Regional Fundraising Officer

What we do For one in two of us, cancer will change everything. When it does, so can we. Weston Park Cancer Charity is here to face cancer with you.  Our services, advise and support are for you and the people close to you, helping everyone to live with and beyond cancer. The funds we raise also support vital, pioneering research and clinical trials led by the exceptional medical experts at Weston Park Cancer Centre.  It’s our job to care in every sense for our patients and their families.  Our help is free, and we’re here for you, together every step. What you do Main purpose of post This is a wide-ranging regional fundraising role, covering community fundraising and events activity across the charity’s geographical reach of South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire and North Nottinghamshire. You will be required to initiate, develop and grow new and existing fundraising opportunities and relationships with community groups, organisations and schools utilising your passion and understanding for excellent donor stewardship and donor care, ensuring our supporters feel valued and appreciated. You will work with the wider fundraising, volunteer and marketing team to ensure effective implementation of the events and campaigns activities regionally, as well as cultivate and recruit new and existing supporters and volunteers to participate in fundraising and third-party events to raise the profile and income of the charity. This is the perfect role for anyone who loves to be ‘out and about’ within the community, meeting new people and who understands that no two days are the same, as such, some out of hours, evening and weekend work should be expected, for which an excellent time off in lieu benefit will be applied in return. Key Responsibilities · Developing and maintaining sustainable relationships with supporters in local communities, this will involve extensive travel across the geographical area of the charity · Working as part of a supportive fundraising team to positively promote Weston Park Cancer Charity within South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire and North Nottinghamshire. · Implementing fundraising plans for identified fundraising supporters and audience groups, in order to deliver on specified fundraising targets. · Managing community fundraising supporter relationships to a high standard, to ensure excellent stewardship and donor care. · To be a consistent and visible presence within the local community to raise the profile of the charity and increase brand awareness. · Support the wider fundraising team with innovative and creative ideas for income generation that make us stand out from the crowd. · Ensure that all communication and interaction with donors is captured through the Fundraising database CRM System and that all donors are thanked timely and efficiently. · Contributing to the positive culture of the charity and outwardly in the region. · Take ownership of your individual Learning & Development needs. · Provide support for fundraising initiatives, campaigns & events during the year, working closely with the wider team to ensure the success of the charities strategic plan. · Represent the charity by attending cheque presentations and talks to promote the work that we do. · Attend and contribute to team meetings and 'away days' and be an active, invested member of our team · Ability and willingness to travel throughout the region to attend both charity and supporter led events · Able to work flexibly, including working in the evenings and at weekends. · Apply the guidance provided by the Fundraising Regulator and Institute of Fundraising or any fundraising governing bodies to any fundraising activity · The Regional Fundraising Officer role will be subject to an annual income target, set at the beginning of each financial year in line with the budget approved by the Board of Trustees. General Responsibilities: Every employee is required to: • Adhere to, and comply with, organisational policies, procedures and guidelines at all times. • Take all reasonable steps to manage and promote a safe and healthy working environment which is free from discrimination. • Comply with the organisational policy on confidentiality, and the General Data Protection Regulations • Respect the confidentiality and privacy of donors, guests and staff at all times. • Maintain a constant awareness of health, welfare and safety issues affecting colleagues, patients, volunteers, visitors and themselves. •         Participate in personal and organisational training and development and performance framework meetings The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation. Who you are We are seeking a highly motivated individual who shares our values to join Weston Park Cancer Charity’s busy charity team. Our Regional Fundraising Officer will play a vital part of our Fundrais