Community & Events Fundraiser

St. Joseph's Hospice Merseyside; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospice organization in Liverpool is seeking a Community & Events Fundraiser to organize fundraising events and build relationships with community stakeholders. This full-time position requires strong event planning and interpersonal skills, as well as a passion for supporting hospice care. The ideal candidate will develop fundraising strategies and manage donor relationships to achieve financial goals, ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Event planning and organizational skills for community events.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in campaign creation for donor engagement.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate fundraising events.
• Build relationships with community groups and donors.
• Develop creative fundraising strategies to meet targets.

Skills

Event planning

Strong interpersonal skills

Fundraising skills

Digital and social media proficiency

Data analysis and reporting

Proactive and results-driven

Knowledge of charity fundraising practices

Passion for hospice care

Job description

Company Description

St. Joseph’s Hospice, located in Thornton, Merseyside, is the oldest and largest hospice on Merseyside, providing compassionate end-of-life care for individuals with life-limiting conditions. Surrounded by 12 acres of serene natural woodland in a conservation area, the hospice houses a 29-bed Inpatient Unit. Supporting over 200 patients and their families annually across Liverpool, Sefton, and West Lancashire, the hospice relies on raising £8,750 daily to sustain its vital services.

Role Description

The Community & Events Fundraiser is a full-time role based on-site in the Greater Liverpool Area. The role involves organizing and coordinating fundraising events, building relationships with community groups, managing donor relationships, and seeking opportunities to grow community engagement. The fundraiser will work on developing creative fundraising strategies to meet financial targets, collaborating with volunteers, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and best practices in charity fundraising.

Qualifications

• Event planning, project management, and organizational skills to coordinate successful community events.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills for liaising with donors, volunteers, and community groups.
• Fundraising and marketing skills, including the ability to create campaigns to increase donor engagement and achieve funding goals.
• Experience with digital and social media platforms for promoting events and engaging with the community.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting to track progress and evaluate the success of events and campaigns.
• Proactive, results-driven approach and the ability to work autonomously.
• Knowledge of charity fundraising practices and regulations is advantageous.
• A passion for supporting hospice care and community initiatives.