1. JOB DETAILS
Position:Event & Community Fundraising Coordinator
Hours & Salary:Negotiable according to availability and experience
Accountable to:Support Services Manager/Trustees
In Association with:Support Staff and Volunteers
Base:Support Staff are based at our Alnwick centre, but there would be a requirement to visit our Berwick centre and travel throughout North Northumberland
2. AIM
To deliver agreed budgets, targets and income through developing andorganising a programme of successful hospice-led events and developing and sustaining relationships with those in the wider community who will fundraise on behalf of HospiceCare
3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Communication and relationships
Build and maintain good communication and relationships with all HospiceCare staff and volunteers
Communicate sensitively with patients if required
Hospice-led events
Build on the existing annual programme of fundraising events, thinking creatively to develop innovative ideas and new opportunities.
Prepare and agree event budgets and annual programme with Support Services Manager
Work closely with Volunteer Coordinator and HospiceCare volunteers to plan and deliver events efficiently and profitably
Review all event income and expenditure against budgets
Maintain detailed records of events including relevant volunteer feedback in the interests of continuity
Community Fundraising
Develop ways of recognising and encouraging those who already fundraise on our behalf
Actively recruit and motivate local supporter fundraising groups from within and beyond our existing volunteer and supporter base, offering appropriate advice, resources and recognition
Identify and develop fundraising opportunities throughout North Northumberland with formal local groups and associations, eg clubs, schools, workplaces
Marketing/PR
Keep abreast of developments in the clinical services looking for stories and information to present to supporters/general public
Maintain HospiceCare branding in all external communications
Seek out and exploit all appropriate means of marketing events and raising awareness of HospiceCareservices
Promote and oversee programme of HospiceCare Talks/Presentations to local groups, participating as required
Produce regular newsletterfor supporters and interested parties
General
Have flexibility to work on own initiative as well as with other team members and volunteers. There will be a requirement to work with volunteers, including delegating and supervising tasks and managing their time.
Take responsibility for all administration associated with key tasks – letters, sponsor forms, posters, phone calls etc - closely supervising any tasks delegated to admin staff or volunteers
Maintain and assist in development of relevant areas of HospiceCare contact database
Be aware of and comply with all relevant legal requirements relating to fundraising, volunteers, charity accounting, health and safety etc
Produce reports as required to SSM and Trustees
Attend staff meetings and training as required
Look out for new income streams the Hospice might explore, within the scope of available resources
Recommend to Support Services Manager possible improvements to policies and procedures within the Support Services Team
Maintain confidentiality of all personal information
4. PERSON SPECIFICATION
Excellent inter-personal skills to build relationshipswith a wide range of people in a variety of situations
An experienced organiser – proven track record of delivering profitable events
A passionate communicator – relevant experience in sales or marketing or charity communications
A committed team-player – able to give a strong lead, but also to value and encourage the skills and insights of others, exercising discretion as to the degree of responsibility they are willing/able to accept
An inspiring motivator – able to communicate effectively and enthusiastically so as to draw others into the HospiceCare cause
Demonstrably literate, numerate and experienced in using Microsoft Word, Excel and Publisher
Ability to manage own time effectively and prioritise own workload
Ability to work to deadlines and set and meet targets
Willingness to work outside normal agreed hours when required, in accordance with HospiceCare procedures for lieu time
Full UK driving license, willing to travel throughout North Northumberland using own vehicle
Willingness to train and learn new skills
Post subject to enhanced CRB and health checks
NB: This document is a guideline as to the general scope of the duties involved in the post. It is not intended to be rigid or inflexible, and will be reviewed from time to time according to the changing requirements of HospiceCare North Northumberland
Application Method:CV, letter detailing what you can bring to the position and contact details of two relevant referees (not relatives)
To:Bryony Stimpson
Support Services Manager
HospiceCare
Castleside House
40 Narrowgate
Alnwick
NE66 1JQ
OR
Closing Date:Friday 8th October 2010
Charity No 1103635 / SC0394811