St Leonard's Hospice

Community & Events Fundraiser

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Job summary

We are recruiting two full time, experienced Community & Events Fundraisers to join the Hospice's Fundraising Team.

As we celebrate 40 years since admitting our first patient, St Leonards Hospice is investing in fundraising with our wonderful supporters, making sure that everyone knows about the difference our work makes and how they can be part of making it happen through fun and engaging ways of raising money!

The purpose of these roles is to support the Community & Events Manager in the planning and delivery of an annual calendar of fundraising activity, engaging as many people as possible in raising the funds we need to care for more local patients, families and carers.

Main duties of the job

These roles will cover:

Planning, promoting and delivering the Hospice's own fundraising activities and events.
Engaging with people organising their own fundraising activities for the Hospice, helping them raise as much as possible.
Engaging with supporters taking part in third-party activities and events to raise money for the Hospice, helping them raise as much as possible.

Our ideal candidates will:

Have previous experience of working in a fundraising or event organisation role
Have experience in building relationships and supporter engagement
Be highly organised and be able to work to tight deadlines
Be a friendly and effective communicator
Be able to work as part of a team

What we can offer you in return:

Generous annual leave entitlement of up to 41 days
Attractive pension schemes
Extensive employee discounts
Training and development opportunities

This role will primarily work Monday - Friday however we will consider flexible working arrangements such as some working from home and compressed hours. There will be a requirement to work weekends and evenings when our events are taking place.

About us

Our mission is to provide excellent care and support to those living with life-limiting illness and to the people they care about, to enrich their lives and to contribute to the ongoing development of end-of-life care. We do this by placing our patients at the centre of everything we do, and through involving patients and their families in all decisions regarding their care.

We can only achieve this with the help of our amazing colleagues, by developing and recognising their contribution, and by sharing our knowledge and skills through education, audit and research.

Date posted

13 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,682 to £29,282 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

HG1210374MaiCEF

Job locations

St Leonard's Hospice

185 Tadcaster Road

York

North Yorkshire

YO24 1GL

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Support the Community & Events Manager in the planning, promotion, delivery and review of the Hospices annual programme of fundraising events. On the day, lead some Hospice-led events.

2. Develop communications and resources to let supporters know the difference they make and help them maximise their fundraising.

3. Identify and engage with individuals and groups organising their own activities and events and those that take part in third party arranged events to raise money for the Hospice, ensuring they have the information and resources they need to maximise their fundraising.

4. Build strong relationships with individuals and groups fundraising for the Hospice, ensuring that they go on to repeat acts of support in future.

5. Make sure people are thanked quickly and appropriately for supporting the Hospice, personalising communications where possible to reflect supporters connection to our cause.

6. Work with the Hospices internal Communications Team to ensure activities/events receive social media and PR coverage and are planned into the Hospice communications calendar.

7. Respond to enquiries from the public, volunteers, fundraisers etc via phone, email or in person, including responding to requests for information and material.

8. Work collaboratively across the fundraising team to support each other, maximise opportunities and ensure seamless interactions with supporters.

9. Work closely with other departments within the Hospice, securing their support for and attendance at fundraising events.