Fundraiser

Leukaemia Care; England; Hybrid; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job description

FUNDRAISER

Hours: Full-time (Equivalent to 37.5 hours a week), in line with our flexible working policy. If you are unable to work full-time but are interested in the role, we’d be happy to hear from candidates who had a different proposed model of working in mind.

Remuneration: circa £29,000pa

Type of contract: Permanent

Location: Hybrid working. A mix of home and Leukaemia Care offices at One Birch Court, Blackpole East, Worcester, WR3 8SG (a minimum of 2 days in the office).

Report to: Community and Individual Giving Manager

Working closely with: Fundraising Team, Communications Team, Patient Services Team and Finance.

Purpose of the role

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in the charity/fundraising sector, looking to progress and develop a career focusing on community and individual giving activity.

You should want to use and grow your knowledge and aim to achieve excellent standards of fundraising through relationship building. You’ll be passionate about continuous improvement, have a proactive attitude and be comfortable in suggesting new and/or better ways of working. You’ll enjoy a challenging and fulfilling environment, working with a supportive and forward-thinking team. You will have experience of planning and implementing projects and in providing high levels of stewardship – in addition to the ability to research, identify and reach potential new supporter groups within the community.

Must be able to drive and have access to a car.

Main duties and responsibilities

This role requires input into and delivery of multiple income streams, working with the Community and Individual Giving Manager and the wider Fundraising Team. Duties and responsibilities will, at any given time, include:

Community Fundraising Related

1. Plan, develop and implement fundraising initiatives that appeal to community groups and associations. Devise community related products and resources that will aid community groups to further engage and raise funds.
2. Research, identify, apply for and secure new local level partnerships or one-off community type donations e.g. from Rotary/Lions Clubs, Musical Groups, Sports Clubs or Supermarket Charity of the Year.
3. Research, identify, apply for and secure new support from educational establishments such as Schools and Universities.
4. Promote collections in relevant geographic locations to Leukaemia Care’s hospital hubs or with a link to a supporter, patient or family.
5. Identify opportunities for Leukaemia Care to raise awareness around the charity’s Hospital Hub locations around the U.K.
6. Account manage any local community charity of the year partnerships that are secured, e.g. a Golf Club. Be their point of contact at Leukaemia Care.
7. Represent the organisation giving engaging talks, pitches and presentations on the work of the charity, as well as delivering thank you acceptance speeches where necessary.

Individual Giving Related

1. Administer and thank gifts from Individuals including one off donors and first-time donors.
2. Alongside the Community and Individual Giving Manager build rapport and meaningful relationships with identified mid-level donors and prospect major donors.
3. Research ideas, plan, devise, implement and develop virtual giving as an income stream.
4. Maximise income by promoting Gift Aid and securing declarations in relation to eligible UK taxpayers.
5. Support the Community and Individual Giving Manager to run the charity’s Regular Giving Programme, ensuring these committed and longstanding donors/members are thanked appropriately, regularly informed of their impact, and developed into long-term donors.
6. Support the Community and Individual Giving Manager with an externally run Lottery and our Lottery Players recruitment and retention.
7. Work with the Community and Individual Giving Manager to plan stewardship events. Be responsible for the logistical organisation of such events liaising with venues, making bookings and handling invitees requirements.

General Fundraising

1. Work within the Code of Fundraising Practice as set by the Fundraising Regulator and adhere to all relevant financial procedures.
2. Deliver and exceed targets across a wide variety of areas including Community and Individual Giving; including Mid-Level Giving, Lottery and Virtual Fundraising.
3. Represent the charity at events and cheque presentations as required.
4. Raise awareness to encourage support and make the most of any ‘cross-selling’ opportunities to promote other ways to get involved such as running events, gifts in Wills, Recycling, Payroll Giving, Volunteering etc.
5. Ensure that systems and processes are effective, and that our database is updated and utilised as the central source of information for recording income, supporter interactions and reporting.
6. Maximise the use of online fundraising tools, digital marketing and social media to increase the generation of funds from all available sources.
7. Ensure the work produced across the team is of high quality, and reflective of the values of Leukaemia Care. Record all interactions with fundraisers or potential fundraisers on Raisers Edge NXT, our fundraising database (training will be provided).
8. Provide cover within the team as needed during periods of annual leave, sickness or where extra resources are needed.
9. Adopt a strong solution focused approach to help supporters overcome any challenges and maximise their fundraising efforts.
10. Improve supporter retention and engagement, building strong relationships and long-term supporters.
11. Ensure all supporters are appropriately thanked and help develop specific supporter journeys.
12. Assist with enquiries and donations over the telephone and by email.
13. Ensure that relevant pages on the Leukaemia Care website fundraising information is up to date.
14. Collate case studies, stories and photographs and share with the Comms Team for promotion.
15. Provide data to the Community and Individual Giving Manager to support the production of progress reports for presentation to the Senior Leadership Team and/or Board of Trustees.

General

In addition to the specific duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description, all Leukaemia Care employees should be aware of their specific responsibilities towards the following:

1. Uphold the values of the charity and to not behave in a manner that is likely to bring the charity into disrepute.
2. Adhere to all health and safety and fire regulations and to co-operate with the charity in maintaining good standards of health and safety.
3. Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role.

This job description is not exhaustive. It acts as a guide and may be amended to meet the changing requirements of the charity at any time after discussion with the post holder.

If you have any questions, please contact: [e-mail]

Leukaemia Care is committed to equality of opportunity, inclusivity, and values diversity.

We want to be an organisation that is reflective of the communities and families that we support. Therefore, we actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experience.

As an equal opportunities employer we want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all. If you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Experience of working in a charitable organisation within an income generation function.
• Experience of meeting or exceeding income targets.
• Excellent networking and relationship building skills
• Excellent communication skills including giving talks and presentations
• Strong telephone skills
• The ability to motivate and influence supporters to reach targets
• Highly creative and able to turn ideas into action
• Proficient writing skills
• Self-motivated with the capacity to work on own initiative and as part of a small team
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Able to carry out research and administration tasks as part of role
• Highly IT literate (MS Office preferable)
• Financially literate
• A good team player - able to link in and work well with a range of people within the organisation
• Ability to manage own workload
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the role with sufficient notice
• High levels of motivation, when working alone or with a team
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to learn quickly
• Confident, enthusiastic and creative
• Must be able to drive and have access to their own vehicle

Desirable

• Understanding of relationship databases
• Understanding of how to devise and implement an effective fundraising plan
• Understanding of how social media can be used to fundraise
• Experience in organising events from start to finish
• Understanding of the issues and needs of people with blood cancer
• Experience of multiple types of income streams (e.g. community, individual giving, events)
• Comfortable working on own, within the community e.g. group or club venue, and in an office environment