Community and Events Fundraiser

Saint Michael's Hospice (North Yorkshire Hospice Care); Harrogate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity committed to community support seeks a dynamic individual to enhance engagement across North Yorkshire. In this role, the successful candidate will build partnerships, coordinate fundraising campaigns, and raise awareness through effective communication and organization. The role demands a proactive approach, warm interaction with diverse communities, and strong relationship-building skills, ensuring supporters feel valued and engaged.

Qualifications

• Engage diverse audiences with warmth and professionalism.
• Manage a varied workload effectively.
• Motivated and resilient, committed to inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Build connections with local people and businesses.
• Champion the cause at events and presentations.
• Coordinate fundraising campaigns and initiatives.

Skills

Confident communicator

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Building relationships

Collaboration

Job description

In this exciting role, you’ll be at the heart of our mission – building meaningful connections across North Yorkshire to grow support and vital income for Herriot Hospice, Just ’B' and Saint Michael’s Hospice. From engaging with local people, businesses, and community groups to inspiring volunteers and championing our cause at events, you’ll be the driving force behind expanding our network and raising awareness. Whether you’re delivering a presentation, sparking new partnerships, or coordinating fundraising campaigns and challenges, every day will bring fresh opportunities to make a real difference for local families.

To thrive in this role, you’ll be a confident communicator who can engage people from all walks of life with warmth and professionalism. You’ll balance a busy and varied workload with strong organisational skills, keeping supporters at the heart of everything you do. Comfortable presenting to groups, building lasting relationships, and working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers, you’ll also bring proficiency in Microsoft Office and databases. Above all, you’ll be motivated, proactive, and resilient – committed to inclusivity, confidentiality, and delivering an outstanding experience for everyone who supports us.