Strategic Legacy & Giving Fundraiser — Maternity Cover

Ashgate Hospice; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Cycle to work

Health Cash Plan

Pension with employer contribution

Life assurance

Training opportunities

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Ashgate Hospice is seeking a Legacy & Individual Giving Fundraiser to support its fundraising programmes during a maternity cover period. The role focuses on legacy and individual giving, donor stewardship, and coordinating campaigns with the Marketing team.

You will work on developing tailored supporter journeys, growing regular giving, and strengthening relationships with solicitors and supporters to sustain long-term income.

Qualifications

• Exceptional relationship-building and stewardship skills.
• Strong time-management and prioritisation abilities.
• Knowledge of probate, estate management and charity law as they relate to legacies.
• Experience in Individual Giving, Legacy Fundraising, or a related income-generation role.
• Competent in managing budgets and forecasting income.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and growth of the Regular Giving programme and stewardship of supporters giving up to £50 per month.
• Manage and grow the legacy pipeline, raising upwards of £1.4m per year.
• Develop relationships with local solicitors for annual Make a Will initiatives.
• Lead creation and delivery of Individual Giving appeals and events.
• Ensure all donations are acknowledged promptly with high levels of supporter care.

Skills

Relationship building

Donor stewardship

Budgeting/forecasting

Project management

Communication

Job description

Ashgate Hospice is seeking a Legacy & Individual Giving Fundraiser to support its fundraising programmes during a maternity cover period. The role focuses on legacy and individual giving, donor stewardship, and coordinating campaigns with the Marketing team.

You will work on developing tailored supporter journeys, growing regular giving, and strengthening relationships with solicitors and supporters to sustain long-term income.