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Keech Hospice Care

In Memory Fundraiser

The closing date is 09 November 2025

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Job summary

Were growing our fundraising team! Here at Keech Hospice we know that raising more funds enables us to reach many more people in our community and were delighted that this has been recognised with a substantial investment into the team structure. Youll be joining us at an exciting time for the team and the organisation, with a recent re-brand, a deep-dive into fundraising and the build of a new strategic plan for raising income - you could join a brilliant existing team to help us transform the way we fundraise and help us, help more.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities: Increase engagement & maximise income from in memory giving Develop and maintain strong relationships with individual supporters Design and manage schedule for in memory fundraising activities Work with wider fundraising and marketing and communications teams to ensure campaigns reflect Keech Hospice values Raise awareness of in memory giving both internally and externally What We're Looking For: Previous experience within fundraising or marketing Understanding of those supporting with gifts in memory Excellent written and verbal communication skills Familiarity with CRM databases Understanding of charity sector and fundraising regulations What we offer: A competitive salary and generous annual leave Ability to carry over your existing NHS pension scheme Healthcare scheme Free car parking and cycle to work scheme Career development and progression opportunities A caring, supportive and inclusive environment

About us

Keech Hospice provides free specialist palliative and end of life care for people of all ages. We support adults in Bedfordshire. Children and their families in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Milton Keynes. At home, in hospice, or wherever were needed. As a teaching hospice, our exceptional people, training, and facilities are helping local communities to live and die well.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£17,814 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

KEE1144403

Job locations

Keech Hospice

Great Bramingham Lane

Streatley

LU3 3NT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Support with the development and delivery of campaigns:

- Work with the Personal Giving Team to design and manage, schedule and execute a calendar of in memory fundraising activities. Coordinate multi-channel campaigns (direct mail, digital, events, phone, face-to-face).

- Collaborate with marketing and comms to ensure campaigns reflect the hospices values and case for support.

Engagement and Stewardship:

- Support the creation of and understand strategic plans for those giving in memory.

- Build meaningful relationships with donors, ensuring timely and sensitive communication collaborating with other teams as appropriate.

- Promote Tribute Funds and other memorial giving opportunities.

- Create personalised and mass-appeal materials for online and offline use.

- Act as an ambassador for in memory giving across the hospice, raising awareness internally and externally.

- Proactively seeking out opportunities to increase activity promoting in memory giving.

- Cultivate close working relationships with other providers Data

Analysis and Reporting:

- Analyse donor data to identify prospects and improve targeting.

- Report on campaign performance, income and ROI.

- Use insights to refines donor journeys and enhance engagement, capturing learnings to drive the In memory programme forward.

Collaboration and Coordination:

- Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure cohesive implementation of the annual giving plan from research to evaluation.

- Work across functions to support in memory fundraising across departments.

- Collaborate with the Gifts in Wills and In Memory Manager, wider Personal Giving Team and Public Fundraising Team on the development and execution of our Donor Journeys.

Innovative Fundraising Strategies, test and learn:

- Work with the team to develop new ideas and best practices to improve donor journeys leading to making a gift in a will.

- Explore new technologies and partnerships to improve donor experience.

- Monitor sector trends and apply best practices to improve programme effectiveness

Administrative and Project Management:

- Manage your agreed day-to-day operations of theIn memory programme, ensuring all activities are completed accurately, on time and within budget.

- Contribute to the budgeting process. Maintain accurate records of donor communications and update donor management systems regularly.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support with the development and delivery of campaigns:

- Work with the Personal Giving Team to design and manage, schedule and execute a calendar of in memory fundraising activities. Coordinate multi-channel campaigns (direct mail, digital, events, phone, face-to-face).

- Collaborate with marketing and comms to ensure campaigns reflect the hospices values and case for support.

Engagement and Stewardship:

- Support the creation of and understand strategic plans for those giving in memory.

- Build meaningful relationships with donors, ensuring timely and sensitive communication collaborating with other teams as appropriate.

- Promote Tribute Funds and other memorial giving opportunities.

- Create personalised and mass-appeal materials for online and offline use.

- Act as an ambassador for in memory giving across the hospice, raising awareness internally and externally.

- Proactively seeking out opportunities to increase activity promoting in memory giving.

- Cultivate close working relationships with other providers Data

Analysis and Reporting:

- Analyse donor data to identify prospects and improve targeting.

- Report on campaign performance, income and ROI.

- Use insights to refines donor journeys and enhance engagement, capturing learnings to drive the In memory programme forward.

Collaboration and Coordination:

- Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure cohesive implementation of the annual giving plan from research to evaluation.

- Work across functions to support in memory fundraising across departments.

- Collaborate with the Gifts in Wills and In Memory Manager, wider Personal Giving Team and Public Fundraising Team on the development and execution of our Donor Journeys.

Innovative Fundraising Strategies, test and learn:

- Work with the team to develop new ideas and best practices to improve donor journeys leading to making a gift in a will.

- Explore new technologies and partnerships to improve donor experience.

- Monitor sector trends and apply best practices to improve programme effectiveness

Administrative and Project Management:

- Manage your agreed day-to-day operations of theIn memory programme, ensuring all activities are completed accurately, on time and within budget.

- Contribute to the budgeting process. Maintain accurate records of donor communications and update donor management systems regularly.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications in English and Maths at Grade 5 or above (or alternative)

Desirable

  • Completion of relevant training courses in fundraising and/or donor management.
  • Professional certification in fundraising, such as the Certificate in Fundraising from the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIOF)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience within fundraising, marketing or similar environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with individuals

Desirable

  • Proven experience in in memory fundraising or a similar fundraising role.
  • Understanding personas of those supporting with gifts in memory.

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.
  • Analytical mindset with a focus on improving performance and achieving measurable outcomes.

Desirable

  • Proficiency in using data to inform fundraising strategies and improve donor engagement through digital automation.
  • Experience with digital fundraising tools and platforms
  • Understanding of the charity sector and fundraising regulations in the UK ensuring compliance in fundraising projects.
  • Familiarity with CRM databases for managing donor information.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications in English and Maths at Grade 5 or above (or alternative)

Desirable

  • Completion of relevant training courses in fundraising and/or donor management.
  • Professional certification in fundraising, such as the Certificate in Fundraising from the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIOF)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience within fundraising, marketing or similar environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with individuals

Desirable

  • Proven experience in in memory fundraising or a similar fundraising role.
  • Understanding personas of those supporting with gifts in memory.

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.
  • Analytical mindset with a focus on improving performance and achieving measurable outcomes.

Desirable

  • Proficiency in using data to inform fundraising strategies and improve donor engagement through digital automation.
  • Experience with digital fundraising tools and platforms
  • Understanding of the charity sector and fundraising regulations in the UK ensuring compliance in fundraising projects.
  • Familiarity with CRM databases for managing donor information.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Keech Hospice Care

Address

Keech Hospice

Great Bramingham Lane

Streatley

LU3 3NT


Employer's website

https://www.keech.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Keech Hospice Care

Address

Keech Hospice

Great Bramingham Lane

Streatley

LU3 3NT


Employer's website

https://www.keech.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Advisor (Recruitment)

Louise Lamerton

recruitment@keech.org.uk

01582497879

Details

Date posted

27 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£17,814 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

KEE1144403

Job locations

Keech Hospice

Great Bramingham Lane

Streatley

LU3 3NT


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