Community Fundraiser

The Pepper Foundation is a local charity funding children’s hospice care at home, specialised play and family days for children living with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. The Community Fundraiser will be joining Pepper at an exciting time as we launch our new three-year fundraising strategy. Backed by committed investment and with full Board approval, we are delighted to be growing the charity to deliver sustainable income that directly supports local children and families with hospice care in the comfort of their own homes. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced relationship-builder to lead and grow community fundraising and challenge events activity, helping to raise vital income for The Pepper Foundation. You will take ownership of a varied portfolio of community fundraising activity, building and developing relationships with volunteers, schools, clubs, local businesses and community groups, while also nurturing existing supporters and creating an excellent experience for everyone who engages with us. You will lead the day-to-day delivery of our community fundraising and challenge events activity, proactively identifying new opportunities, developing a strong pipeline of support and managing your portfolio to grow income and deepen engagement with The Pepper Foundation. Hours: 30 hours per week (37.5hrs FTE) working from home - applicants must live within Hertfordshire or Buckinghamshire (or surrounding counties) Salary: £25,600 pro-rata (£32,000 FTE) Key Responsibilities: Financial • Deliver or exceed agreed income targets across community and challenge event  fundraising activities. • Manage agreed budgets for community fundraising activities and challenge events, monitoring income and expenditure and ensuring activity is delivered in line with agreed targets and plans. • Ensure activities are delivered as cost-effectively as possible, monitoring expenditure and helping to maximise return on investment. • Develop and refine fundraising products, activities and supporter experiences that put supporters at the centre of what we do and encourage long-term engagement. • Develop and maintain a pipeline of community fundraising opportunities, identifying prospects, converting enquiries and building repeat support from individuals, groups and local organisations. • Help convert one-off supporters and new enquiries into repeat fundraising relationships through strong stewardship, follow-up and tailored engagement. Communication • Build and develop strong long-term relationships with community groups, schools, clubs and individuals to increase awareness, support and donated income. • Support and manage key fundraising volunteers to help deliver income and activities. • Work with the Head of Fundraising and marketing partners to ensure community and challenge fundraising activities are promoted effectively through suitable online and offline channels. • Confidently communicate the work of The Pepper Foundation and inspire support through a variety of channels, including informal conversations, networking, presentations, written materials, newsletters and website copy. • Deliver a high standard of donor and supporter care to maximise fundraising potential and encourage long-term support. • Contribute ideas and content for promotional materials within agreed budgets and timelines. • Identify and pursue opportunities to broaden participation in community fundraising and increase supporter engagement across the region. • Proactively identify, develop and secure new community fundraising opportunities with local schools, groups, businesses and supporters to grow income and broaden engagement. • Ensure relevant staff and volunteers are well briefed on community fundraising activities. • Always represent The Pepper Foundation positively and professionally. • Communicate confidently with a wide range of supporters and stakeholders, handling queries and resolving issues in a calm and professional way. • Work collaboratively with colleagues across the fundraising team to ensure community fundraising activity is aligned with the wider fundraising strategy and income goals. Management • Recruit, train, support and motivate fundraising volunteers to help deliver community fundraising activities and events. • Manage relationships with external suppliers and partners, such as venues and event providers, to support successful delivery. Planning and Organisation • Develop and deliver activity, stewardship and campaign plans for community and challenge event fundraising within agreed priorities, budgets and income targets. • Deliver high-quality fundraising events that raise awareness of The Pepper Foundation across Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire. • Use Donorfy, our fundraising CRM, to administer and manage fundraising activity accurately and effectively, working with the Database Volunteer as needed. • Produce post-event evaluations and recommendations in line