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Fundraising Manager
Posted 2 hours 53 minutes ago by Rockinghorse Children's Charity
Permanent
Part Time
Community & Sport Jobs
Not Specified, United Kingdom
Job Description
Job Description & Person Specification
Post Title: Fundraising Manager
Responsible to: Head of Fundraising & Partnerships
Purpose of Job: Tosecure income from across fundraising including supporters, events, and partnerships.
Location: Rockinghorse is based in central Brighton. Our work is across Sussex.
Salary Range: £32k to £36k depending on experience.
Contract: Up to 37.5 hours (FTE). Part time and other flexible arrangements welcomed. It is expected that the postholder will fulfil any additional duties during evenings and weekends as required and work flexibly to do so.
About Rockinghorse Children s Charity
Rockinghorse Children s Charity supports sick and disabled children across Sussex. We support babies, children and young people, along with their families, at The Royal Alexandra Children s Hospital and The Trevor Mann Baby Unit in Brighton and all of the specialist children s wards and baby units throughout Sussex.
We deliver and fund projects that enable doctors and nurses to do more. All of projects are led by the needs of children and young people and their families the lifesaving medical equipment, the support for parents and families, the toys for children spending time in hospitals across Sussex, the environments and spaces that help children feel more at home when they are in hospital and additional staff to make sure children get the best possible care when they are unwell.
Originally set up in 1967 by Dr Trevor Mann, we have been supporting children for more than 55 years, and in that time, we have supported nearly a million children and their families. As the official fundraising arm of the Royal Alexandra Children s Hospital, including the Trevor Mann Baby Unit, we work with the NHS, charity partners and the Sussex community to ensure children can be children no matter now sick they are.
We do not receive any government, statutory or local authority funding and so we rely on the generous support of individuals, community groups, companies and trusts: people like you, who care about children and want Sussex to be a safe place for children to grow up.
About the role
In 2022 we launched our three-year strategic plan, which prioritised our activities to enable us to support more babies, children and teenagers. As we enter the final year of this strategy the charity continues to expand and develop its projects and services children all over Sussex.
This role will support the Head of Fundraising & Partnerships in securing income in line with targets across our fundraising portfolio, to ensure we can continue to deliver life-saving projects for children and young people across Sussex.
You ll bring excellent organisational skills, outstanding written and verbal communication skills, a can-do attitude, evidence of brilliant relationship management skills and a passion and enthusiasm for fundraising. You ll be part of a successful fundraising team that values wellbeing and champions teamwork, where our vision for children and young people is shared, and success is celebrated.
Duties of the role
Supporting the charity to secure income from across our fundraising portfolio:
Rockinghorse raises money to support children in hospitals, their families and the staff that care for them.
Support the delivery of a programme of unique and income generating Rockinghorse events according to agreed plans each year, to be determined by postholder in collaboration with the Head of Fundraising & Partnerships.
Support the creation of new, exciting and innovative events for the charity that support the charity s objectives to thank supporters, to engage new and existing supporters, to generate income and/or raise our profile.
Support with expanding our external and third-party events programme working with external events companies to deliver existing events and developing new ones that support the charity s mission and maximising the income they generate for the charity.
Work with our Head of Marketing & Communication to develop seasonal campaigns (Spring and Christmas) that appeal to, educate and inform our supporters and generate income (against agreed targets).
Maintain and develop the charity s central database (e-Tapestry) for fundraising activities and supporters.
Undertake reporting function for fundraising activities and supporters.
Work with the Head of Fundraising & Partnerships on budgeting and reporting of income generating activities.
Represent the charity at our events and activities, which will include evenings and weekends.
Support the charity s income generation strategy, in line with the charity s strategic plan, which generates the income and ROI required to further Rockinghorse s charitable mission.
Supporting the charity to deliver brilliant, funded projects that support children and their families:
Rockinghorse delivers and funds around 70 projects per year supporting sick and disabled babies, children, young people and their families in hospitals in Sussex.
Work with Head of Fundraising & Partnerships to match projects to partners, supporters and appeals to ensure our projects are funded and delivered.
Work with Head of Fundraising & Partnerships to create case for supports for our projects that appeal to and attract a range of supporters.
Work with Projects Manager, project leads and Head of Marketing & Communication to create and disseminate project updates and communication to ensure our supporters are informed, educated and engaged in our work.
Work with the Head of Marketing and Communications and project leads to build up a bank of case studies, quotes and stories we can use to feed back to supporters.
Support the charity more widely:
Represent Rockinghorse at events, activities and networks, building strong peer relationships and sharing best practice.
Model excellent conduct and behaviours in line with the charity s values and ethos.
Carry out other such duties as may be required for the purposes of the charity; this will include working during evenings and weekends as required and the postholder would be expected to work flexibly to do so.
There are travel requirements for this post (covering the whole of Sussex) to attend, put on events and meet with our supporters.
Person specification
Essential experience, skills and knowledge for the role:
1. Experience and understanding of the principles of fundraising in a charity and/or not for profit.
2. Experience and understanding managing events.
3. Able to work collaboratively and build productive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and third-party agencies.
4. Able to prioritise own workload effectively and confidence to work autonomously.
5. Excellent time management skills with strong prioritisation and organisation skills.
6. Brilliant communication and interpersonal abilities able to engage with stakeholders quickly and effectively.
7. Ability to handle confidential supporter information.
8. Experience of using customer relationship management platforms (Rockinghorse uses e-Tapestry).
9. Commitment to Rockinghorse Children s Charity s mission, vision and values.
Desirable experience, skills and knowledge:
1. Experience managing communications and/or marketing to support fundraising engagement and support.
2. Previous work experience with a non-profit, or charitable organisation.
3. Experience of using MailChimp or other CRM & email platforms.
Work skills you ll need on the job:
1. A can-do attitude.
2. Brilliant organisational skills.
3. Excellent people skills, adaptable and flexible in manner and approach.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication.
5. Ability to work on own initiative and as an active team member.
6. Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits of working for Rockinghorse Children s Charity:
25 days annual leave (prorated for part-time) plus bank holidays.
An additional day of annual leave on your birthday.
Christmas closure days (prorated for part-time) up to three additional days of annual leave.
Cycle to work scheme.
Competitive pension scheme.
Employee and dependants health cash plan including access to an online GP and counselling.
Family leave including maternity, adoption, shared parental and paternity leave.
Ongoing opportunities for learning and professional development for staff.
Quarterly reward and recognition days for all staff.
Opportunity for flexible, hybrid and part-time working.
Subsidised car parking in Brighton.
Access to Enterprise Car Club.
Rockinghorse is committed to building an inclusive workplace, with equity for all, whilst embracing and championing inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all.
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Application Process
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter outlining how you fulfil the nine essential elements of the person specification.
Your covering letter must address your experience, skills and knowledge against the nine essential elements of the person spec. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. If you also have any of the desirable criteria . click apply for full job details
Post Title: Fundraising Manager
Responsible to: Head of Fundraising & Partnerships
Purpose of Job: Tosecure income from across fundraising including supporters, events, and partnerships.
Location: Rockinghorse is based in central Brighton. Our work is across Sussex.
Salary Range: £32k to £36k depending on experience.
Contract: Up to 37.5 hours (FTE). Part time and other flexible arrangements welcomed. It is expected that the postholder will fulfil any additional duties during evenings and weekends as required and work flexibly to do so.
About Rockinghorse Children s Charity
Rockinghorse Children s Charity supports sick and disabled children across Sussex. We support babies, children and young people, along with their families, at The Royal Alexandra Children s Hospital and The Trevor Mann Baby Unit in Brighton and all of the specialist children s wards and baby units throughout Sussex.
We deliver and fund projects that enable doctors and nurses to do more. All of projects are led by the needs of children and young people and their families the lifesaving medical equipment, the support for parents and families, the toys for children spending time in hospitals across Sussex, the environments and spaces that help children feel more at home when they are in hospital and additional staff to make sure children get the best possible care when they are unwell.
Originally set up in 1967 by Dr Trevor Mann, we have been supporting children for more than 55 years, and in that time, we have supported nearly a million children and their families. As the official fundraising arm of the Royal Alexandra Children s Hospital, including the Trevor Mann Baby Unit, we work with the NHS, charity partners and the Sussex community to ensure children can be children no matter now sick they are.
We do not receive any government, statutory or local authority funding and so we rely on the generous support of individuals, community groups, companies and trusts: people like you, who care about children and want Sussex to be a safe place for children to grow up.
About the role
In 2022 we launched our three-year strategic plan, which prioritised our activities to enable us to support more babies, children and teenagers. As we enter the final year of this strategy the charity continues to expand and develop its projects and services children all over Sussex.
This role will support the Head of Fundraising & Partnerships in securing income in line with targets across our fundraising portfolio, to ensure we can continue to deliver life-saving projects for children and young people across Sussex.
You ll bring excellent organisational skills, outstanding written and verbal communication skills, a can-do attitude, evidence of brilliant relationship management skills and a passion and enthusiasm for fundraising. You ll be part of a successful fundraising team that values wellbeing and champions teamwork, where our vision for children and young people is shared, and success is celebrated.
Duties of the role
Supporting the charity to secure income from across our fundraising portfolio:
Rockinghorse raises money to support children in hospitals, their families and the staff that care for them.
Support the delivery of a programme of unique and income generating Rockinghorse events according to agreed plans each year, to be determined by postholder in collaboration with the Head of Fundraising & Partnerships.
Support the creation of new, exciting and innovative events for the charity that support the charity s objectives to thank supporters, to engage new and existing supporters, to generate income and/or raise our profile.
Support with expanding our external and third-party events programme working with external events companies to deliver existing events and developing new ones that support the charity s mission and maximising the income they generate for the charity.
Work with our Head of Marketing & Communication to develop seasonal campaigns (Spring and Christmas) that appeal to, educate and inform our supporters and generate income (against agreed targets).
Maintain and develop the charity s central database (e-Tapestry) for fundraising activities and supporters.
Undertake reporting function for fundraising activities and supporters.
Work with the Head of Fundraising & Partnerships on budgeting and reporting of income generating activities.
Represent the charity at our events and activities, which will include evenings and weekends.
Support the charity s income generation strategy, in line with the charity s strategic plan, which generates the income and ROI required to further Rockinghorse s charitable mission.
Supporting the charity to deliver brilliant, funded projects that support children and their families:
Rockinghorse delivers and funds around 70 projects per year supporting sick and disabled babies, children, young people and their families in hospitals in Sussex.
Work with Head of Fundraising & Partnerships to match projects to partners, supporters and appeals to ensure our projects are funded and delivered.
Work with Head of Fundraising & Partnerships to create case for supports for our projects that appeal to and attract a range of supporters.
Work with Projects Manager, project leads and Head of Marketing & Communication to create and disseminate project updates and communication to ensure our supporters are informed, educated and engaged in our work.
Work with the Head of Marketing and Communications and project leads to build up a bank of case studies, quotes and stories we can use to feed back to supporters.
Support the charity more widely:
Represent Rockinghorse at events, activities and networks, building strong peer relationships and sharing best practice.
Model excellent conduct and behaviours in line with the charity s values and ethos.
Carry out other such duties as may be required for the purposes of the charity; this will include working during evenings and weekends as required and the postholder would be expected to work flexibly to do so.
There are travel requirements for this post (covering the whole of Sussex) to attend, put on events and meet with our supporters.
Person specification
Essential experience, skills and knowledge for the role:
1. Experience and understanding of the principles of fundraising in a charity and/or not for profit.
2. Experience and understanding managing events.
3. Able to work collaboratively and build productive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and third-party agencies.
4. Able to prioritise own workload effectively and confidence to work autonomously.
5. Excellent time management skills with strong prioritisation and organisation skills.
6. Brilliant communication and interpersonal abilities able to engage with stakeholders quickly and effectively.
7. Ability to handle confidential supporter information.
8. Experience of using customer relationship management platforms (Rockinghorse uses e-Tapestry).
9. Commitment to Rockinghorse Children s Charity s mission, vision and values.
Desirable experience, skills and knowledge:
1. Experience managing communications and/or marketing to support fundraising engagement and support.
2. Previous work experience with a non-profit, or charitable organisation.
3. Experience of using MailChimp or other CRM & email platforms.
Work skills you ll need on the job:
1. A can-do attitude.
2. Brilliant organisational skills.
3. Excellent people skills, adaptable and flexible in manner and approach.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication.
5. Ability to work on own initiative and as an active team member.
6. Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits of working for Rockinghorse Children s Charity:
25 days annual leave (prorated for part-time) plus bank holidays.
An additional day of annual leave on your birthday.
Christmas closure days (prorated for part-time) up to three additional days of annual leave.
Cycle to work scheme.
Competitive pension scheme.
Employee and dependants health cash plan including access to an online GP and counselling.
Family leave including maternity, adoption, shared parental and paternity leave.
Ongoing opportunities for learning and professional development for staff.
Quarterly reward and recognition days for all staff.
Opportunity for flexible, hybrid and part-time working.
Subsidised car parking in Brighton.
Access to Enterprise Car Club.
Rockinghorse is committed to building an inclusive workplace, with equity for all, whilst embracing and championing inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all.
_
Application Process
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter outlining how you fulfil the nine essential elements of the person specification.
Your covering letter must address your experience, skills and knowledge against the nine essential elements of the person spec. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. If you also have any of the desirable criteria . click apply for full job details
