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Fundraising Officer Dungannon

Evora Hospice (formerly Southern Area Hospice Services)

Dungannon

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GBP 24,000 - 28,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Evora Hospice seeks a Fundraising Officer to enhance public awareness and drive fundraising initiatives across Dungannon and surrounding areas. The role involves cultivating relationships with community groups, organizing events, and collaborating with the greater team to meet financial goals. Ideal candidates are motivated, have strong communication skills, and experience in relevant sectors.

Qualifications

A degree (or equivalent) plus 1 year’s relevant experience in fundraising or marketing.
Excellent communicator, confident in social media and public speaking.
Able to work on own initiative and part of a team.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement fundraising strategies to achieve income targets.
Build relationships with community groups to encourage support.
Organize community events to raise funds.

Skills

Communication

Networking

Creativity

Detail Orientation

Public Speaking

Education

Degree or equivalent in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Photoshop or Design Software

Donorflex CRM

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POST: Fundraising Officer

HOURS: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Maternity cover up to one year with view to extension)

SALARY: £24,000 - £28,000 (depending on experience)

LOCATION: The role is primarily based at South Tyrone Hospital, covering the Dungannon, Armagh and Mid-Ulster area. The successful candidate will also be required to work from our Head Office in Newry one day per week which will be reviewed as the role develops. There will be a requirement to attend fundraising events and meetings at various locations across The Southern Area Trust in Counties Armagh, Down and Tyrone

REPORTS TO: Fundraising Manager

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 1 July at 5pm

The Fundraising Officer will play a vital part in increasing public awareness and raising income to support Southern Area Hospice.

They will work directly with individuals, groups, and organisations across the Dungannon, Armagh and Mid-Ulster area to build strong local relationships, identify new fundraising opportunities, and develop sustainable income streams to support the growth and future needs of hospice services in the local community. They will also work with the wider Income Generation Team on flagship campaigns and events.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement local fundraising strategies to ensure financial income targets and KPIs are achieved.
Build and maintain strong relationships with community groups, support groups and individuals to encourage ongoing support.
Organise and support community-led events and initiatives to raise awareness and funds.
Work closely with the wider team to support campaigns and initiatives.
Maintain accurate records of contacts, donations and event outcomes using Donorflex CRM and internal systems.
Ensure that all fundraising activities comply with relevant legislation and organisational policies.
Assist your fellow team members with key events and flagship campaigns.
Work with Supporter Care to cultivate and develop donor relations.
Be a proactive networker, keeping abreast of changes and new developments within the local fundraising environment.
Help to develop online and digital fundraising and other new initiatives which will support fundraising.
Represent Southern Area Hospice professionally all times.
Act in accordance with Hospice principles regarding relationships with supporters, many of whom may have experienced bereavement.
Identify and capitalise on new fundraising opportunities in the region to grow our network of community-based volunteers, and to facilitate fundraising events and activities.
Represent the Hospice at events, cheque presentations, and networking opportunities, and give presentations to a range of audiences using a variety of media platforms.

Due to the nature of the role, the post holder must be prepared to work evenings and weekends with time off in lieu for the extra hours worked.

This job description may need to be reviewed in the light of new developments. It should not be regarded as restrictive or definitive but acts as a broad guide to the demands of the post.

Values and Behaviours

Employees of Southern Area Hospice are required to promote and support its core values: Dignity, Compassion, Integrity, Innovation, Excellence and Equality

Employees Are Expected To

¨ Always operate with honesty and integrity.

¨ Show respect for and a sensitivity towards all those you meet in your working day.

¨ Always maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

¨ Actively develop yourself and others where possible.

¨ Participation in corporate or fund-raising events is encouraged to enable all employees to support their team and make a personal contribution to the success of the charity.

¨ Operate with tact, patience and diplomacy and maintain a sensitive and professional approach towards colleagues and service users.

Essential Criteria

A degree (or equivalent) plus 1 year’s relevant experience in a fundraising, marketing, event management, PR or sales environment with a preference for B2B or B2C sales rather than retail. OR
2 years relevant experience in a fundraising, marketing, event management, PR or sales environment, with a preference for B2B or B2C sales rather than retail.
Excellent communicator - confident and skilled in all aspects of communication (including social media), to a range of audiences of varying sizes
Good IT skills – particularly Microsoft Office, Photoshop or other design software
A flare for creativity, innovation and attention to detail
Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
Resilient and determined to achieve
Able to work to deadlines and to prioritise work accordingly
Enthusiastic and self-motivated
Confident public speaker and networker.
Full driving license with eligibility to drive in the UK and access to a car for work purposes with business insurance(or able to demonstrate other means of fulfilling this aspect of the role)

Desirable Criteria

Relevant Experience In One Or More Of The Following

Third sector
Data analytics
Social Media
Digitalisation
Working with corporate organisations in support of their Corporate Social Responsibility agenda
Relationship development
Event management
Monitoring and reporting on income and expenditure
A successful track record in generating income
An understanding of relevant GDPR requirements
Experience of using CRM databases

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