Senior Fundraising Manager

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Fundraising Manager to join our dedicated team on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. You will be joining a dynamic supportive and hard-working team working consistently above their targets. This role is suited to both established senior managers and those looking to move into a more senior role.

St Johns Hospice We provide quality holistic care to people living with life-limiting illnesses and their families across North London. As well as our Inpatient Unit and Wellbeing Centre located in St Johns Wood we work out in the community in peoples homes providing care to more than 4500 people every year.

If you are ready for a new challenge and share our passion and commitment to providing quality holistic care to patients and their families then we would love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Fundraising Manager

Strategic Leadership & Income Generation

Follow the fundraising strategy developing and executing annual plans to achieve revenue targets and diversify income streams.
Oversee the growth of Individual Giving Regular Giving and In Memory Giving and Community Fundraising initiatives.
Design and implement targeted fundraising campaigns leveraging insights and KPIs to maximise donor engagement and income.
Promote fundraising opportunities across community networks digital channels individual giving portals and public platforms.

2. Team Leadership & Management

Manage and inspire a team of fundraising professionals ensuring objectives 1:1s and appraisals are delivered in line with HR policy.
Develop clear annual training time management and support plans for staff and volunteers.
Provide day-to-day leadership to ensure high performance accountability and a collaborative working culture.

3. Volunteer Programme Oversight

Oversee the ongoing development of the Hospice volunteer programme alongside the Volunteer Executive ensuring effective recruitment onboarding training and retention.
Work directly with clinical teams to align volunteer support with operational needs guaranteeing smooth running of hospice activities.
Ensure all volunteers receive regular feedback and adhere to health and safety requirements.
Maintain and develop the programme in line with Investing in Volunteers standards.

4. Donor Relations & Stakeholder Engagement

Cultivate steward and strengthen long-term relationships with key donors sponsors community partners and supporters.
Support the delivery of fundraising events such as community fairs and photography competitions attracting large public support. Support the team during gala dinners and garden parties. Oversee the Events Executive in all areas of their role.
Enhance the Hospices visibility and supporter engagement through partnership building and community presence.

5. Data Finance & Compliance

Ensure all donor and volunteer records are held and maintained under GDPR and internal data protection regulations.

Am I the right person for this Senior Fundraising Manager role

At least 3 years experience in the fundraising sector
Experience in managing volunteers and/ or a team of employees with ability to motivate
Experience in Community/ event fundraising
Experience with an individual/ regular giving programme
A proven track record of delivering against targets and deadlines
Proven experience of identifying and responding to external opportunities and an ability to translate into plans of action
Experience of representing an organisation at senior level
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Management of people from all diverse backgrounds
Attention to detail
Knowledge of all main Office 365 suite and CRM systems
Understanding of GDPR Gift Aid and Charity Governance

Why apply for this role

At our organisation we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training we offer our employees a wide range of benefits;

When you become part of the HJE Family these are some of the benefits you will receive:

Private healthcare scheme worth up to 20000 per year
27 days annual leave
Blue Light Card discounts
Interest-free season ticket loans
Cycle to work scheme
Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
Free newspaper and media subscriptions
Local Business discounts
Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
Refer a Friend scheme
Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
Personal development and training courses
Annual events and recognition awards
Career progression and increments
For employees joining us from the NHS we can provide continuation of your NHS pension

If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful forward thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you.

Required Experience:

Manager