Fundraiser (Community & Events) in Alnwick

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Community Engagement & Events Fundraiser to join our team! In this vital role, you will lead efforts to build meaningful relationships within the community, organise impactful events, and drive fundraising initiatives that support our mission. You will contribute to the management of the HospiceCare community fundraising and events programme, driving income growth, increasing the Hospice profile across local communities, developing partnerships, and leading a strong volunteer network to support sustainable fundraising.
Developing relationships with individual and community supporters and fundraising volunteers; generation and maximisation of income across community fundraising; contribute to fundraising strategy development.
Communication and relationships
Build and maintain excellent communication and relationships with key partners and stakeholders.
Work in collaboration with the clinical team and volunteer fundraisers
Build and maintain excellent communication and relationships with all HospiceCare staff and volunteers.
Fundraising Events
Day to day management of the events programme
Lead on the oversight and development of sponsored led events and contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of Hospice Led events
Ensure compliance, risk assessments and event budgets are managed effectively
Build on the existing annual programme of fundraising events, thinking creatively to develop innovative ideas and new opportunities.
Work closely with volunteers to plan and deliver events efficiently and profitably.
Review all event and expenditure against budgets.
Maintain detailed records of events including relevant volunteer feedback to promote continuous improvement.
Community Fundraising
Actively recruit and motivate local supporters and fundraising groups across our community offering appropriate advice, resources and recognition.
Identify and develop fundraising opportunities throughout North Northumberland with formal local groups and associations, e.g. clubs, schools, workplaces, Parish Councils.
Marketing / PR
Work with and support the Digital Lead to:
Seek out and exploit all appropriate means of marketing events and raising awareness of HospiceCare services.
Promote and participate in a programme of HospiceCare Talks / Presentations to local groups.
Support the regular production of a newsletter for supporters and interested parties.
Contribute to the recruitment and retention of fundraising volunteers.
Induct, train, support and recognize volunteers
Build volunteer-led fundraising groups across North Northumberland
Monitor budgets, KPIs and event performance.
Maintain accurate CRM records and supporter data.
Key Performance Indicators
Annual fundraising income targets achieved or exceeded
Growth in community fundraising participation.
Growth in sponsored event participation.
Increased community partnerships and supporter engagement.
Positive return on investment across fundraising events.
There will be a requirement to work some evenings and weekends in order to attend/support events.
Take responsibility for all administration associated with key tasks, monitoring any work delegated to admin staff or volunteers.
Maintain and assist in development of relevant areas of HospiceCare contact database.
Be aware of and comply with relevant legal requirements relating to fundraising, volunteers, charity accounting, health and safety.
Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
High degree of administration skills, e.g. maintaining databases as well as keeping efficient filing systems.
Excellent knowledge of data protection regulations and experience of processing data.
Experience of community engagement activities and strategies
Flexible – able to work outside of office hours.
A keen eye for detail and the ability to work to deadlines ensuring a project is completed to deadline.
Flexible, able to support and encourage staff and volunteers
Self-reliant and persistent in approach, flexible and able to handle pressure
Competent in using Word, Microsoft Excel, Mail Merge, CRM systems
An understanding of Social media and its value in fundraising
Ability to travel throughout the region.