Fundraising Officer (Community)
The closing date is 24 May 2026
As our Fundraising Officer (Community) you will be a key member of the income generation team for Winchester Hospice Fundraising Charity, joining at an exciting time following significant growth in revenue generation. You will drive our community fundraising efforts, delivering our ambitious plans and meeting financial targets.
You will lead innovative fundraising campaigns, foster and manage community relationships, and ensure exceptional supporter experiences. The role will encompass key community fundraising campaigns to maximise support and donations from both community groups and individuals.
Your responsibilities include collaborating with the wider team to ensure a unified and effective approach to fundraising, supporting the promotion and delivery of significant events, providing excellent stewardship, and enhancing supporter journeys. You will also maintain compliance with legislation, Charity Commission guidelines, organisational policies and financial structures.
Main Duties of the Job
* Manage and develop community fundraising income streams and lead existing and new key community fundraising initiatives.
* Lead regular giving initiatives such as direct mail appeals and the hospice lottery.
* Identify innovative ways to generate sustainable income from community groups and individuals.
* Establish and build strong relationships with community groups such as schools, colleges, churches and member groups, and steward appropriately.
* Monitor all income received from community groups, regular donors and the lottery to ensure agreed targets are met.
* Research relevant market trends using the database, internet and networks to prioritise opportunities and develop effective community fundraising initiatives.
* Adhere to the Trust's core values iCARE – Inclusive, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Encourage.
Person Specification
* Postgraduate/graduate diploma level in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
* Knowledge of the charity sector.
* Fundraising knowledge gained in regular giving or community engagement or events.
* Ability to meet agreed income generation targets.
* Excellent knowledge of CRM software, record keeping, interpreting data and reporting.
* Fundraising and/or marketing related qualification or studying towards one.
* Experience of fundraising in a hospice or healthcare organisation.
* Ability to carry out thorough research to keep up-to-date with new fundraising opportunities and trends.
* Ability to work with suppliers and third parties and demonstrate results.
* Ability to prioritise and complete multiple tasks with varying deadlines and to pivot when required.
* Excellent written and verbal communication with good interpersonal and relationship-building skills and the ability to maintain a courteous approach at all times.
* Ability to problem solve.
* Understanding of charity governance.
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.
Full-time, flexible working, home or remote working
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