Fundraiser (Community)

East Anglia'S Children'S Hospices; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

East Anglia's Children’s Hospices (EACH) is seeking a Community Fundraiser to grow fundraising activities across Cambridgeshire and West Essex. You will engage supporters, volunteers and local groups to raise vital funds and awareness for children and families in hospice care.

You'll work with the Senior Community Fundraiser and team to develop opportunities, attend events, coordinate volunteers and ensure a positive supporter journey. Some evenings and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer, client or community-facing role.
• Experience building and maintaining effective relationships.
• Effective communication and listening skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Interest in the charity sector and community fundraising.
• Ability to work independently and with volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with supporters, community groups and local organisations.
• Encourage and support individuals and groups with fundraising activities.
• Help achieve fundraising objectives across the region.
• Represent EACH at community events, presentations and hospice tours.
• Support and coordinate fundraising volunteers.
• Contribute ideas to develop inclusive and engaging fundraising activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across fundraising, marketing and other teams.
• Maintain accurate records and supporter information using our database systems.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Customer service

Public speaking

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Teams

Job description

Covering Cambridgeshire & West Essex area

£26,000 FTE per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

Full Time and Part Time applicants considered – minimum 30 hours

Are you someone who enjoys building relationships, connecting with local communities and helping people make a difference?

East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) is looking for a Community Fundraiser to support and grow fundraising activities across Cambridgeshire and West Essex. In this varied and rewarding role, you'll work with supporters, volunteers, community groups and local organisations to raise vital funds and awareness for children and young people receiving hospice care and their families.

Working closely with the Senior Community Fundraiser and wider fundraising team, you'll help develop fundraising opportunities, support volunteers, attend community events and ensure supporters receive a positive and engaging experience throughout their fundraising journey.

About the role

As Community Fundraiser, you will:

• Develop and maintain relationships with supporters, community groups and local organisations.
• Encourage and support individuals and groups with fundraising activities.
• Help achieve fundraising objectives across the region.
• Represent EACH at community events, presentations and hospice tours.
• Support and coordinate fundraising volunteers.
• Contribute ideas to help develop inclusive and engaging fundraising activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across fundraising, marketing and other teams.
• Maintain accurate records and supporter information using our database systems.

About you

We're looking for someone who can communicate effectively with a wide range of people and build positive relationships within local communities. You will be organised, proactive and able to balance competing priorities while maintaining a supporter-focused approach.

You will have:

• Experience in a customer, client or community-facing role.
• Experience building and maintaining effective relationships.
• Effective communication and listening skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
• An interest in the charity sector and community fundraising.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers.

Additional requirements

• A current valid, full driving licence and access to transport to travel throughout the region.
• Flexibility to attend occasional evening and weekend events.