Community Fundraising Coordinator

Isabel Hospice; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Pension and life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work

Health Service Discounts

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Isabel Hospice is seeking a proactive Community Fundraising Coordinator to join our Fundraising Team and deliver a dynamic programme of community fundraising across the area. You will engage supporters, plan events, and build strong relationships with local groups and schools to raise vital income for the hospice.

The role offers hands-on experience in events, supporter stewardship, marketing collaboration, and community engagement, with a flexible approach to balance workloads and drive

Qualifications

• Organised, enthusiastic and confident coordinating events or projects.
• A natural relationship builder who enjoys talking to people from all walks of life.
• A strong communicator, both in writing and on the phone.
• Proactive, creative and full of ideas.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and supporting a varied programme of community and third-party fundraising events.
• Working with supporters to help them plan safe, successful and enjoyable fundraising activities.
• Building strong relationships with local groups, schools, organisations and individuals.
• Helping recruit and support community ambassadors and fundraising groups.
• Delivering excellent supporter stewardship, from first contact through to thank you and follow-up.
• Working with our marketing team to promote campaigns and share inspiring stories.
• Identifying new opportunities and fresh ideas to grow community income.
• Maintaining accurate supporter records on our database in line with GDPR.

Skills

Organisation & planning

People skills

Communication

Initiative

Driving licence

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Are you a people person who loves organising, building relationships, and making things happen?

We're looking for an enthusiastic Community Fundraising Coordinator to join our Fundraising Team and help deliver an exciting programme of challenge and community fundraising for Isabel Hospice.

You could be supporting someone preparing to take on the London Marathon, helping a community group organise their latest fundraising event, working with schools and local organisations, or helping our team develop the next fundraising idea. You'll be there to encourage our supporters, help them make the most of their fundraising and ensure they have a brilliant experience with Isabel Hospice.

About The Role

This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days will be quite the same. You'll work alongside our experienced Community Fundraisers and colleagues across the hospice, gaining valuable experience in fundraising, events, supporter stewardship, marketing, and community engagement.

This could be an ideal opportunity for a graduate or someone looking to take their first step into fundraising, events, or the charity sector. You don't necessarily need previous fundraising experience - we're looking for someone who is organised, confident with people, keen to learn and happy to use their initiative.

This role is 37.5 hrs per week, Monday to Friday.

What You'll Be Doing

• Coordinating and supporting a varied programme of community and third-party fundraising events
• Working with supporters to help them plan safe, successful and enjoyable fundraising activities
• Building strong relationships with local groups, schools, organisations and individuals
• Helping recruit and support community ambassadors and fundraising groups
• Delivering excellent supporter stewardship, from first contact through to thank you and follow-up
• Working with our marketing team to promote campaigns and share inspiring stories
• Identifying new opportunities and fresh ideas to grow community income
• Maintaining accurate supporter records on our database in line with GDPR

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Organised, enthusiastic and confident coordinating events or projects
• A natural relationship builder who enjoys talking to people from all walks of life
• A strong communicator, both in writing and on the phone
• Proactive, creative and full of ideas
• Comfortable managing a varied workload and juggling different priorities
• IT confident, with experience using databases or CRM systems
• Has a full driving licence and access to a car

Experience in fundraising, events, or a customer-facing role would be ideal, but just as important is your energy, empathy and willingness to learn.

Flexibility

This role involves community and event activity, so some evening and weekend work will be required. Flexibility is essential, but so is teamwork and support.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Pension and life assurance schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health Service Discounts
• Refer a friend bonus

If you want a role where your work truly matters, where you'll meet incredible people, and where you'll help make compassionate care possible for local families, we'd love to hear from you.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check.

For details of our inclusion statement, please see our website https://joinus.isabelhospice.org.uk/vacancies