Director of Fundraising

We are seeking a forward-thinking individual for a wide-ranging regional fundraising role, covering community fundraising and events activity across the charity’s geographical reach of South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire and North Nottinghamshire. This exciting opportunity would suit a person who has great communication skills as they will be developing and maintaining sustainable relationships with supporters in local communities.

 If you are a team player with a ‘can do’ attitude & would be interested in working as part of a fast-paced fundraising team and for a charity that makes a real difference to people living with and affected by cancer, we would love to hear from you!

What you do

Main purpose of post

This is a wide-ranging regional fundraising role, covering community fundraising and events activity across the charity’s geographical reach of South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire and North Nottinghamshire.

You will be required to initiate, develop and grow new and existing fundraising opportunities and relationships with community groups, organisations and schools utilising your passion and understanding for excellent donor stewardship and donor care, ensuring our supporters feel valued and appreciated. 

You will work with the wider fundraising and marketing team to ensure effective implementation of the events and campaigns activities regionally, as well as cultivate and recruit new and existing supporters and volunteers to participate in fundraising and third-party events to raise the profile and income of the charity.

This is the perfect role for anyone who loves to be ‘out and about’ within the community, meeting new people and who understands that no two days are the same, as such, some out of hours, evening and weekend work should be expected, for which an excellent time off in lieu benefit will be applied in return.

Key Responsibilities

·         Developing and maintaining sustainable relationships with supporters in local communities, this will involve extensive travel across the geographical area of the charity

·         Working as part of a supportive fundraising team to positively promote Weston Park Cancer Charity within South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire and North Nottinghamshire.

·         Implementing fundraising plans for identified fundraising supporters/groups in order to deliver the community fundraising strategy

·         Managing community fundraising supporter relationships to agreed budgets, deadlines providing excellent stewardship and donor care

·         Analysing and proactively managing fundraising group development in order to achieve agreed targets

·         Support the whole fundraising team with innovative and creative ideas for income generation that make us stand out from the crowd.

·         Ensure that all communication and interaction with donors is captured through the Fundraising database CRM System and that all donors are thanked timely and efficiently.

·         Contributing to the positive culture of the charity and outwardly in the region.

·         Continually strive to learn and develop and up skill in all areas of Fundraising.

·         Providing support for fundraising initiatives, campaigns & events during the year, working closely with the Events team to ensure the success of the charities events

·         Representing the charity by attending cheque presentations and talks to promote the work that we do. 

·         Attend and contribute to team meetings and 'away days' and be an active, invested member of our team

·         Ability and willingness to travel throughout the region to attend both charity and supporter led events

·         Able to work flexibly, including working in the evenings and at weekends.

·         Apply the guidance provided by the Fundraising Regulator and Institute of Fundraising or any fundraising governing bodies to any fundraising activity 

General Responsibilities:

Every employee is required to:

•         Adhere to, and comply with, organisational policies, procedures and guidelines at all times.

•         Take all reasonable steps to manage and promote a safe and healthy working environment which is free from discrimination.

•         Comply with the organisational policy on confidentiality, and the General Data Protection Regulations

•         Respect the confidentiality and privacy of donors, guests and staff at all times.

•         Maintain a constant awareness of health, welfare and safety issues affecting colleagues, patients, volunteers, visitors and themselves.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Who you are

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who shares our values to join Weston Park Cancer Charity’s busy charity team. Our Regional Fundraising Officer will play a vital part of our Fundraising team and help us to deliver our vision: a better life for those living with, and beyond, cancer in our region. If you are interested in progressing your career within an organisation which makes a real difference to the lives of thousands of people, we’d love to hear from you.

About you:

·         You will be a forward thinking, team player with a ‘can do’ attitude & part of a fast-paced fundraising team

·         You will have excellent communication skills (both written and oral)

·         Able to manage your own workload and priorities to agreed deadlines

·         Participate in and contribute to team meetings

·         Co-operate and liaise with colleagues, working in a professional manner at all times

·         Act as an ambassador for Weston Park Cancer Charity, reflecting the objectives and values, and to always work in the best interests of the charity.

·         Support and encourage harmonious internal and external working relationships

·         Make a positive contribution to fundraising and raising the profile of Weston Park Cancer Charity

Our Total Rewards Package 

Our Total Rewards Package is the result of staff feedback and best practice across the charity, public and private sectors. Some of our key benefits, depending on eligibility, include:

·         27 days (plus bank holidays) annual leave

·         Option to purchase additional five working days per year

·         Westfield Health level 4 coverage*

·         12 weeks maternity leave at 100% pay and an additional 6 weeks at 50%

·         Up to 2 weeks full paternity pay

·         NHS benefits

·         Hybrid working

·         A minimum 4%* employee / 6% employer contribution through our Auto Enrol private pension scheme. *Tax relief is automatically claimed for the staff member.

·         Death in service cover