Community Fundraiser

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Community Fundraiser will;

Have autonomous responsibility for all aspects of Community Fundraising activity for Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity with responsibility for generating income through this sector against agreed targets.

Research, develop and implement high profile community fundraising campaigns to increase levels of engagement and generate income.

Be the key contact and account manager for community, corporate and staff fundraisers. Using existing experience and knowledge give careful consideration of available fundraising streams and activities available to fundraisers and provide well informed advice and direction in line with latest fundraising legislation and best practice guidance.

Lead, plan, co-ordinate and publicise charity organised events to generate direct income or encourage further support or registrations to a Community Fundraising Campaign. They will be active in the setup of such events which can involve an element of physical effort involved in the packing, loading and unloading of vehicles and physical set up.

At all times be professional and sensitive when working with all fundraisers, with particular care and regard for those that may have emotionally sensitive stories and motives for supporting the charity.

Attend and frequently lead community, corporate and staff events with frequent travel across the County. This will include weekend and evening hours, with time being managed through a combination of flexible working and TOIL (In agreement with the line manager).

Establish, promote and support RCHT staff fundraising. Maintain excellent, co-operative and supportive relationships with hospital staff, volunteers and staff from charities supporting the hospital.

Plan initiatives with Trust departments to promote their charitable funds and support, guide and offer training where appropriate for staff on their future fundraising activity.

Communications and publicity

Create publicity for the charity and community events through social media, internal publications, content for the Trust Website and produce media releases for local press.

Organise and attend cheque presentations and photo opportunities with fundraisers and Trust staff both on and off site. Produce and give presentations and talks to a wide range of groups across the community and have the ability to talk in a sensitive and persuasive manner to encourage support, maintaining professional standards at all times.

Produce web and social media content across a range of channels to encourage engagement from followers and increase future support of the charity.

Charity Team

Support the Fundraising Manager with the supervision of the Fundraising Assistant and manage their work when the Fundraising Manger is on annual leave.

On a daily basis, take responsibility for logging information and communication on the charity database. Be responsible for accurate recording and use of the database in line with data protection regulations. Ensure donor acknowledgement is processed promptly after receipt of funds in liaison with the Fundraising Assistant.

Be responsible for the recruitment and training of charity volunteers to support Community Fundraising activities.

Personal and professional

Be able to work as a team member with effective interpersonal skills. Have a positive and flexible approach, able to adapt in a changing environment.

Have a strong can do attitude with a willingness to get involved in a range of activities. The role of community fundraiser is varied and with this in mind you should be willing to work alongside fundraisers e.g. participate, manage or support whether it be a bucket collection or bag packing in a supermarket, attending and networking at a black tie dinner event, promoting the charity on an information stand or even wearing the charity mascot outfit!

Keep up to date with relevant fundraising practises, techniques and laws and disseminate, where appropriate, the information to the rest of the charity team. Understand and adhere to the data protection and freedom of information acts.

Represent Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust and Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity positively and professionally at all times.

Adhere at all times to Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charitys policies and procedures and ensure the effective and efficient use of the charitys resources.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A Level /equivalent or relevant experience

Desirable

• Degree level qualification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working in a customer facing and income generating role with a varied workload.

Desirable

• Previous experience working as a Community Fundraiser or similar role within a charity.

PRACTICAL AND INTELLECTUAL SKILLS

Essential

• Well organised, self starter and able to work as a member of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience of public speaking to a wide range of audiences.
• A good working knowledge of charity regulations and best practice advice.

DISPOSITION/ ATTITUDE

Essential

• Friendly, courteous and approachable.
• Willing to get involved with a range of fundraising activities and events.
• Willing to travel to attend fundraising events, outside of normal office hours, across the county and outside of the hospital sites.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ

Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)