Temporry Community Fundraising Manager

Job Description

We are recruiting for a temporary community fundraising manager for a children\’s hospice. This role will focus on supporting the delivery and development of the hospices community fundraising programme, maintaining strong relationships with supporters, and helping to grow income from local communities. Working closely with the wider fundraising team, you will help coordinate community fundraising activities, support key supporters and volunteers, and ensure the programme continues to deliver meaningful engagement and sustainable income.

Hybrid working: minimum 2 days in the office; need an enhanced DBS.

The Company

• Support the delivery of the hospices community fundraising programme and associated income targets.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community groups, schools, clubs, and local businesses.
• Identify opportunities to grow income through community partnerships and supporter-led fundraising.
• Represent the hospice at community events, fundraising activities, and local meetings.
• Provide excellent stewardship to community supporters, fundraisers, and volunteers.
• Offer guidance, resources, and encouragement to individuals and groups organising fundraising activities.
• Ensure supporters feel valued and connected to the impact of their fundraising.
• Support the development of new community fundraising opportunities and initiatives particularly across our new geographic catchment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the fundraising team to maximise supporter engagement.
• Contribute ideas and insight to help strengthen the community fundraising programme.

The Role

• Experience in community fundraising or a relationship-based income generation role.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Confident in public speaking and able to present to an audience.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple activities.
• Excellent IT and Microsoft Office skills.
• Full UK Driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Knowledge of community fundraising methods and supporter stewardship.
• Experience working in the charity or hospice sector.
• Experience of using Raisers Edge database.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven\’t been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

EEO

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.