Are you passionate about building meaningful relationships and making a real difference in people’s lives?
We are looking for a motivated and personable Philanthropy & Development Officer to join our Income Generation team at Isabel Hospice. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys connecting with supporters, developing partnerships, and helping to grow income that directly supports compassionate hospice care across Hertfordshire.
Working closely with our Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will help develop income from major donors, trusts, foundations, and community audiences. You’ll support the stewardship of supporters, contribute to funding applications, and help us engage new and more diverse communities with the hospice.
About The Role
* Supporting relationships with existing and prospective major donors and supporters
* Researching and preparing applications to trusts & foundations
* Helping to identify and engage new community audiences
* Supporting fundraising income targets and pipeline management
* Working collaboratively across teams to gather stories, impact information, and develop supporter materials
* Maintaining accurate records using Raiser’s Edge CRM
* Representing the hospice at events and engagement activities where appropriate
About You
* An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills
* Confident building relationships with a wide range of people
* Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
* Passionate about delivering excellent supporter stewardship
* Creative, resilient, and motivated to help grow income
* Committed to the values and mission of hospice care
You may already have experience in fundraising, customer service, community engagement, or another relationship-focused role. Experience using fundraising databases such as Raiser’s Edge would be an advantage.
Benefits
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Pension and life assurance schemes
* Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
* Cycle to work scheme
* Health Service Discounts
* Refer a friend bonus
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