Community Fundraiser

PROSPECT HOSPICE; Wanborough; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Wanborough seeks a Community Fundraiser to build relationships with individuals, community groups, and businesses. Responsibilities include planning fundraising activities, managing events, and representing the charity at various events. Ideal candidates possess excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and a proactive approach to fundraising. The role offers a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends, with a supportive team committed to making a 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 building relationships with diverse groups and individuals.
• Strong organization 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.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with individuals and community groups.
• Plan and deliver community fundraising activities.
• Manage key challenge events and budgets effectively.
• Lead the Christmas Tree Collection and secure sponsorship.
• Represent the charity confidently at events and meetings.
• Promote community fundraising activities with the communications team.

Skills

Relationship building

Organization

Communication

Public speaking

Proactive fundraising

Flexibility

Job description

As a Community Fundraiser, you'll:

• 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.

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

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.

Working Conditions & Benefits

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