Job summary
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity is excited to be expanding their team and are looking for creative, dynamic and diligent individuals to join them. This is a brilliant time to join the charity with ample opportunities to make your mark as we look to launch our latest multi-million charity appeal that will make a transformational difference to patients, their families and carers.
RCH Charity helps Royal Cornwall Hospital to go further. From re-decorating a palliative care space to building a garden for patients who are critically ill, to supporting our incredible NHS staff and emergency volunteers so that they have a little pressure taken off them, the list at RCH Charity is endless. And now we are about to embark on delivering the largest fundraising appeal RCH Charity has ever launched, to build much-needed patient, family and carer accommodation located on the hospital site in Truro.
There has long been a need for some dedicated accommodation so that loved ones can be together during the most stressful of times and patients who live far from the hospital can have somewhere to stay nearby so they don't miss their appointment, reducing stress, anxiety, costs and potentially improving health. Providing a much more holistic offer than simply a place to stay, the accommodation will improve accessibility to care and bring significant benefit for patients, families and carers, including respite, mental health support a place to meet others in similar situations.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Philanthropy Officer is a new role which is part of the expanding fundraising team to raise funds for the latest multi-million capital appeal. This appeal will be raising funds for a new 18 room patient & family accommodation unit located on the Treliske site in Truro which will be built alongside the new Women & Children's Hospital. The appeal will be largest the charity has ever established and will transform the experience of families and patients during the most stressful of times in hospital.
The most important knowledge, skills & experience required includes:
- Superb interpersonal skills, and comfortable making direct contact with individual donors to discuss interest and commitment.
- Knowledge of philanthropic networks in Cornwall and further afield.
- Excellent ability to assimilate complex information and translate into compelling material.
- Self-motivated with ability to operate and work effectively using own initiative with minimum supervision.
- Proven experience of raising funds from new business ideally from major donors.
- Experience of developing effective relationships across an organisation to achieve mutual objectives and of working across functions, to maximise income generation opportunities.
- Budget holder experience to ensure that targets are met, proposal budgets are accurately set and financial reports of grantees are accurate.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
Proactively develop strategic, face to face relationships with new and existing high value supporters, delivering excellent stewardship and cultivation and asking at the right time for multi-year financial support.
Work closely with the Appeal Director to create and implement a robust major donor fundraising strategy to raise funds for the appeal and projects post-appeal.
Work with the Appeal Director and other members of the fundraising team as well as the Senior Executive Team, Charitable Funds Board, NHS staff and senior volunteers to build sustainable relationships with major donors.
Work with the Prospect Researcher to gain insight into donors and prospects to inform donor development plans.
Within parameters agreed with the Appeal Director, establish and manage a voluntary Appeal Board of influential individuals who not only will be key donors but also ambassadors, fundraisers and advisors for the appeal.
Contribute to relevant fundraising protocols and policies.
Ensure all fundraising activities are conducted with high standards of integrity and in accordance with relevant legislation; to follow accepted codes of practice as set out by the Institute of Fundraising. Keep informed of any legislative or regulatory changes which impact on the charity, its fundraising and taking effective action when necessary.
Provide monthly progress reports to the Appeal Director and Charitable Funds Committee. Produce and update a pipeline regularly, reviewing income and analyse projects, and create actions plans and mitigations as required.
Create engaging, compelling and memorable communications, tailored to individuals, to update and inform supporters of the impact of their donations.
Invite and host donors to appropriate high-level events. With support of the fundraising team, co-create bespoke events for donors ranging from large receptions to seminars, discussions and intimate dinners, delivering presentations that will inform and inspire audiences to engage with the charity.
Proactively lead on all aspects of financial administration for all the Major Donor grants.
Work with the Appeal Director and Charity Manager to prepare and complete all grant financial returns, ensuring that work is completed in line with financial timescales.
Input into due diligence and risk management
Meet with patients and families who have experience of hospital care and services to understand their needs for on-site family accommodation. Sensitively and confidentially learn about their experiences to help refine/improve proposals for the appeal. Maintain communication and appropriate level of contact with patients and their families.
To provide advice and support and train others to secure funding from major donors as well as helping them to manage that relationship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
Proactively develop strategic, face to face relationships with new and existing high value supporters, delivering excellent stewardship and cultivation and asking at the right time for multi-year financial support.
Work closely with the Appeal Director to create and implement a robust major donor fundraising strategy to raise funds for the appeal and projects post-appeal.
Work with the Appeal Director and other members of the fundraising team as well as the Senior Executive Team, Charitable Funds Board, NHS staff and senior volunteers to build sustainable relationships with major donors.
Work with the Prospect Researcher to gain insight into donors and prospects to inform donor development plans.
Within parameters agreed with the Appeal Director, establish and manage a voluntary Appeal Board of influential individuals who not only will be key donors but also ambassadors, fundraisers and advisors for the appeal.
Contribute to relevant fundraising protocols and policies.
Ensure all fundraising activities are conducted with high standards of integrity and in accordance with relevant legislation; to follow accepted codes of practice as set out by the Institute of Fundraising. Keep informed of any legislative or regulatory changes which impact on the charity, its fundraising and taking effective action when necessary.
Provide monthly progress reports to the Appeal Director and Charitable Funds Committee. Produce and update a pipeline regularly, reviewing income and analyse projects, and create actions plans and mitigations as required.
Create engaging, compelling and memorable communications, tailored to individuals, to update and inform supporters of the impact of their donations.
Invite and host donors to appropriate high-level events. With support of the fundraising team, co-create bespoke events for donors ranging from large receptions to seminars, discussions and intimate dinners, delivering presentations that will inform and inspire audiences to engage with the charity.
Proactively lead on all aspects of financial administration for all the Major Donor grants.
Work with the Appeal Director and Charity Manager to prepare and complete all grant financial returns, ensuring that work is completed in line with financial timescales.
Input into due diligence and risk management
Meet with patients and families who have experience of hospital care and services to understand their needs for on-site family accommodation. Sensitively and confidentially learn about their experiences to help refine/improve proposals for the appeal. Maintain communication and appropriate level of contact with patients and their families.
To provide advice and support and train others to secure funding from major donors as well as helping them to manage that relationship.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level, or equivalent experience at this level acquired through training and experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of securing significant donations from individuals or family foundations and managing relationships with major supporters.
- Experience of raising funds from new business ideally from major donors.
- Experience of working with senior volunteer fundraisers to solicit donations
- Experience of developing effective relationships across an organisation to achieve mutual objectives and of working across functions, to maximise income generation opportunities.
- Proven ability to work to strict deadlines and to identify and meet key milestones
- Experience of communicating effectively with a diverse audience
Desirable
- Experience of major fundraising appeals including formal or self study of appeal-related subjects or managerial courses.
Practical and intellectula skills (including any special knowledge)
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge and understanding of the charity, health care or research sectors, including grant giving
- Highly effective and persuasive interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent people skills, including the ability to develop strong and effective relationships with multiple stakeholders (including fund holders and fund managers)
- Excellent administrative skills, including diligence and the ability to work through complex problems and to implement lasting solutions.
- Ability to using financial knowledge to propose and then monitor income target
- Ability to establish operational priorities and develop clear, efficient and logical plans to achieve goals
- Fully trained in and with good skill levels in use of Microsoft Office; experience of using databases/CRM systems
Disposition, adjustment and attitude
Essential
- High emotional intelligence and exceptional interpersonal skills: a 'people person'. Be able to empathise with people's stated needs and emotional drivers. Honest with a high degree of personal integrity.
- Self-motivated and self-directing; able to organise and prioritise work; strong time management skills; flexible and adaptable; able to work independently and within a team.
- Results orientated: a.Identifies existing challenges and future opportunities for growth b. Sets goals, plans, delivers, and measures outcomes. c.Has the will, ambition, and tenacity to make things happen and therefore deliver outstanding business performance
- Team worker: a.Recognises the value of other team members in enhancing overall performance b. Encourages and enables contributions from all other team members c. builds personal networks
Additional Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to work across sites
- A criminal record check satisfactory to the organisation.
- Occupational Health clearance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level, or equivalent experience at this level acquired through training and experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of securing significant donations from individuals or family foundations and managing relationships with major supporters.
- Experience of raising funds from new business ideally from major donors.
- Experience of working with senior volunteer fundraisers to solicit donations
- Experience of developing effective relationships across an organisation to achieve mutual objectives and of working across functions, to maximise income generation opportunities.
- Proven ability to work to strict deadlines and to identify and meet key milestones
- Experience of communicating effectively with a diverse audience
Desirable
- Experience of major fundraising appeals including formal or self study of appeal-related subjects or managerial courses.
Practical and intellectula skills (including any special knowledge)
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge and understanding of the charity, health care or research sectors, including grant giving
- Highly effective and persuasive interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent people skills, including the ability to develop strong and effective relationships with multiple stakeholders (including fund holders and fund managers)
- Excellent administrative skills, including diligence and the ability to work through complex problems and to implement lasting solutions.
- Ability to using financial knowledge to propose and then monitor income target
- Ability to establish operational priorities and develop clear, efficient and logical plans to achieve goals
- Fully trained in and with good skill levels in use of Microsoft Office; experience of using databases/CRM systems
Disposition, adjustment and attitude
Essential
- High emotional intelligence and exceptional interpersonal skills: a 'people person'. Be able to empathise with people's stated needs and emotional drivers. Honest with a high degree of personal integrity.
- Self-motivated and self-directing; able to organise and prioritise work; strong time management skills; flexible and adaptable; able to work independently and within a team.
- Results orientated: a.Identifies existing challenges and future opportunities for growth b. Sets goals, plans, delivers, and measures outcomes. c.Has the will, ambition, and tenacity to make things happen and therefore deliver outstanding business performance
- Team worker: a.Recognises the value of other team members in enhancing overall performance b. Encourages and enables contributions from all other team members c. builds personal networks
Additional Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to work across sites
- A criminal record check satisfactory to the organisation.
- Occupational Health clearance
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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