Community Fundraiser

PROSPECT HOSPICE; Swindon; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A local charity for families in need seeks a Community Fundraiser to inspire supporters and manage fundraising events. In this dynamic role, you will build relationships with individuals and community groups, plan fundraising activities, manage budgets for events, and represent the charity confidently. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, organisational abilities, and flexibility to work some evenings and weekends. You’ll help secure vital funds for compassionate care, making a real difference in the community.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Discounts with local retailers

Employee Assistance Programme

Family-friendly policies

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in building relationships with diverse groups.
• Strong organisation skills to manage a varied workload.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
• Proactive approach to fundraising and engagement.
• Flexibility for evening/weekend work.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with community groups and local businesses.
• Plan and deliver a calendar of fundraising activities.
• Manage budgets and suppliers for challenge events.
• Lead the Christmas Tree Collection event.
• Represent the charity at events and meetings.
• Promote activities ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Innovative fundraising

Job description

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with individuals, community groups, in-aid fundraisers, clubs/associations, volunteers and local businesses, attending events and inspiring supporters to reach their goals.
• Plan and deliver a calendar of community fundraising activities, working with the team to meet targets and steward supporters well.
• Manage key challenge events (London Landmarks, Swindon Half, Cycle Challenge, Bath Half and others) including budgets, suppliers and marketing to achieve net income targets and value for money.
• Lead the Christmas Tree Collection, securing sponsorship, coordinating volunteers and logistics, managing the budget and delivering income goals.
• Represent Prospect Hospice at events, cheque presentations and meetings as a confident ambassador for our mission.
• Work with the communications team to promote activity, ensuring fundraising regulations, health & safety and safeguarding requirements are met.
• Work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends, to maximise impact and exceed targets.

This is a dynamic, people-focused role where no two days are the same. You'll have the opportunity to take real ownership of community fundraising activity, build meaningful relationships, and see the direct impact of your work in supporting patients and families. If you're motivated by purpose, enjoy being out in the community, and want a role where your energy and ideas can truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you bring energy, positivity and a can-do attitude? Prospect Hospice is looking for a Community Fundraiser to join our friendly, supportive team and help local families facing life-limiting illness.

You'll represent a charity with a person-centred approach to care, building strong relationships with community groups, businesses and supporters to secure vital funds for compassionate, specialist care.

Qualifications

• Experience building relationships with diverse groups and individuals.
• Strong organisation and ability to manage a varied workload.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
• Proactive, innovative approach to fundraising and supporter engagement.
• Flexibility for some evening/weekend work.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Employment Details

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (part-time considered - minimum 30 hours per week)

• 27 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)
• Generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance
• Discounts with local retailers, gyms and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family-friendly policies and practice
• Free on-site parking