POST: Fundraising Officer HOURS: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday SALARY: £24,000 - £28,000 (depending on experience) LOCATION: Based out of Fern House, Evora Hospice, Newry. Covering the Banbridge, Lurgan and Portadown area (BLP) REPORTS TO: Fundraising Manager CLOSING DATE: Monday 29 September @10am The Fundraising Officer will play a vital part in increasing public awareness and raising income to support Evora Hospice. They will work directly with individuals, groups, and organisations across the Banbridge, Lurgan and Portadown (BLP) area to build strong local relationships, identify new fundraising opportunities, and develop sustainable income streams to support the growth and future needs of hospice services in the local community. They will also work with the wider Income Generation Team on flagship campaigns and events. Key Responsibilities Work with your fellow team members to organise key events and flagship fundraising campaigns. Create and manage engaging content for our social media platforms, using Canva to design eye catching posts and supporting materials. Build and maintain strong relationships with community groups, support groups and individuals to encourage ongoing support. Organise and support community-led events and initiatives to raise awareness and funds. Identify and capitalise on new fundraising opportunities in the region to grow our network of community-based volunteers, and to facilitate fundraising events and activities. Represent the Hospice at events, cheque presentations, and networking opportunities, and give presentations to a range of audiences using a variety of media platforms. Develop and implement local fundraising strategies to ensure financial income targets and KPIs are achieved. Maintain accurate records of contacts, donations and event outcomes using Donorflex CRM and internal systems. Ensure that all fundraising activities comply with relevant legislation and organisational policies. Work with Supporter Care to cultivate and develop donor relations. Be a proactive networker, keeping abreast of changes and new developments within the local fundraising environment. Help to develop online and digital fundraising and other new initiatives which will support fundraising. Represent Evora Hospice professionally all times. Act in accordance with Hospice principles regarding relationships with supporters, many of whom may have experienced bereavement. Due to the nature of the role, the post holder must be prepared to work evenings and weekends with time off in lieu for the extra hours worked. This job description may need to be reviewed in the light of new developments. It should not be regarded as restrictive or definitive but acts as a broad guide to the demands of the post. General: - Values and Behaviours Employees of Evora Hospice are required to promote and support its core values: Dignity, Compassion, Integrity, Innovation, Excellence and Equality Employees Are Expected To ¨ Always operate with honesty and integrity. ¨ Show respect for and a sensitivity towards all those you meet in your working day. ¨ Always maintain the highest level of confidentiality. ¨ Actively develop yourself and others where possible. ¨ Participation in corporate or fund-raising events is encouraged to enable all employees to support their team and make a personal contribution to the success of the charity. ¨ Operate with tact, patience and diplomacy and maintain a sensitive and professional approach towards colleagues and service users. Health and Safety at Work You should note that under the Health and Safety at Work legislation you are required to take all reasonable steps while at work to ensure your own health and safety and the health and safety of those who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work. You are also required to co-operate fully with regard to the implementation of health and safety arrangements, and you should not interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interest of health, safety or welfare at work. Report all accidents or untoward incidents immediately to your Line Manager. Be familiar with the fire drill and safety precautions relevant to your department. Adhere to the smoking policy in operation in St. John’s House. Equal Opportunities Evora Hospice operates an equal opportunities policy in accordance with the Fair Employment (NI) Acts 1976 and 1989, the Sex Discrimination (NI) Order 1976, the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and the Race Relations (NI) Order 1997. All employees have a responsibility to be familiar with the organisational policies on equal opportunities and to help ensure a working environment in which the dignity of all fellow employees is respected. Essential Criteria A degree (or equivalent) plus 1 year’s relevant experience in a fundraising, marketing, event management, social media, PR or sales environment with a preference for B2B or B2C sales rather than retail. OR 2 years relevant experience in a fundraising, marketing, event management, social media PR or sales environment, with a preference for B2B or B2C sales rather than retail. Excellent communicator – confident, outgoing and skilled in all aspects of communication both written and verbal to a range of audiences of varying sizes Good IT skills – particularly Microsoft Office, Photoshop and Canva Strong social media experience across all platforms A flare for creativity, innovation and attention to detail Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team Resilient and determined to achieve Able to work to deadlines and to prioritise work accordingly Enthusiastic and self-motivated Confident public speaker and networker Full driving license with eligibility to drive in the UK and access to a car for work purposes (or able to demonstrate other means of fulfilling this aspect of the role) Desirable Criteria Relevant Experience In One Or More Of The Following Third sector Data analytics Digitalisation Working with corporate organisations in support of their Corporate Social Responsibility agenda Relationship development Monitoring and reporting on income and expenditure A successful track record in generating income An understanding of relevant GDPR requirements Experience of using CRM databases