Head of Fundraising & Communications
Job title: Head of Fundraising & Communications
Department: Fundraising & Communications Team
Reports to: Chief Executive
Location: Hospice-based with option of homeworking; attendance at events required
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Closing Date: Sunday 13th October 2024 at 5pm
Interview Date: Wednesday 23rd October 2024
Please download the full applicant information pack before applying for this position.
Purpose of the position:
You will be responsible for setting and delivering our fundraising strategy and achieving income targets in line with our objectives. You will manage fundraising and communications team and support the CEO and Board of Trustees to set and deliver strategy. You will develop and deliver comprehensive plans to maximise income from individual giving, legacy giving, corporate fundraising, community fundraising, fundraising events and trusts & foundations, and lottery. You will lead and be responsible for KEMP’s brand and voice within the Wyre Forest and across the whole organisation including care services and retail.
Main duties and responsibilities
Fundraising:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet annual income targets.
- Lead and manage a diverse range of fundraising activities, including individual giving, corporate partnerships, community fundraising, trusts, and grants.
- Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and sponsors.
- Identify new fundraising opportunities and income streams.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising campaigns and initiatives, making adjustments as necessary to ensure goals are met.
- Prepare and manage the fundraising budget, ensuring cost-effective practices.
- Responsible for ensuring activities adhere to all applicable legislation e,g., H&S, GDPR, Fundraising Regulator, Charity Commission.
Communications:
- With the support of the Marketing & Communications Officer, develop and implement an integrated communications strategy to raise the charity’s profile and support fundraising efforts.
- Manage the charity’s digital presence, including social media channels and website, to engage supporters and the wider community.
- Oversee the creation of high-quality content for various platforms, including the website, social media, newsletters, press releases, and annual reports.
- Act as a spokesperson for the charity, building relationships with media outlets and managing public relations efforts.
- Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all communications materials.
Leadership:
- Lead and motivate the fundraising and communication team, providing effective direction in their activities to ensure individual and team objectives are achieved.
- Oversee the recruitment and management of volunteers within the fundraising and communications team.
- Lead on the recruitment of new staff within the Fundraising and Communications Team.
- Work in close partnership with the Chief Executive, Senior Team and Board of Trustees to achieve the aims of KEMP Hospice, providing reports and statistical data to shape our decision making.
- Role model the values of KEMP Hospice and support the Chief Executive and Senior Team in maintaining the desired culture of the organisation.
How to apply:
Please download the full applicant information pack before applying for this position.
Please send a CV along with either a short video clip (no more than 5 minutes long) or a supporting statement (of no more than 800 words), demonstrating your suitability for the role and addressing the following:
- Why are you applying for the role at KEMP Hospice?
- Tell us a bit about yourself and your leadership style. How do you motivate and inspire others to help achieve shared goals?
- Tell us about a time when you successfully developed and implemented a strategy that helped achieve significant results, particularly in fundraising or communications. Tell us how you ensured the strategy was delivered effectively, and what impact it had.
Please send your application via email to: peopleteam@kemphospice.org.uk
Closing date for all applications is: Sunday 13th October 2024 at 5pm
Interview date: Wednesday 23rd October 2024
For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a tour of the hospice, please contact our Chief Executive, Caroline Beech at caroline.beech@kemphospice.org.uk or by calling 01562 756000.
Please note: KEMP Hospice reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications for the role are received.