Community Fundraising Manager

Weston Hospicecare

Uphill, North Somerset (On-site)

£29,000 - £33,000 per year

Full-time or part-time (30-37.5 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends)

Permanent

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Job description

Are you an experienced Community Fundraiser who can create meaningful relationships with our supporters? Can you provide support and training to our team of Community Fundraisers to help them to succeed? Do you have experience of planning and managing community events? Weston Hospicecare is looking for an experienced and motivated Community Fundraising Manager to support our vital fundraising efforts.

About the Role

As Community Fundraising Manager, you will lead our Community Fundraising team to maximise local support for the Hospice. You will engage with a wide range of people, ensuring our supporters have a positive experience of fundraising for our work. You will be a key member of the wider Fundraising team promoting Weston Hospicecare amongst the community, raising awareness of what we do. You will plan and manage all hospice-run community events (e.g. Easter Trail and Christmas Fayre).

Key Responsibilities

Building relationships with the community – Inspire new supporters and maintain relationships with existing ones to support fundraising efforts.

Management of the team – Manage and develop the Community Fundraisers, providing support and training to help them succeed.

Strategic thinking – Develop and manage the community fundraising plan to meet financial goals and attract new supporters.
Represent the hospice in the community – Promote the work of Weston Hospicecare through networking, media and presentations to community groups.

What we’re looking for

· Experience in Community Fundraising and event management

· Strong understanding of relationship management

· Excellent Communication, networking and presenting skills

· A proactive, collaborative, team-oriented approach

· Strong attention to detail and data accuracy

· Understanding of GDPR and data protection principles.

Why join us?

· Make a real impact by supporting a charity that helps local families

· Training and development opportunities to grow your skills

· A friendly, supportive team with a shared passion for fundraising

· Flexibility, including time off in lieu for evening and weekend work