Community and Events Fundraiser

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The Community and Events Fundraiser is responsible for increasing charitable donations, building relationships in the local community and supporting events, raising the charity's profile, delivering agreed fundraising targets and implementing projects/appeals across the #teamHDFT footprint.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for building the charity's profile in the geographical region both internally to staff and patients and externally to members of the public.
Raising awareness and initiating contact in local community with community groups, schools, businesses and individuals
Building new and existing relationships within the local communities with schools, Groups and Associations, local businesses, corporates and individuals.
Supporting and developing community fundraising initiatives and events, attending donor meetings, supporting and attending events
Confident in pitching and presenting to a wide range of audiences such as internal committees, Groups and Associations, corporates and schools.
Organising internal/external fundraising events; implementing a varied and well structured annual events calendar.
Providing excellent donor support; finding new supporters and motivating, supporting and retaining existing supporters.
Recruiting, inducting and retaining volunteers including forming new volunteer fundraising groups.
Responsible for gaining positive media coverage of charity activities - improving public awareness/ and knowledge of the charity, its objectives, campaigns, events, appeals and successes.
Working alongside the Fundraising Team to implement specific appeals/campaigns in the geographical region.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Date posted

22 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-CORP-4727R-C

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full job description and person specification is attached for information.

If you have any questions, please contact Amelia Helsby on amelia.helsby@nhs.net or 01423 553580

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full job description and person specification is attached for information.

If you have any questions, please contact Amelia Helsby on amelia.helsby@nhs.net or 01423 553580

Person Specification

Education/Training

Essential

Degree Level or Equivalent
Specialist experience in fundraising
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office

Desirable

Experience of fundraising within health or mental health sector

Experience

Essential

Experienced in communications and marketing techniques within the charitable sector
Experience in managing and delivering fundraising activity
Experience organising and managing events

Desirable

Knowledge of healthcare environment

Skills

Essential

Excellent written and presentation skills

Person Specification

Education/Training

Essential

Degree Level or Equivalent
Specialist experience in fundraising
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office

Desirable

Experience of fundraising within health or mental health sector

Experience

Essential

Experienced in communications and marketing techniques within the charitable sector
Experience in managing and delivering fundraising activity
Experience organising and managing events

Desirable

Knowledge of healthcare environment

Skills

Essential

Excellent written and presentation skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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