Job Description
Position:
Community and Events Fundraiser
Salary:
£21,000 - £24,000
Hours:
37.5 hours a week
Base:
University Hospital, Coventry
Responsible to:
Head of UHCW Charity
Who we are:
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Charity supports and improves the health
and wellbeing of the patients of both hospitals managed by University Hospitals Coventry
and Warwickshire NHS Trust – University Hospital, Coventry and the Hospital of St Cross,
Rugby. We also manage the charitable funds of Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership
NHS Trust, supporting local mental healthcare, learning disability services and community
services. We exist to make things better for patients, their families and the staff who treat
them; to support innovations and developments in treatments and to ensure patients
receive world class care, now and in the future.
The role:
We are looking for a fundraising professional with experience of organising and marketing
events
and
an
excellent
understanding
of
relationship
management,
supporter
development and who has the drive and enthusiasm necessary to help grow this
programme. They will raise funds for, and awareness of, University Hospitals Coventry and
Warwickshire Charity throughout Coventry and Warwickshire by:
- developing long term fundraising relationships with groups, volunteers and local
organisations;
- recruiting participants onto third party events (such as challenge and running events)
and by organising our own Charity events.
Registered charity, England and Wales (1165393). Registered company limited by guarantee, England and Wales (9981080). Registered Office:
Main Reception, University Hospital, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX.
Responsibilities include:
1. Financial
1.1. To achieve monthly income and activity targets as agreed with the Head of UHCW
Charity
1.2. To evaluate all activities in terms of a cost/benefit ratio and to act with clear benefit
in sight either in income or awareness.
2. Community Fundraising
2.1. To liaise with local schools, businesses, churches, individuals, organisations and
community groups to raise fundraising income and promote University Hospitals
Coventry and Warwickshire Charity
2.2. To identify and develop fundraising activities to be delivered in the community,
including our weekly lottery, annual prize draw, collection boxes and in aid of
events
2.3. To work closely with volunteers assisting them in their fundraising activities and to
recruit new volunteers and establish fundraising groups
2.4. To attend fundraising events as and when required as a representative of
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Charity – including some
unsociable hours
2.5. To build effective relationships with supporters to maximise the income generated
for University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire as well as ensure a great
supporter experience
3. Event Fundraising
3.1. To develop and grow the existing portfolio of third party and Charity events and to
ensure the ongoing engagement/contact with participants
3.2. To recruit and integrate volunteers in support of events organisation and on the
day support
3.3. To secure sponsorship of event resources to reduce costs
3.4. To ensure all events comply with health and safety standards, sector standards
and the charity’s insurance policy.
Registered charity, England and Wales (1165393). Registered company limited by guarantee, England and Wales (9981080). Registered Office:
Main Reception, University Hospital, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX.
4. Public Relations and Marketing
4.1. To devise and deliver a marketing plan for each fundraising event and community
activity
4.2. To write media releases, for social media channels (e.g. Twitter, Facebook,
LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram) and to update the Charity website
4.3. To design event marketing materials and fundraiser/volunteer resources
4.4. To attend speaking engagements, organise cheque presentations and host guests
at the NHS sites - as a representative of University Hospitals Coventry and
Warwickshire Charity
5. Managing Information
5.1. To maintain and update the fundraising database, Harlequin
5.2. To ensure all data collation is in line with current data protection laws and
supporter relationship management plans
5.3. To process correspondence and other documentation as necessary
5.4. To provide reports and analysis of fundraising activities
6. Ensure all fundraising activities and events are in line appropriate legislation, the
Institute of Fundraising Codes of Fundraising Practice, and any other code of practice
applicable to the role or the charity
7. Assist generally within the Charity on a flexible basis as directed by the Head of UHCW
Charity
8. To participate in annual appraisal and training as identified
9. To participate in mandatory training appropriate to the post
10. To abide by the policies and procedures of University Hospitals Coventry and
Warwickshire Charity (and of the NHS organisations as appropriate)
11. Any other duties commensurate with the post
Registered charity, England and Wales (1165393). Registered company limited by guarantee, England and Wales (9981080). Registered Office:
Main Reception, University Hospital, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX.
This job description is subject to periodic review and may be changed/updated as service
requirements change with the agreement of the post-holder, and the Head of UHCW
Charity
Registered charity, England and Wales (1165393). Registered company limited by guarantee, England and Wales (9981080). Registered Office:
Main Reception, University Hospital, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX.
Personal Specification
Position: Community and Events Fundraiser
Attributes
Desirable
Essential
Degree
Qualifications/
Training
Educated to GCSE standard or
equivalent (including Maths and English)
Experience in charity sector
Community and event fundraising
experience
Member of the Institute of
Fundraising
Use of Harlequin or other
relationship database
Pitching for accounts or Charity of
the Year relationships
Customer/ supporter care
Appeal fundraising
Relationship building – with individuals,
businesses, organisations and
volunteers
Experience
Representing an organisation at
high level meetings and with key
decision makers
Achieving income targets
Marketing across a number of channels
including social media, print and
broadcast media
Planning and project management
Decision making and resolving work
issues
Team player
Skills/Abilities
Analytical skills
Able to communicate with a variety of
people at all levels including giving
presentations to groups of people,
including children
Registered charity, England and Wales (1165393). Registered company limited by guarantee, England and Wales (9981080). Registered Office:
Main Reception, University Hospital, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX.
Excellent people skills
Good telephone manner
Numerate - able to draft income and
expenditure plan and to manage a
budget
Organised – good time management
Able to work out of hours, including on
occasions at weekends
Thorough working knowledge of
Microsoft Office packages i.e. Outlook,
Word Excel and PowerPoint
Car driver with full driving license*
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Professional
Approachable
Driven / Determination
Personal
Qualities
Enthusiastic
Flexible
Self-motivator
Sense of humour
Access to a vehicle*
Other
Able to lift and move items such as
tables, boxes of books and trading items
and other event resources.
* The post holder will spend a considerable amount of time in the community – to regularly attend events and
commitments throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, sometimes during unsociable hours and at weekends,
often to collect donations or with fundraising resources.
Registered charity, England and Wales (1165393). Registered company limited by guarantee, England and Wales (9981080). Registered Office:
Main Reception, University Hospital, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX.