Community Fundraising Executive

Brain Tumour Research are one of the most innovative and ambitious medical research fundraising charities in the UK. They are the only national charity in the UK focused on finding a cure for all types of brain tumours, through campaigning to increase the national investment in brain tumour research to £35 million per year. Meanwhile raising integral funds to create a network of seven sustainable Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence.

Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer, yet historically just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease. Brain Tumour Research is determined to change this! 

The Role

The Community Fundraising role is crucial in building and sustaining the supporter base and providing excellent stewardship. This role is hybrid, based 3 days per week in the charities Head Office, working alongside the Community Fundraising team to cover the charities west region. 

Duties include:  

• Supporting the delivery of the charities strategic plans and objectives 
• Generating and growing income through Community Fundraising activities, contributing to a team target of £1.4 million. 
• Raising awareness and engaging people with the work of Brain Tumour Research.
• Recruiting and supporting the fundraising of individuals, challenge event participants, Fundraising Groups and Charity of the Year partnerships.

The Person 

We are looking for a Community Fundraiser with experience in stewardship and donor management. You should have excellent communication skills, with the ability to converse sensitively and empathetically with people who may be going through traumatic experience.

Previous experience in fundraising is desirable however, we are also keen to speak with people who have transferable skills including meeting financial targets, working proactively, independently and flexibly. You should also have the ability to manage and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines, whilst effectively finding solutions to solving problems. If this is you then we would love to hear from you.

Why Brain Tumour Research?

Brain Tumour Research has a passionate team who are focussed on making a difference, this strong purpose drives the collaborative working environment to achieve a shared vision. The supportive nature of the working environment is cultivated by recognition of individuals work, 3 annual team development day and investment in their employees (Brain Tumour Research are proud to be accredited by Investors in People).

The charities benefits include: 

• 25 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays (increasing to 30 days at a rate of one additional day per year of service) 
• Access to private healthcare
• Electric car and bike salary sacrifice scheme 
• Employee assistance programme provided by Health Assured
• Hollie Guard personal safety app - a smartphone app that provides enhanced levels of protection whilst working remotely. 

If this sounds like the opportunity for the next phase of your career, then get in touch! If you think you could be the right person to fulfil the exciting responsibilities of this role, apply here, or get in contact with Jen at Charity Horizons for more information. 

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Jen or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way. 

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.