Fundraiser (Regular Giving and Trusts and Foundations)
- Recruiter
- St Gemma's Hospice
- Location
- Leeds
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 25 May 2017
- Closes
- 31 May 2017
- Sectors
- Charity & Voluntary
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Hours: 30-37.5 hours per week
St Gemma's Hospice is the largest hospice in Yorkshire and one of the largest in the UK. The Hospice provides expert palliative and end of life care, in a quality environment, for thousands of local people each year. It's a prominent and respected charity at the heart of the local community with a large range of specialist services to support patients, their families and friends.
Working for St Gemma's can offer a rewarding career in a friendly environment. Over 250 staff across a 4 acre site, 24 Charity Shops and a Retail Hub, work together to ensure that patients and their families have the best possible experience and receive the highest quality of care.
Are you a natural story teller? Are you passionate about the difference that hospice care makes to patients and their loved ones? Do you believe in giving supporters the best possible care so that they feel connected to St Gemma's and will want to continue their support over many years? Would you like to join the Supporter Engagement Team and use your skills to raise vital funds for patients?
This year, St Gemma's has a fundraising target of more than GBP6 million. We are seeking a Fundraiser (Regular Giving and Trusts and Foundations) to join the busy and successful Supporter Engagement Team. You will be responsible for developing and managing all aspects of regular giving, direct mail, online appeals and applications to trusts and foundations. Previous experience in fundraising is desirable but not essential. You will need excellent computer skills and excellent written and oral communication skills.
It is essential that you have the ability to plan effectively and meet tight deadlines. You will be responsible for delivering challenging income budgets and keeping tight control of expenditure. You will occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends. Ability to drive and use of a car is essential.
You will:
Be an excellent story teller
Be motivated to reach and exceed income targets
Have the ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
Have excellent written and oral communication skills
Have excellent interpersonal skills
Be highly organised
Be dynamic and innovative in your approach
Be an excellent problem solver
Be enthusiastic and optimistic in your outlook
If you are a highly organised, passionate and committed individual who believes in excellent hospice care for the people of Leeds, then St Gemma's wants you to join their team.
We offer a competitive benefits package including free car parking and subsidised meals. Job share opportunities may be considered for this role.
To discuss this opportunity in greater detail please call Tracie Harrison, Head of Supporter Engagement on .
Please see our website - - for further information and to download an application pack.
Closing date: Thursday 8 June 2017 (12noon)
Interviews: Thursday 29 June 2017
St Gemma's Hospice is the largest hospice in Yorkshire and one of the largest in the UK. The Hospice provides expert palliative and end of life care, in a quality environment, for thousands of local people each year. It's a prominent and respected charity at the heart of the local community with a large range of specialist services to support patients, their families and friends.
Working for St Gemma's can offer a rewarding career in a friendly environment. Over 250 staff across a 4 acre site, 24 Charity Shops and a Retail Hub, work together to ensure that patients and their families have the best possible experience and receive the highest quality of care.
Are you a natural story teller? Are you passionate about the difference that hospice care makes to patients and their loved ones? Do you believe in giving supporters the best possible care so that they feel connected to St Gemma's and will want to continue their support over many years? Would you like to join the Supporter Engagement Team and use your skills to raise vital funds for patients?
This year, St Gemma's has a fundraising target of more than GBP6 million. We are seeking a Fundraiser (Regular Giving and Trusts and Foundations) to join the busy and successful Supporter Engagement Team. You will be responsible for developing and managing all aspects of regular giving, direct mail, online appeals and applications to trusts and foundations. Previous experience in fundraising is desirable but not essential. You will need excellent computer skills and excellent written and oral communication skills.
It is essential that you have the ability to plan effectively and meet tight deadlines. You will be responsible for delivering challenging income budgets and keeping tight control of expenditure. You will occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends. Ability to drive and use of a car is essential.
You will:
Be an excellent story teller
Be motivated to reach and exceed income targets
Have the ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
Have excellent written and oral communication skills
Have excellent interpersonal skills
Be highly organised
Be dynamic and innovative in your approach
Be an excellent problem solver
Be enthusiastic and optimistic in your outlook
If you are a highly organised, passionate and committed individual who believes in excellent hospice care for the people of Leeds, then St Gemma's wants you to join their team.
We offer a competitive benefits package including free car parking and subsidised meals. Job share opportunities may be considered for this role.
To discuss this opportunity in greater detail please call Tracie Harrison, Head of Supporter Engagement on .
Please see our website - - for further information and to download an application pack.
Closing date: Thursday 8 June 2017 (12noon)
Interviews: Thursday 29 June 2017