Fundraising Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Newark; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking at the Hospice

Healthcare Cashback plan

Life Assurance

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Contributory pension or Salary Sacrife

Job summary

Rainbows Children’s Hospice is seeking an Acquisition Executive to grow our supporter base and drive income for essential care services. Based at the hospice in Loughborough, you will develop strategies to attract new donors across face-to-face, mail, telemarketing and digital channels, building lasting relationships with key stakeholders.

You will work Monday to Friday and join a dedicated team in delivering compassionate care through fundraising excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, marketing or public fundraising, with ability to engage and inspire supporters.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build lasting connections.
• Results-driven, with a strategic mindset to identify growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to attract new donors across multiple channels (face-to-face, direct mail, telemarketing and digital).
• Build and maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders to secure ongoing support.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align acquisition efforts with wider organisational goals.
• Analyse data and monitor performance metrics to ensure targets are met and identify areas for improvement.
• Further responsibilities can be explored by downloading the Job Description.

Skills

Donor acquisition

Sales experience

Fundraising

Relationship building

Communication

Job description

Are you currently working in sales, marketing, or a fundraising role and looking to transition into the charity sector, where your skills can make a real difference? Do you enjoy building meaningful connections to create a positive impact? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Here at Rainbows Children’s Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care and end-of-life support to 1,000 babies, children, and young people living with life-shortening conditions, as well as approximately 3,000 families, siblings, and carers, across the East Midlands. Simply put, we’re here to brighten short lives and support families, wherever they are.

Rainbows relies on the incredible generosity of our donors, supporters, and fundraisers to operate. Without their contributions, we would only be able to open for seven weeks a year.

Also known as an Acquisition Executive, you will play a pivotal role in growing our supporter base and driving income to ensure we can continue to provide our essential services. Your role will focus on identifying and engaging with new donors and supporters across a variety of fundraising channels to build strong relationships and encourage long-term involvement with Rainbows.

Location: Hospice-based.

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 9:00pm – 5:00pm

Contract: 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave

About the role

Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Develop and implement strategies to attract new donors and supporters, ensuring income growth across various fundraising channels (face to face, direct mail, telemarketing and digital).
• Build and maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders, fostering strong connections to secure ongoing support.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to align acquisition efforts with wider organisational goals.
• Analyse data and monitor performance metrics to ensure acquisition targets are met, identifying areas for improvement and innovation.
• Further responsibilities in the role of a Acquisition Executive at Rainbows, can be found by downloading the Job Description.

About you

• You have experience in sales, marketing, or public fundraising, with a proven ability to engage and inspire potential supporters.
• You’re an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to build meaningful and lasting connections.
• You’re results-driven, with a strategic mindset and the ability to identify opportunities for growth.
• Experience in fundraising or the charity sector is desirable but not essential—what matters most is your enthusiasm, drive, and commitment to making a difference.
• Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification.

Our Benefits include:

• Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
• Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme and Company Shop.
• Healthcare Cashback plan.
• Life Assurance.
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme or Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
• Free Tea, Coffee and Fruit whilst at the Hospice
• Free access to Health Assured employee assistance programme
• Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Unofficial benefits: Fun events like Total Wipe Out, All staff away days, Guest visitors

For further information about this role and the responsibilities please contact Jennifer Varnam, Acquisition Manager, on [e-mail]

This role is subject to an standard DBS (Disclosure and barring Service Check) and pre-employment checks.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.