Fundraiser (Corporate)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, must be able to evidence a minimum of 5 years experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.

Work to design, deliver and evaluate a corporate fundraising programme.

Work to develop a network of volunteer corporate fundraisers, providing them with all the fundraising support they require, including provision of fundraising materials, attending events and offering advice and guidance.

Be the first point of contact for all corporate fundraising enquiries and manage these empathically and professionally with the understanding that initial queries may involve volunteers sharing sensitive information around the reasons for wanting to fundraise.

Cultivate & develop relationships with local businesses to develop a business partnership programme.

Corporate event fundraising

Work to design, deliver and evaluate a corporate events fundraising programme in partnership with the wider charity team.

To present to existing corporate supporters a wide portfolio of offerings to secure sponsorship, cause related marketing, commercial participation, in kind support and employee fundraising opportunities to attract new business.

Ensure that all activities comply with the Trusts Charity Ethics Policy and that all conflicts of interests are managed.

General corporate fundraising

Contribute to annual budgets, targets and plans as agreed with the Head of Fundraising and Communications and contribute to the planning process for Corporate Fundraising.

Work with the charitys communications team to ensure all corporate fundraising activities are maximised in terms of promotion and dissemination.

Manage and report all gifts in kind to the hospital and to the Finance Division.

Attend and assist at charity events as directed by the Head of Fundraising and Communications these will include weekend and evening hours. Represent the charity positively and professionally at all times.

Be fully aware of the charitys fundraising activities, appeal plans and other charitable activities.

Understand and adhere to the data protection and freedom of information acts, including the new GDPR regulations.

Communication

Use various communication methods to promote, motivate and persuade companies and employees to participate in fundraising activities.

Work closely with the charitys communications team to ensure all fundraising material is up to date and adheres to the Code of Fundraising Practice, and that all literature produced by the charitys communications team is met with charity approval.

Work with the charity communications team to ensure the work of corporate fundraisers is communicated accurately and appropriately.

Work with the charity fundraising team to ensure corporate fundraising related charity merchandise is stocked and distributed accordingly.

Administrative corporate fundraising and events

Capture all corporate fundraising and event-related supporter information within the charity database and maintain accurate records of these.

Ensure that accurate and up to date corporate fundraiser records are maintained and are accessible, including event details, fundraising pages, and charity-supplied fundraising collateral.

Ensure that all data is handled confidentially and with regard to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), especially records relating to companies and employees.

Other duties

Maintain excellent, co-operative and supportive relationships with hospital staff, volunteers and staff from charities supporting the hospital.

Carry out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role and delegated or requested by the manager or supervisor, as required.

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the charity.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of work experience
• Knowledge of corporate fundraising techniques
• Excellent IT skills: Microsoft Office, Adobe design software or equivalent.
• Experience of organising events with high value donations from £5k-£250k.
• Evidence of understanding of EDI and its application

Desirable

• Qualification or equivalent experience in non-profit fundraising and business development; events management or any other relevant subject area
• Experience within an NHS or public sector organisation or equivalent large, complex organisation.
• Fundraising Project Management Experience
• Experience of risk management systems, e.g. DATIX or EVOTIX

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)