Job summary
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Charity are the official charity of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT). The charity raises, manages and distributes funds on behalf of CHFT in order to enhance and support patient care/experience and provide funding for projects, initiatives and equipment that are over and above the remit of NHS funding.
The Fundraising Coordinator is an integral part of the NHS Charity team. We are looking for someone who has knowledge and experience of fundraising and considerable energy and enthusiasm that will inspire patients, visitors and the local community to choose to support Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Charity. The post-holder will contribute to the successful performance of the charity by fundraising through a range of income streams and providing a positive and engaging supporter experience that champions the values and ethos of the charity.
We are looking for an experienced and driven individual to join our small, busy team as we grow and shape our long-term NHS charity strategy.
Main duties of the job
The Fundraising Coordinator is an integral part of the Charity team, having knowledge and experience of fundraising and considerable energy and enthusiasm that will inspire patients, visitors and the local community to choose to support CHFT Charity.The post-holder will contribute to the successful performance of thecharity by developing and managing a variety fundraising campaigns and initiatives to develop range of income streamsand providing a positive and engaging 'supporter' experience that champions the values and ethos of the charity.
The post is an important link between the charity, CHFT employees and the local community. The post-holder will build an understanding of NHS donor audiences and their motivations to give and will deliver a seamless and unique donor experience to every individual connecting with the charity, ensuring that respectful, genuine and engaging relationships are formed.
The post-holder will be expected to work in close collaboration with CHFT colleagues and will excel working in a creative and innovative environment. The post-holder will be expected to work independently and autonomously, mobilising fundraising projects and initiatives, and in doing so ensure they are working within Trust guidelines and charity law to safeguard the reputation and standing of the CHFT Charity.
About us
We employ more than 6,500 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, health centres and in patients' homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.
We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.
We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.
We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation.Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS- yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boardslisten to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members - patients, staff andthe local community.
Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in thechanges to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Charity are the official charity of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT). The charity operates under the NHS Foundation Trust corporate trusteeship, with a Charitable Funds Committee (CFC) to manage day to day operations.
The charity raises, manages and distributes funds on behalf of CHFT in order to enhance and support patient care/experience and provide funding for projects, initiatives and equipment that are over and above the remit of NHS funding.Were here to bring moments of joy, comfort and hope to those who need it most. We help our Trust and our colleagues to do even more to treat and care for patients. We push the limits of what is possible where the NHS is unable to.
We do thisincreasing awareness, fundraising, and engaging with our communities, we aim to make everything from a home visit to stay in hospital memorable for all the right reasons Working with CHFT colleagues, to identify ways to make a positive difference to patient experience and fund the things which matter most to patients and staff.
The Fundraising Coordinator is an integral part of the Charity team, having knowledge and experience of fundraising and considerable energy and enthusiasm that will inspire patients, visitors and the local community to choose to support Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Charity. The post-holder will contribute to the successful performance of thecharity by project developing and managing a variety fundraising campaigns and initiatives to develop range of income streamsand providing a positive and engaging supporter experience that champions the values and ethos of the charity.
The post is an important link between the charity, CHFT employees and the local community. The post-holder will build an understanding of NHS donor audiences and their motivations to give and will deliver a seamless and unique donor experience to every individual connecting with the charity, ensuring that respectful, genuine and engaging relationships are formed with a wide range of people with diverse needs and wishes.
The post-holder will be expected to work in close collaboration with colleagues across CHFT and will enjoy working in a creative and innovative environment. Whilst working alongside a professional team of other charity and financial staff, the post-holder will also be expected to work independently and autonomously, mobilising fundraising projects and initiatives, and in doing so ensure they are working within Trust guidelines and charity law to safeguard the reputation and standing of the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Charity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Charity are the official charity of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT). The charity operates under the NHS Foundation Trust corporate trusteeship, with a Charitable Funds Committee (CFC) to manage day to day operations.
The charity raises, manages and distributes funds on behalf of CHFT in order to enhance and support patient care/experience and provide funding for projects, initiatives and equipment that are over and above the remit of NHS funding.Were here to bring moments of joy, comfort and hope to those who need it most. We help our Trust and our colleagues to do even more to treat and care for patients. We push the limits of what is possible where the NHS is unable to.
We do thisincreasing awareness, fundraising, and engaging with our communities, we aim to make everything from a home visit to stay in hospital memorable for all the right reasons Working with CHFT colleagues, to identify ways to make a positive difference to patient experience and fund the things which matter most to patients and staff.
The Fundraising Coordinator is an integral part of the Charity team, having knowledge and experience of fundraising and considerable energy and enthusiasm that will inspire patients, visitors and the local community to choose to support Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Charity. The post-holder will contribute to the successful performance of thecharity by project developing and managing a variety fundraising campaigns and initiatives to develop range of income streamsand providing a positive and engaging supporter experience that champions the values and ethos of the charity.
The post is an important link between the charity, CHFT employees and the local community. The post-holder will build an understanding of NHS donor audiences and their motivations to give and will deliver a seamless and unique donor experience to every individual connecting with the charity, ensuring that respectful, genuine and engaging relationships are formed with a wide range of people with diverse needs and wishes.
The post-holder will be expected to work in close collaboration with colleagues across CHFT and will enjoy working in a creative and innovative environment. Whilst working alongside a professional team of other charity and financial staff, the post-holder will also be expected to work independently and autonomously, mobilising fundraising projects and initiatives, and in doing so ensure they are working within Trust guidelines and charity law to safeguard the reputation and standing of the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Charity.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- Degree level qualification or with equivalent professional qualification and/or experience
Desirable
- Institute of Fundraising Certificate or training related to the charitable sector.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Demonstrable track record of successfully planning, implementing and delivery of fundraising events, activities, initiatives and campaigns.
- Proven track record and significant experience of meeting and exceeding income targets within a fundraising role
- Specialist knowledge on community fundraising, soliciting major gifts, legacy giving and/or developing corporate partnerships.
- Experience of stewardship of supporters and developing relationships.
- Knowledge of the Charity Commission, Code of Fundraising Practice and Chartered Institute of Fundraising.
- An understanding of GDPR, and its implications on direct marketing and donor stewardship.
- Evidence of delivering integrated communications campaigns, including external and internal communications.
- Experience of events management, particularly within a fundraising setting
- Ability to complete relevant activities to deadline and where relevant manage budgets effectively.
- Excellent IT skills, including knowledge of online fundraising platforms, social media management and website Content Management Systems
- A methodical approach to working.
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.
Desirable
- An understanding of HMRC's Gift Aid policies and procedures
- Understanding of NHS Charities
- Proven track record in community fundraising or working with volunteer fundraisers
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential
- Ability to influence key stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to forge effective working relationships with staff and potential donors.
- Excellent negotiating/influencing skills and ability to motivate and inspire supporters and colleagues
- A proactive member of the team, with the ability to self-motivate and motivate others.
- Strong analytical skills and good attention to detail.
- Experience of working collaboratively in a team, and managing own workload effectively
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- Degree level qualification or with equivalent professional qualification and/or experience
Desirable
- Institute of Fundraising Certificate or training related to the charitable sector.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Demonstrable track record of successfully planning, implementing and delivery of fundraising events, activities, initiatives and campaigns.
- Proven track record and significant experience of meeting and exceeding income targets within a fundraising role
- Specialist knowledge on community fundraising, soliciting major gifts, legacy giving and/or developing corporate partnerships.
- Experience of stewardship of supporters and developing relationships.
- Knowledge of the Charity Commission, Code of Fundraising Practice and Chartered Institute of Fundraising.
- An understanding of GDPR, and its implications on direct marketing and donor stewardship.
- Evidence of delivering integrated communications campaigns, including external and internal communications.
- Experience of events management, particularly within a fundraising setting
- Ability to complete relevant activities to deadline and where relevant manage budgets effectively.
- Excellent IT skills, including knowledge of online fundraising platforms, social media management and website Content Management Systems
- A methodical approach to working.
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.
Desirable
- An understanding of HMRC's Gift Aid policies and procedures
- Understanding of NHS Charities
- Proven track record in community fundraising or working with volunteer fundraisers
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential
- Ability to influence key stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to forge effective working relationships with staff and potential donors.
- Excellent negotiating/influencing skills and ability to motivate and inspire supporters and colleagues
- A proactive member of the team, with the ability to self-motivate and motivate others.
- Strong analytical skills and good attention to detail.
- Experience of working collaboratively in a team, and managing own workload effectively
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.
