnings.
Life Assurance (also known as death in service benefit) of four times annual salary.
Employee Assistance programme.
Cycle to work scheme.
Enhanced sick pay (as set out in our staff handbook).
Bereavement leave of up to three days paid leave should the need unfortunately arise.
Annual leave of 33 days including 8 bank holidays, rising by 1 day for each complete year of service up to a maximum of 36 days (for full-time staff, pro-rata for part-time staff).
Additional discretionary annual leave between Christmas and New Year.
Free onsite parking at our offices in Worcester.
Induction training and ongoing training to help you deliver your role.
Initial interviews with PSR will take place online on 30th June 2025
For a copy of the full job pack please apply via this website.