Community Fundraiser

Can you help us grow vital fundraising to support kidney patients across the UK? The National Kidney Federation (NKF) is a unique independent UK charitable organisation run by kidney patients for kidney patients. They are seeking an exceptional Fundraiser - Corporate Events & Community Giving to take on a unique combined role that spans corporate partnerships, challenge events, community fundraising and legacy giving.

Reporting to: Head of Marketing and Fundraising
Location: NKF HQ (Worksop, Nottinghamshire) - Hybrid working
Salary: £26,000 (dependent on experience)
Hours: 36 hours per week

Perks and Benefits: At NKF they value their team and offer:

• Up to six weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
• Early finish on Fridays
• Christmas shutdown
• Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution
• Death in service insurance worth three times your salary
• Free car parking at HQ

About the Role: Working closely with the Head of Marketing and Fundraising you’ll be at the heart of growing income to support kidney patients. This multi-faceted fundraising role will allow you to:

• Develop and manage corporate partnerships, Charity of the Year, CSR payroll giving and sponsorship opportunities.
• Promote and support challenge and fundraising events including marathons, treks, cycles and NKF’s flagship Best Foot Forward event.
• Expand community fundraising collection schemes and volunteer ambassador programmes.
• Lead legacy and in-memory giving initiatives working with families who wish to donate in memory.
• Maintain accurate fundraising data, report on performance and collaborate with Marketing, Helpline teams and other colleagues.

About You: You’ll thrive if you are:

• A proven fundraiser with experience in corporate, community or challenge fundraising or someone bringing strong transferable skills from areas such as sales, marketing, events or account management.
• Creative, organised and results driven.
• Confident building relationships at all levels from businesses to community groups.
• Passionate about improving the lives of people affected by long-term health conditions.

Desirable: Experience in legacy giving, CSR, national campaigns or donor databases. Lived experience of kidney disease is a bonus.

Why Join NKF: This is a unique opportunity to take on a diverse fundraising role and make a real impact in a small, passionate team. Your work in partnership with the Head of Marketing and Fundraising will directly support kidney patients and their families across the UK.

How to Apply: Apply today through Charity People and help NKF raise vital funds for kidney patients. To apply: All you need to do is send a copy of your CV or draft profile over to Priya Vencatasawmy as the first step. From there we’ll be in touch with full application details if you have the skills and experience required. Deadline: 10am on 12th February. We’d love to hear from you sooner if you’re interested, so please get in touch as soon as possible. Interviews: TBC.

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