Candlelighters Trust
Regional Fundraiser
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About Candlelighters
Each year, over 150 children in Yorkshire are diagnosed with cancer. When a child is diagnosed, lives are turned upside down instantly: not just for the child but the entire family. Getting well again can be a long and challenging journey, emotionally, physically, and financially. Supporting children and families throughout that journey is why our charity, Candlelighters, was formed more than 50 years ago.
We understand the complexities and impacts of a childhood cancer diagnosis, and our mission is to bring light and hope to families facing childhood cancer in Yorkshire.
We aim to do this by:
- Providing emotional, practical and financial support to families. This includes expert support such as talking therapies, wellbeing services and support groups, holidays, day-to-day support on the wards and financial grants.
- Delivering our range of high-quality family support services for whenever and wherever we are needed, from the point of diagnosis, during and after treatment, and for those families who are sadly bereaved.
- Supporting and strengthening the NHS centre of excellence in Yorkshire by funding crucial, front-line hospital roles.
- Investing in vital research, education and training to improve the outcomes and lives of children and their families affected by childhood cancer both across Yorkshire and further afield.
The Role
Salary
£30,000 for a 35-hour week
That's the equivalent of £32,143 on a standard 37.5-hour week. Enjoy a shorter working week without compromising on a competitive salary.
Hours
35 hours p/w (27 days holiday per annum + bank holidays)
Job Summary
The Regional Fundraiser will play a key role in delivering the regional fundraising strategy, with the objective of growing community fundraising income across Yorkshire. The postholder will inspire new individuals, schools, community groups and local organisations to support Candlelighters through fundraising activities, events and campaigns.
They will also deliver exceptional supporter care to all existing community fundraisers, with the view to building long term support. This role will also support the wider fundraising department in achieving the goals set in the overall fundraising strategy when required.
Line Manager
Regional Fundraising Manager
Key relationships
The Regional Fundraiser is part of the fundraising team, working alongside the Head of Fundraising, Regional Fundraising Manager, Supporter Care Coordinator, Fundraising Administrator, Philanthropy Manager, Partnership Development Manager, Partnerships Executive and Trusts & Foundations Specialist in achieving our overall income target.
The role works particularly closely with the Regional Fundraising Manager and Supporter Care Coordinator in providing supporter care to community fundraisers and identifying and securing new supporters.
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The Regional Fundraiser will have a close relationship with the Family Support team in providing the families we support with the opportunity to fundraise for Candlelighters, as well as engaging new and existing schools.
Principle Responsibilities
Fundraising strategy
- To support the Regional Fundraising Manager with the delivery of the regional fundraising strategy, contributing to the achievement of team and organisational fundraising targets.
- To work towards agreed individual objectives and key performance indicators which support the wider fundraising strategy.
- To work collaboratively with colleagues across the fundraising department to support a joined-up approach to income generation and supporter engagement.
- To help develop and grow regional fundraising activity across a range of income streams, which may include schools, individuals, community groups, families, challenge events, local businesses and regional campaigns.
- To support effective monitoring of income and expenditure relating to regional fundraising activity, in line with agreed budgets and processes.
Business Development
- To support the development of regional fundraising opportunities by engaging with new individuals, families, schools, community groups, local businesses and other potential supporters.
- To support the delivery and growth of regional campaigns and fundraising initiatives, helping to increase income and awareness for Candlelighters.
- To engage in network mapping with colleagues and supporters to identify potential new contacts, networks and opportunities for regional fundraising.
- To work towards agreed business development targets and activity levels, reporting progress to the Regional Fundraising Manager.
Supporter Care
- To support the delivery of regional supporter care plans and help maintain strong relationships with existing and new supporters.
- To deliver presentations, attend cheque presentations and represent Candlelighters at third-party events where appropriate.
- To provide appropriate support to third-party event organisers, including occasional out-of-hours support where required.
- To work with colleagues and volunteers to support fundraising activity across the region, including helping to brief and support volunteer Ambassadors where appropriate.
- To ensure donations and supporter contributions are acknowledged efficiently, appropriately and in line with Candlelighters’ supporter care standards.
Administration
- To record all relevant supporter and fundraising information accurately on the fundraising CRM and maintain up-to-date records.
- To support the monitoring and reporting of income and expenditure relating to regional fundraising activity.
- To ensure all written materials and communications comply with Candlelighters’ key messaging and brand guidelines.
- To actively participate in individual performance reviews and any training or development identified to further enhance your role with Candlelighters.
- To demonstrate the Candlelighters values on a daily basis.
- To act as a champion for equality, diversity and inclusion, actively promoting and upholding these values, and challenging poor or inappropriate practice where appropriate.
- To ensure families and their children remain at the heart of all our work.
- To act as an ambassador for Candlelighters.
- To undertake any other duties as reasonably required.
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The Role - Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of building and maintaining positive relationships with a wide range of people.
- Experience of working towards targets, objectives or key outcomes.
- Experience of organising events, projects, activities or programmes.
- Experience managing income and expenditure budgets.
- Experience of presenting to groups of different sizes and ages.
Desirable
- Experience within fundraising or the charity sector.
- Experience working with schools, colleges or young people.
- Experience in sales, account management, customer service, business development or relationship management.
- Experience delivering presentations, training or workshops.
- Experience using CRM databases.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confident and enjoys presenting to groups of different sizes and ages.
- Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Empathetic, compassionate and people focused.
- Passionate about delivering excellent supporter experiences.
- Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to communicate sensitively.
- Warm, approachable and professional.
- Flexible, enthusiastic and self-motivated.
- Committed to the values and mission of Candlelighters.
- Able to build trust and meaningful relationships with families, supporters and community partners.
Other Requirement
Essential
- Full UK driving licence.
- Access to a vehicle for work purposes.
- Willingness to work flexibly to meet the requirements of the role and the charity.
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it remains subject to change at any time to meet the changing needs of the Charity.
How to Apply:
For more information about the role description and details on how to apply, please complete your application through the Candlelighters website here: https://www.candlelighters.org.uk/jobs/regional-fundraiser/ or apply through LinkedIn using the button above.
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