Purpose of the Role

The purpose of this role is to develop strong relationships with new and existing fundraising supporters within your region, helping them to network, influence and fundraise to make a meaningful impact on the work of the charity.

Through your network and by creating new opportunities, you will increase income within your region across multiple streams including Education, Individuals, In Memory Supporters and Community Organisations.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will

• Have previous experience in income generation, including leading and inspiring networks to generate long-term income and partnerships
• Be self-motivated, independent and target-driven
• Be confident speaking to people and encouraging their support
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and be friendly, approachable, inspiring and engaging
• Hold a full, clean driving licence with access to a car

Principal Responsibilities

• Proactively recruit high-calibre supporters, volunteers and community groups, inspiring and leading these networks to generate sustainable income
• Manage a portfolio of regional donors, ensuring excellent stewardship and long-term engagement, and enabling supporters to maximise their fundraising potential
• Monitor and report on income, expenditure and key performance indicators, including volunteer recruitment and event registrations, while managing an income budget of approximately £600k per annum
• Deliver presentations and pitches to schools, community organisations and businesses
• Act as the face of BWCHC within your region, developing meaningful, long-term relationships
• Grow and strengthen volunteer and ambassador programmes in line with charity processes, enhancing volunteers’ skills to represent the charity effectively
• Spend at least 50% of your time working within your region, planning effectively, developing fundraising products and collaborating with colleagues across departments
• Maintain strong communication across the fundraising department and hospital, balancing relationships while working remotely
• Drive the regional fundraising strategy with energy and creativity, identifying and nurturing long-term supporter relationships
• Contribute to project or appeal working groups, such as Christmas campaigns, In Memory fundraising or Facebook challenges, ensuring information is shared across the team