Community Fundraising Lead

The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Warm environment

Generous leave

Induction programme

Pension scheme

Hybrid/flexible work

Learning & development

Job summary

The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice in Glasgow is seeking a Community Fundraising Lead who can build meaningful relationships with supporters, schools, community groups and local businesses to grow fundraising and advocacy. You will inspire donors, develop supporter-led opportunities, and lead campaigns across the hospice catchment.

Joining our Income Generation team, you'll help raise sustainable income, strengthen community connections and raise awareness of hospice care.

Qualifications

• Experience in community fundraising, relationship management, events, or a similar supporter-facing role.
• Ability to engage and inspire a wide range of supporters, community groups and local businesses.
• Excellent communication and project management skills with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with community groups, schools, local businesses and supporters.
• Grow supporter-led fundraising activities and develop income generation opportunities.
• Lead community fundraising campaigns, events and initiatives across the hospice catchment area.
• Engage and steward supporters, providing fundraising advice and support.
• Promote the hospice's mission within local communities to increase awareness and advocacy.
• Manage community fundraising activity, budgets, reporting and supporter data.
• Collaborate with volunteers and external partners to maximise fundraising success.

Skills

Community fundraising

Relationship management

Event planning

Campaign management

Job description

About The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice

The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice is a respected and well-established charity based in the heart of Glasgow, at 20 Dumbreck Road, Bellahouston Park, G41 5BW. We provide compassionate, specialist palliative care to individuals with life-limiting, progressive illnesses, and offer vital support to their families and carers, ensuring dignity, comfort, and quality of life during difficult times.

About this role

We’re looking for an ambitious and people-focused Community Fundraising Lead to grow support for The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice across our communities. This is an exciting opportunity to build meaningful relationships with supporters, schools, community groups, local organisations and businesses, helping them make a difference through fundraising and advocacy. You'll inspire new and existing supporters, develop supporter-led fundraising opportunities, lead key community campaigns and events, and help raise awareness of the vital work of the hospice. Working as part of our Income Generation team, you’ll play a key role in delivering sustainable income growth, strengthening community connections, and ensuring more people understand the impact of hospice care across Glasgow and beyond.

What you’ll be doing

• Building and maintaining relationships with community groups, schools, local businesses and supporters
• Growing supporter-led fundraising activities and developing new opportunities for income generation
• Leading community fundraising campaigns, events and initiatives across the hospice catchment area
• Engaging and stewarding supporters, providing excellent fundraising advice and support
• Promoting the hospice's mission and services within local communities, helping to increase awareness and advocacy
• Managing community fundraising activity, budgets, reporting and supporter data
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and external partners to maximise fundraising success
• Identifying and developing new community partnerships that support the hospice's growth ambitions

What we’re looking for

• Experience in community fundraising, relationship management, events, or a similar supporter-facing role
• Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of supporters, community groups and local businesses
• A confident communicator, both written and verbal, who can represent the hospice professionally and passionately
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the confidence to identify new opportunities and drive activity forward
• Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and external partners to achieve shared goals
• Comfortable working with budgets, supporter databases and administrative processes
• A positive, enthusiastic attitude and a commitment to delivering excellent supporter experiences
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel across our communities

What you can expect from us

• A warm and supportive working environment
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Structured induction programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working practices
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities