SaTH Charity Fundraising Apprentice

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare charity seeks an enthusiastic fundraising apprentice to support fundraising initiatives and engage with the community. You will build strong relationships with supporters and assist in organizing events to raise awareness and funds for the charity. This role offers valuable experience and the opportunity to grow in a supportive environment within the NHS.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and ambitious with a passion for the NHS.
• Ability to build relationships with supporters and donors.
• Keen interest in community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively regarding fundraising activities.
• Assist with inquiries and provide information about the charity.
• Support donor and fundraiser engagement and retention.
• Help organize fundraising events and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Contribute to marketing materials for fundraising.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Passion for fundraising

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 Fundraising Apprenticeship

Job description

Job overview

Are you enthusiastic, talented and ambitious? Could you make a difference to patients and staff as a fundraising apprentice for SaTH Charity?

Join us to use your passion and energy to support people living in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and Powys. As a fundraiser, you will be

• passionate about the NHS and supporting a charitable cause
• excited about working with the community and have strong communication skills
• working collaboratively with teams within the NHS and external organisations.
• keen to expand your knowledge of fundraising by undertaking a Level 3 Fundraising Apprenticeship.

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting SaTH Charity to increase our supporters and raise the profile of the charity. You will make sure that everyone who wishes to fundraise for SaTH Charity has a great experience and you build a strong ongoing relationship with supporters.

You will build partnerships, run fundraising initiatives, and steward donors to help us reach more people across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Powys

This is a development role, so you will be working under the supervision of the Public Participation Development Manager who will support your training and encourage your growth in this role.

Main duties of the job

• To be able to communicate effectively with staff, members of the public, Trust partners and supporters regarding fundraising activities for the Charity
• To assist in dealing with enquiries from Trust staff, volunteers, members of the public visiting or contacting the department and providing information on SaTH Charity, including opportunities and support with fundraising
• To support the development of donors and fundraisers to increase retention and loyalty, through building engagement and relationship management
• To support the delivery of fundraising events and initiatives, getting involved with all aspects from planning, attending and reviewing effectiveness of fundraising and SaTH Charity awareness events, some of which maybe at the weekend or evening.
• To support the objective of securing funds and raising awareness of the charity in line with agreed targets and KPIs
• To contribute towards the development of fundraising plans and evaluating their effectiveness
• To provide input and support with creating fundraising literature/marketing material such as leaflets, posters, social media and website content and support the effective distribution of fundraising materials
• To maintain efficient electronic filing systems and accurately entering information into our charity database (Beacon) and keeping accurate records of our fundraisers/supporters
• To establish and maintain good communication links with other Trust staff and departments regarding their fundraising action.

Working for your organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together