Community Development Fundraiser

S1jobs; Kinross; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional growth

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

CHAS is seeking a dedicated fundraiser to identify and engage with individuals, schools, local groups and small businesses across the East of Scotland to support the More Than a Hospice Appeal. You will spot opportunities, develop partnerships and create engaging fundraising products to make it easy for communities to participate and generate income.

You will recruit, train and support volunteers, collaborating with the Community Fundraising team to build sustainable, community-led fundraising

Qualifications

• Experience of building new relationships and networks that grow income or support.
• Experience delivering community fundraising activities such as campaigns, events, or local initiatives with strong prioritisation and deadline skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, adaptable to different audiences and fundraising messages.

Responsibilities

• Identify and build relationships with individuals, schools, local groups and small businesses to support the More Than a Hospice Appeal.
• Spot opportunities, develop partnerships and create fundraising products and resources for community involvement.
• Inspire and recruit, train and support volunteers; work with the Community Fundraising team to grow community-led fundraising.

Skills

Relationship building

Fundraising campaigns

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Volunteer management

CRM / data protection

Job description

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in CHAS’s More Than a Hospice Appeal – an ambitious, once-in-a-generation campaign to change the future of care for children who will die young.

Purpose

You will identify and build relationships with individuals, schools, local groups and small businesses across the East of Scotland, helping people connect with CHAS and feel confident fundraising for the More Than a Hospice Appeal.

You will spot new opportunities, develop partnerships, and create engaging fundraising products and resources that make it easy for communities to get involved and generate income. You will also support community-based events and initiatives that increase both income and awareness, helping supporters understand that the Appeal is about more than buildings: it is about choice, dignity and care for families, wherever they are – at home, in hospital or in a hospice.

You will also inspire people to get involved by recruiting, training and developing volunteers. Working alongside the Community Fundraising team, you will help build sustainable, community-led fundraising with long-term impact.

Where does the role sit?

Reporting to the Community Fundraising Manager, you will be part of the Community Fundraising team and play an important role in growing support across the East of Scotland and delivering the ambition of the More Than a Hospice Appeal.

About You

To successfully drive fundraising and support for CHAS, you will work cooperatively with colleagues, build meaningful relationships, demonstrate initiative, act with integrity and be accountable for your actions and decisions.

You Will Also Have

• Experience of building new relationships and networks that grow income or support.
• Experience of delivering community fundraising activity, such as campaigns, events or local initiatives with the organisational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to adapt your style for different audiences and share fundraising messages in an engaging way.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Experience of recruiting, training and supporting volunteers, matching tasks to people’s strengths and helping volunteers feel valued, confident and well supported.
• Strong administrative skills and confidence using systems or customer relationship management databases, with a clear understanding of data protection and confidentiality.

Please note that a driving licence and access to a car will be essential for this role. There will be a regular requirement to transport yourself and materials as well as cash between CHAS sites, community sites and events.

About CHAS

At CHAS, we support families during the toughest of times. We have ambitions to reach every family in Scotland living with the heart‑breaking prognosis that their child is dying, offering care and support to help them make the most of the short time they have together. The skill, passion, agility and creative flair of our Fundraising teams make this possible.

We offer

Flexible working

Our teams work flexibly and in a hybrid way, with time split between home and on site. CHAS offers flexible and family‑friendly working, and we are happy to discuss arrangements that work for you.

Development opportunities

Training opportunities and the chance to work with an award‑winning fundraising team.

Professional growth

Work with industry leaders in a high‑performing team where you will be encouraged and supported to excel and develop your skills.

Comprehensive benefits

Including generous annual leave and pension, incremental salary progression, access to Blue Light discounts, and health and wellbeing support.

Further Information

This role is temporary until May 2028 and is required to support CHAS's More Than a Hospice Appeal.

Salary: £36,827 - £41,159 per annum (pro rata)

Full time 35 hours / week

Applications close at midnight on Thursday 22 October.

Interviews are expected to be held on Monday 02 November.

This post is subject to a Level 1 Disclosure certificate.