In-Memory & Legacy Fundraiser

By developing relationships with key contacts and organisations in the community you will devise and deliver an engaging in-memory programme to achieve targets and grow our supporter base. Dealing with the administration of legacy fundraising, you will convert enquiries into pledges and raise awareness of legacy giving. You will be the Hospice s expert in these areas of fundraising.

We are looking for an In-Memory & Legacy Fundraiser to join our team generating vital income by identifying opportunities to create sustainable income and providing high quality, professional and motivational support services to people giving in memory of loved ones and through legacies.

Liaising with the marketing team to deliver impactful campaigns and supporter stories, you will utilise our database to take a holistic view of supporters and identify opportunities to further fundraise and increase donations.

To be successful, you will have good communication, networking and relationship building skills with the ability to act with compassion, tact, diplomacy and sensitivity. The ability to plan and organise complex tasks and activities is key along with customer care experience and a high level of computer literacy, including the use of databases. Good listening and telephone skills are essential.

About the Hospice

Set in the tranquil grounds of Willen Lake, Willen Hospice is the leading provider of specialist palliative care within the Milton Keynes area. We offer 24 hour / seven days a week palliative care to people who have advanced disease, caring for people in our Inpatient Unit which accommodates 15 patients and the local community. Our person-centred care is delivered with compassion and respect for people s wishes. We have an expanding Therapeutic & Wellbeing service offering Psychological Wellbeing, Social Care, Physiotherapy, Occupational and Complementary Therapy. Our dedicated Business Development teams and retail portfolio of shops raise vital funds to deliver this care.

In return for your skills and experience, you can expect: -

To join a supportive and caring team

Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 35 days pro rata (inclusive of statutory and bank holidays)

Free onsite parking at the Hospice

Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme

Enhanced maternity, adoption and sick pay provision

Ongoing commitment to education and professional development

Blue Light Card discounts (with membership)

Excellent on-site catering facilities

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

This appointment is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check

Interviews will be held week commencing 31 March 2025