About the Role
You will champion and role model collaboration, compassion and trust in all internal and external relationships. You will lead the development of individual and principle giving income streams to increase the number and value of gifts from trusts and foundations, major donors, regular givers, direct mail appeals and gifts in memory and wills.
To succeed in this role, you will:
* Have strong understanding of philanthropy, donor motivations and high value fundraising principles
* Have strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging supporters at all levels
* Have demonstrable success in meeting or exceeding income targets
* Be competent in MS Office applications and CRM database usage
* Have excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce compelling cases for support
* Have experience of managing or supervising staff and/or volunteers and have effective people management and coaching skills
* Have a positive professional approach and image when representing the Hospice, alongside personal drive and resilience
* Be willing and able to independently travel to external meetings and events
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
In our most recent staff survey:
* All of our staff felt they make a real difference and are proud to work for the Hospice
* 97% of employees said they enjoy working with our team
Benefits include:
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
* Enhanced sick pay and contributory pension scheme
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (where appropriate)
* Staff wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme
* Eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts
* Discounted on-site meals during working hours (at the Hospice only)
* Discounted local gym memberships
* Ongoing training and career development opportunities
* Annual salary review
For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Adrian Greenwood, Fundraising Manager.
Closing date: Sunday 10th May at 11:59pm
We are conducting interviews throughout the listing and may close applications early.
Please note: any job offer will be conditional upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and providing Right to Work in the UK and 2 references.