We are currently seeking a Head of Fundraising to lead and develop a fundraising department and strategy to ensure financial sustainability of the organisation's services.
This role is essential in securing the necessary resources to support the hospice's mission to meet the needs of people with a terminal illness and ensure local people get the very best care at the end of their life.
To be successful in this role, you will have experience in professional fundraising and an in-depth understanding of various fundraising techniques.
If you're friendly, reliable, and eager to contribute to our cause, we'd love to have you join our team!
Main Duties of the Job
By cultivating relationships with donors, driving innovative fundraising campaigns, and managing a dedicated team, the Head of Fundraising plays a crucial role in enabling Teesside Hospice to continue its essential work and improve its services for the future. You will bring a passion for supporter engagement and building relationships, a passion for innovation, and a creative flair to bring new ideas and shape the exciting future of fundraising at Teesside Hospice. About Us
We're changing lives across Teesside by supporting people and families who have been affected by a terminal illness. We support around 3,000 people in Tees Valley, primarily in Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland. We help them make the most of every day, ensuring they receive the best possible care by creating experiences and memories that last a lifetime. Everybody gets treated as an individual, whether it's physical, mental, or emotional support they need from us. We support people to stay as independent as possible for as long as possible. We're bringing people together, from patients, family, and friends to our clinical team, counsellors, staff, volunteers, and our fundraisers. We make sure that everyone gets to live well until the very end. We really care. We were founded by local people and will always be here for local people. We understand their lives, the community, and culture, so are incredibly well placed to offer highly personalised levels of care. It costs us around £17,000 each day to run all our services, which include: a 10-bed Inpatient Unit, Wellbeing Centre, Outreach, Bereavement services for Adults and Children, and a lymphoedema Clinic. Job Responsibilities
Alongside the Director of Income Generation, create, develop, and deliver a fundraising strategy to support Teesside Hospice's new incoming strategy and strategic objectives. Identify new fundraising opportunities and innovative approaches to diversify income streams. Lead, mentor, and develop the fundraising team, setting clear objectives and providing ongoing support and training. Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment, promoting a culture of excellence and accountability. Cultivate and maintain relationships with major donors, corporate partners, trusts, foundations, key local influential stakeholders, community groups, and supporters. Develop and implement effective stewardship plans to ensure donor engagement and retention. Plan, coordinate, and oversee major fundraising campaigns, appeals, and events, ensuring they are well-executed and achieve set targets. Collaborate with the marketing team to create compelling campaign materials and communication plans. Develop and manage the fundraising budget, ensuring efficient use of resources and maximizing return on investment. Monitor and report on fundraising income and expenditure, providing regular updates to the Director of Income Generation and SMT. Ensure all fundraising activities comply with relevant legal standards, ethical guidelines, and best practices. Maintain accurate records and reporting, adhering to data protection regulations and transparency requirements. Act as the primary point of contact for fundraising-related inquiries and represent Teesside Hospice at external events and meetings. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including community leaders, volunteers, and partner organizations. Alongside the Director of Income Generation, analyze fundraising performance data to inform strategic decisions and identify areas for improvement. Work closely with the marketing team to develop and implement integrated fundraising and communication strategies. Ensure consistent and effective messaging across all fundraising campaigns and materials. Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to support fundraising activities, ensuring they are effectively utilized and engaged. Identify and secure strategic partnerships that align with Teesside Hospice's mission and contribute to fundraising efforts. Negotiate and manage sponsorship agreements and other partnership arrangements. Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in fundraising, implementing new ideas and approaches to enhance fundraising efforts. Encourage a culture of innovation within the fundraising team, fostering creativity and continuous improvement. Person Specification
Qualifications
Commitment to staying current with industry trends and best practices. Experience
Minimum of 5 years professional fundraising experience, in-depth understanding of various fundraising techniques. Minimum of 2 years leading a team to achieve income targets. Knowledge of relevant regulations and best practices in fundraising. Experience in donor stewardship and relationship management, ensuring positive donor experience and long-term engagement. Proven ability to develop and manage fundraising budgets maximizing Return on Investment. Experience of working in collaboration with marketing and retail teams to execute fundraising campaigns and create materials. Knowledge of legal and ethical standards in fundraising, ensuring all activities adhere to these guidelines. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours.
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By cultivating relationships with donors, driving innovative fundraising campaigns, and managing a dedicated team, the Head of Fundraising plays a crucial role in enabling Teesside Hospice to continue its essential work and improve its services for the future. You will bring a passion for supporter engagement and building relationships, a passion for innovation, and a creative flair to bring new ideas and shape the exciting future of fundraising at Teesside Hospice. About Us
We're changing lives across Teesside by supporting people and families who have been affected by a terminal illness. We support around 3,000 people in Tees Valley, primarily in Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland. We help them make the most of every day, ensuring they receive the best possible care by creating experiences and memories that last a lifetime. Everybody gets treated as an individual, whether it's physical, mental, or emotional support they need from us. We support people to stay as independent as possible for as long as possible. We're bringing people together, from patients, family, and friends to our clinical team, counsellors, staff, volunteers, and our fundraisers. We make sure that everyone gets to live well until the very end. We really care. We were founded by local people and will always be here for local people. We understand their lives, the community, and culture, so are incredibly well placed to offer highly personalised levels of care. It costs us around £17,000 each day to run all our services, which include: a 10-bed Inpatient Unit, Wellbeing Centre, Outreach, Bereavement services for Adults and Children, and a lymphoedema Clinic. Job Responsibilities
Alongside the Director of Income Generation, create, develop, and deliver a fundraising strategy to support Teesside Hospice's new incoming strategy and strategic objectives. Identify new fundraising opportunities and innovative approaches to diversify income streams. Lead, mentor, and develop the fundraising team, setting clear objectives and providing ongoing support and training. Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment, promoting a culture of excellence and accountability. Cultivate and maintain relationships with major donors, corporate partners, trusts, foundations, key local influential stakeholders, community groups, and supporters. Develop and implement effective stewardship plans to ensure donor engagement and retention. Plan, coordinate, and oversee major fundraising campaigns, appeals, and events, ensuring they are well-executed and achieve set targets. Collaborate with the marketing team to create compelling campaign materials and communication plans. Develop and manage the fundraising budget, ensuring efficient use of resources and maximizing return on investment. Monitor and report on fundraising income and expenditure, providing regular updates to the Director of Income Generation and SMT. Ensure all fundraising activities comply with relevant legal standards, ethical guidelines, and best practices. Maintain accurate records and reporting, adhering to data protection regulations and transparency requirements. Act as the primary point of contact for fundraising-related inquiries and represent Teesside Hospice at external events and meetings. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including community leaders, volunteers, and partner organizations. Alongside the Director of Income Generation, analyze fundraising performance data to inform strategic decisions and identify areas for improvement. Work closely with the marketing team to develop and implement integrated fundraising and communication strategies. Ensure consistent and effective messaging across all fundraising campaigns and materials. Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to support fundraising activities, ensuring they are effectively utilized and engaged. Identify and secure strategic partnerships that align with Teesside Hospice's mission and contribute to fundraising efforts. Negotiate and manage sponsorship agreements and other partnership arrangements. Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in fundraising, implementing new ideas and approaches to enhance fundraising efforts. Encourage a culture of innovation within the fundraising team, fostering creativity and continuous improvement. Person Specification
Qualifications
Commitment to staying current with industry trends and best practices. Experience
Minimum of 5 years professional fundraising experience, in-depth understanding of various fundraising techniques. Minimum of 2 years leading a team to achieve income targets. Knowledge of relevant regulations and best practices in fundraising. Experience in donor stewardship and relationship management, ensuring positive donor experience and long-term engagement. Proven ability to develop and manage fundraising budgets maximizing Return on Investment. Experience of working in collaboration with marketing and retail teams to execute fundraising campaigns and create materials. Knowledge of legal and ethical standards in fundraising, ensuring all activities adhere to these guidelines. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours.
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