Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Fundraising Manager to join our dedicated team on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. You will be joining a dynamic, supportive and hard-working team working consistently above their targets. This role is suited to both established senior managers and those looking to move into a more senior role.
St John’s Hospice We provide quality, holistic care to people living with life-limiting illnesses and their families across North London. As well as our Inpatient Unit and Wellbeing Centre located in St John’s Wood, we work out in the community, in people’s homes, providing care to more than 4,500 people every year.
If you are ready for a new challenge and share our passion and commitment to providing quality, holistic care to patients and their families, then we would love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities of the Senior Fundraising Manager?
Strategic Leadership & Income Generation
* Follow the fundraising strategy, developing and executing annual plans to achieve revenue targets and diversify income streams.
* Oversee the growth of Individual Giving, Regular Giving, and In Memory Giving, and Community Fundraising initiatives.
* Design and implement targeted fundraising campaigns, leveraging insights and KPIs to maximise donor engagement and income.
* Promote fundraising opportunities across community networks, digital channels, individual giving portals, and public platforms.
2. Team Leadership & Management
* Manage and inspire a team of fundraising professionals, ensuring objectives, 1:1s, and appraisals are delivered in line with HR policy.
* Develop clear annual training, time management, and support plans for staff and volunteers.
* Provide day-to-day leadership to ensure high performance, accountability, and a collaborative working culture.
3. Volunteer Programme Oversight
* Oversee the ongoing development of the Hospice volunteer programme alongside the Volunteer Executive, ensuring effective recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention.
* Work directly with clinical teams to align volunteer support with operational needs, guaranteeing smooth running of hospice activities.
* Ensure all volunteers receive regular feedback and adhere to health and safety requirements.
* Maintain and develop the programme in line with Investing in Volunteers standards.
4. Donor Relations & Stakeholder Engagement
* Cultivate, steward, and strengthen long-term relationships with key donors, sponsors, community partners, and supporters.
* Support the delivery of fundraising events such as community fairs, and photography competitions, attracting large public support. Support the team during gala dinners and garden parties. Oversee the Events Executive in all areas of their role.
* Enhance the Hospice’s visibility and supporter engagement through partnership building and community presence.
5. Data, Finance & Compliance
* Ensure all donor and volunteer records are held and maintained under GDPR and internal data protection regulations.
Am I the right person for this Senior Fundraising Manager role?
* At least 3 years’ experience in the fundraising sector
* Experience in managing volunteers and/ or a team of employees with ability to motivate
* Experience in Community/ event fundraising
* Experience with an individual/ regular giving programme
* A proven track record of delivering against targets and deadlines
* Proven experience of identifying and responding to external opportunities and an ability to translate into plans of action
* Experience of representing an organisation at senior level
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
* Management of people from all diverse backgrounds
* Attention to detail
* Knowledge of all main Office 365 suite and CRM systems
* Understanding of GDPR, Gift Aid and Charity Governance
Why apply for this role?
At our organisation we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our employees a wide range of benefits;
When you become part of the HJE Family, these are some of the benefits you will receive:
* Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year
* 27 days annual leave
* Blue Light Card discounts
* Interest-free season ticket loans
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
* Free newspaper and media subscriptions
* Local Business discounts
* Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
* Refer a Friend scheme
* Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
* Personal development and training courses
* Annual events and recognition awards
* Career progression and increments
* For employees joining us from the NHS, we can provide continuation of your NHS pension
If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful, forward thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you.