Community & Events Fundraiser

Job title: Community & Events Fundraiser

Department: Fundraising & Communications Team

Reports to: Head of Fundraising & Communications

Location: Hospice-based; attendance at events required

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Closing Date: Sunday 13th October 2024

Interview Date: Interviews to be held w/c 21^st October 2024

Purpose of the post

To build KEMP’s income streams, also supporting the development of regular giving, and in-memory strategies in line with our fundraising strategy. Developing, implementing, and delivering on a wide range of fundraising activities and events, including exceptional donor stewardship and fundraising initiatives, whilst providing guidance and support to build solid and long-lasting relationships with local businesses, corporate sponsors, community organisations, individual donors, and event participants.

Main duties and responsibilities

Fundraising and Engagement

• Plan and implement community fundraising activities, leveraging local research and networking with the public, supporters, schools, organisations, corporates, and volunteers.
• Lead income generation from individual fundraisers and manage community campaigns, ensuring high-standard supporter journeys from signup to thank-you.
• Manage specific projects, initiatives, third-party events, and KEMP events, including the Santa Fun Run and Rudolph Run.
• Collaborate with the Head of Fundraising & Communications on the annual Fundraising Raffle.
• Promote fundraising campaigns, provide excellent supporter service, and encourage engagement across multiple income streams.
• Research, design, and implement new revenue generation opportunities.
• Stay updated on sector trends, providing insights to the fundraising team and Head of Fundraising & Communications.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings/weekends when required, and represent KEMP externally.
• Contribute to media opportunities that raise KEMP’s profile locally and regionally.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with GDPR, Gift Aid regulations, and all relevant fundraising legislation.

Volunteer Management

• Recruit, train, and manage fundraising volunteers, supporting volunteer engagement and community fundraising activities.

Administration and Compliance

• Take responsibility for personal administration tasks.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using the Beacon CRM database and MS Office, and generate reports for the Head of Fundraising & Communications.
• Ensure the effective recording and use of supporter information in line with departmental procedures.
• Support the Head of Fundraising & Communications in setting community fundraising budgets and manage income/expenditure within growth targets.
• Monitor progress, report on objectives, and address risks.
• Respond to enquiries from the public, volunteers, and fundraisers via phone, mail, and in person, including requests for information and materials.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with GDPR, Gift Aid regulations, and all relevant fundraising legislation.

All KEMP Hospice employees are expected to:

• Demonstrate a commitment to their own development, to take advantage of education and training opportunities and develop their own competence.
• Support and encourage harmonious internal and external working relationships.
• Make a positive contribution to fundraising and raising the profile of the Hospice.
• Provide support and advice to colleagues within KEMP within your area of expertise.
• Always behave in a professional manner, reflecting and maintaining KEMP values as set out in the KEMP way.

Person Specification

Qualifications:

	ESSENTIAL	DESIRABLE
Good levels of literacy, IT literacy (including competence with MS Office) numeracy, and general education	X

Experience:

	ESSENTIAL	DESIRABLE
Experience of charity fundraising including delivery agreed income targets and working to budget	X
Experience of project planning, management and evaluation, including financial aspects	X
Experience of public speaking engagements and presentations		X
Experience of working with and/or managing volunteers		X
Experience of making a case for support and writing fundraising materials		X
Experience of using CRM database (Beacon)		X

Skills, knowledge, and personal attributes:

	ESSENTIAL	DESIRABLE
Knowledge of Community Fundraising or Event Management; planning, and management	X
Ability to inspire and motivate others	X
Knowledge of relevant fundraising law, fundraising regulations, GDPR and best practice	X
Ability to quickly build relationships and rapport across the organisation, with staff, volunteers and donors.	X
Ability to organise self, prioritise varied workloads, plan effectively and work to deadlines	X
Self-motivated, results-driven, and capable of working independently to meet fundraising targets.	X
Ability to achieve a high quality output, demonstrating patience and perseverance when faced with setbacks and challenges	X
Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and creatively, both verbally and in writing	X
Ability to be empathetic and sympathetic – especially when engaging patients and supporters.	X
Ability to collaborate and actively support colleagues building good working relationships at all levels.	X
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours as needed with some evening and/or weekend working required.	X
Knowledge of the voluntary sector.		X
Knowledge of the hospice sector.		X
Appreciation of the challenges faced by a small charity.		X
A knowledge of donation and fundraising platforms.		X

Details

Salary

£30,000 per annum

End Date

Sunday 13 October 2024

Location

Hospice-based; attendance at events required

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