Relationship Fundraiser

Polly Symondson Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Relationship Specialist to develop a mid-value programme for hospice care fundraising. This role involves cultivating donor relationships, enhancing engagement, and supporting the Individual Giving Manager. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a passion for fundraising.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, sales, or membership-driven environments.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent personalized stewardship.
• Proven experience in client/stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and run the mid-value programme to cultivate donor relationships.
• Support the Individual Giving Manager with donor acquisition ideas.
• Engage with supporters through calls, videos, and events.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Customer care

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Job description

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Ethical recruitment partner for the charity sector. Co-Founder of Fundraising Jobs and CEO at PSR Ltd

About the Company

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to build something new: to lay the foundations of a mid-value programme, contribute to a culture of insight-led fundraising, and help secure long-term funding that supports hospice care for generations to come.

Responsibilities

• Develop and run the mid-value programme to identify and cultivate a strong pipeline of mid-value donors, nurturing relationships to increase engagement and giving potential.
• Develop tailored stewardship plans, providing a personalised experience to deepen donor connections and increase engagement for our mid-value regular donors and regular one-off donors.
• Support the Individual Giving Manager with the upgrade of existing regular donor support and contribute to ideas for regular donor acquisition.
• Explore opportunities for a mid-value membership programme or product that would maximise income and long-term commitment.
• Engage with supporters through calls, videos, meetings, and events, sharing the impact of their generosity and exploring opportunities for increased giving.

Person specification

• A curious mind and a passion for communicating with our supporters.
• Previous experience or transferable skills in a fundraising/sales/membership driven environment.
• Demonstrable ability to provide excellent personalised stewardship/customer care to supporters/clients/customers, cultivating long-term relationships and making them feel valued.
• Proven experience of client/stakeholder management or high levels of customer service.
• Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to positively influence internal and external audiences.
• An understanding of how to use data and analysis to inform decision making.

Required Skills

• A natural relationship-builder.
• A confident and tenacious communicator, able to engage and inspire supporters through conversations, written communication and events.
• Keen to, and enjoys getting to, know people and taking time to understand their motivations and desires for supporting hospice care.
• Passionate about fundraising and the impact of hospice care.
• Motivated by delivering a great experience for supporters and enjoys a personable approach to their work.
• Able to work collaboratively to deliver targets and enjoys working with the wider team to successfully achieve shared goals.
• Able to thrive in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing demand, able to use their own initiative to solve problems and efficiently find solutions.

Pay range and compensation package

Application Deadline

2nd June

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate.

Interview Schedule

• Initial interviews with Polly Symondson Recruitment will take place online on 3rd June
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview on 17th June

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Customer Service

• Industries

  Fundraising, Consumer Services, and Administrative and Support Services

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