Major Donor and Corporate Fundraiser

Here at Dorothy House, we provide compassionate care and support for people in our community with a life-limiting illness.
Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.
Our focus is on quality of life, helping patients to live well and die well.
We are looking for a Major Donor & Corporate Fundraiser to play a crucial role in securing high-value donations from major donors and corporate partners, helping to fund our vital care services.
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented relationship-builder to identify, cultivate, and steward key supporters.
You will develop compelling cases for support, craft corporate partnerships, and create meaningful engagement opportunities to inspire generosity from high-net-worth individuals and businesses, both locally and nationally.
MAJOR DONOR AND CORPORATE FUNDRISER | £29,970
– £36,483 per annum Working in our fundraising team, key responsibilities will include: Proactively identifying and securing major donor and corporate funding opportunities.
Researching prospective new donors (locally and nationally).
Developing tailored proposals and partnership packages that align donor interests with Dorothy House’s work.
Maintain a strong relationship with other members of the Fundraising & Communications Team to ensure information on current and planned fundraising activities are shared, and opportunities to work together and support each other are acted on.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with donors through exceptional stewardship and engagement events.
Collaborating with clinical and non-clinical teams to showcase the impact of our services.
Support, manage and inspire volunteers where appropriate to help maximise capacity to deliver a growing profitable portfolio of major donor and corporate relationships.
Attending networking events to raise awareness and drive new funding opportunities.
Ensuring all donor communications and data management align with our best practices.
Maintain an awareness of philanthropy fundraising trends, news, events and legislation in the UK in order to implement best practice.
See our full detailed Job Description on our website for more information.
HOURS OF WORK This is a Full Time position working 37.5 hours a week, working Monday
– Friday (0900
– 1700).
However, we do also welcome applications from those who might be looking for Part Time The role will be based at our Hospice in Winsley, Bradford on Avon, with hybrid working agreed.
ABOUT YOU Essential requirements: Can demonstrate experience successfully fundraising from major donors and/or corporates.
Holds a basic understanding of CRM databases with the ability to ensure records are accurately updated and maintained.
Good attention to detail with excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
Able to create effective bid proposals and reports for donor communications.
Has experience working towards fundraising targets.
Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrating a confident relationship builder both internally and externally.
Highly organised and systematic, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Desirable requirements: Ability to work independently to take ownership and responsibility of set projects.
ABOUT THE BENEFITS Dorothy House is an incredible place to work; these are just a few of our benefits that we offer to our staff: Generous holiday allowance for all roles, increasing with length of service Excellent industry leading training and development programmes with many career development opportunities Pension with Life Assurance Travel and parking
– We offer 45p per mile for work travel.
There is unlimited free parking in Winsley.
Cycle to work scheme Employee Counselling and Mindful Employer Charter
– providing our staff with information, advice and support for those experiencing stress, anxiety, depression or any other mental health conditions.
If you’re a motivated fundraiser looking to make a real difference in people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you Please note that our vacancies can close at any time once sufficient applications have been received.
We therefore encourage early submission of your application .
INTERVIEWS Interviews for the role will be held actively while the advert is open.
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