We are seeking an experienced Fundraiser to take ownership of a strategic role with real influence. You ll design and deliver a bold plan to grow individual and community income, leading donor acquisition, retention and stewardship while overseeing the programme to build meaningful local relationships that strengthen our funding and deepen community support. This role presents an opportunity to make a tangible difference to the people and communities that our Hospice serves. As the lead for this income stream, you ll see the direct impact of your work in improved services and patient care, shape how we engage supporters for years to come, and leave a lasting legacy by growing an essential, sustainable source of funding. This role is for you if: You re energised by building strategy and owning a fundraising income stream end-to-end. You re a relationship-builder who can cultivate donors, volunteers and local partners. You re motivated by seeing the direct impact of your fundraising on patient care and services. You want a hands-on role where you can shape systems, processes and long-term plans. What you ll be doing: Developing and owning the individual giving and community fundraising strategy and annual plan. Designing and delivering donor acquisition and retention programmes (welcome journeys, regular giving, renewal campaigns). Creating and managing a high-quality stewardship programme: personalised communications, events and impact reporting. Working with the Community Fundraising Lead to recruit, support and mobilise volunteers and community fundraisers; coordinating local events and activities. Working with Communications to produce campaign materials, stories and digital content. Managing donor records, segmentation and reporting in the CRM; monitoring performance against targets. What we re looking for: Proven experience in individual giving or equivalent (3+ years). Strong interpersonal skills and confidence engaging donors, volunteers and local businesses. Track record of developing and delivering acquisition, retention and stewardship activity. Good project management, organisation and ability to work independently across competing priorities. Experience with CRM systems and data-led decision-making. A values-led approach, excellent written communication and attention to detail. Why join us? A meaningful role where your work directly improves care and support for local people and families in rural Northumberland. Opportunity to lead a strategic post and make a tangible, long-term impact. Opportunities for professional development and to shape fundraising practice. Local travel to connect with supporters and community partners. Location: Hexham, hybrid working will be considered. Hours: Full-time, with some weekend and out of hours working Reports to: Head of Income Generation Closing date: 9 March Interviews: w/c 16 March
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
We are seeking an experienced Fundraiser to take ownership of a strategic role with real influence. You ll design and deliver a bold plan to grow individual and community income, leading donor acquisition, retention and stewardship while overseeing the programme to build meaningful local relationships that strengthen our funding and deepen community support. This role presents an opportunity to make a tangible difference to the people and communities that our Hospice serves. As the lead for this income stream, you ll see the direct impact of your work in improved services and patient care, shape how we engage supporters for years to come, and leave a lasting legacy by growing an essential, sustainable source of funding. This role is for you if: You re energised by building strategy and owning a fundraising income stream end-to-end. You re a relationship-builder who can cultivate donors, volunteers and local partners. You re motivated by seeing the direct impact of your fundraising on patient care and services. You want a hands-on role where you can shape systems, processes and long-term plans. What you ll be doing: Developing and owning the individual giving and community fundraising strategy and annual plan. Designing and delivering donor acquisition and retention programmes (welcome journeys, regular giving, renewal campaigns). Creating and managing a high-quality stewardship programme: personalised communications, events and impact reporting. Working with the Community Fundraising Lead to recruit, support and mobilise volunteers and community fundraisers; coordinating local events and activities. Working with Communications to produce campaign materials, stories and digital content. Managing donor records, segmentation and reporting in the CRM; monitoring performance against targets. What we re looking for: Proven experience in individual giving or equivalent (3+ years). Strong interpersonal skills and confidence engaging donors, volunteers and local businesses. Track record of developing and delivering acquisition, retention and stewardship activity. Good project management, organisation and ability to work independently across competing priorities. Experience with CRM systems and data-led decision-making. A values-led approach, excellent written communication and attention to detail. Why join us? A meaningful role where your work directly improves care and support for local people and families in rural Northumberland. Opportunity to lead a strategic post and make a tangible, long-term impact. Opportunities for professional development and to shape fundraising practice. Local travel to connect with supporters and community partners. Location: Hexham, hybrid working will be considered. Hours: Full-time, with some weekend and out of hours working Reports to: Head of Income Generation Closing date: 9 March Interviews: w/c 16 March
We are seeking an experienced relationship driven Fundraiser to take ownership of a strategic role with real influence. You ll own the philanthropy and major gifts portfolio identifying, cultivating and stewarding high-net-worth individuals, high-value corporate partners and trusts & foundations and shape a compelling case for support that unlocks multi-year funding and strategic partnerships. In this new role you will close significant gifts, steward long-term relationships and see the measurable difference your work makes to patients and families. This role is for you if: You re motivated by securing high-value support and building long-term philanthropic relationships. You enjoy high-touch, strategic stewardship and personalised donor engagement. You re confident working with senior leaders, trustees and external stakeholders in fundraising asks. You want to design and deliver a major-gifts strategy that shapes organisational growth. You seek a role where commercial awareness, relationship-building and impact reporting matter. What you ll be doing: Developing and owning a 3 5 year philanthropy and major gifts strategy aligned to our priorities and targets. Identifying, qualifying and cultivating major donor prospects, corporate partners and foundation opportunities. Delivering a stewardship programme for legacy giving. Preparing bespoke proposals, briefing materials and stewardship plans for high-value supporters. Leading solicitation and negotiation of major gifts, multi-year pledges and corporate partnership agreements. Working with a trusts & foundations fundraiser on applications, reporting and relationships to maximise grant income. Working with CEO/Board to involve senior leadership in cultivation and asks; coordinating donor visits and stewardship events. Maintaining CRM pipeline, forecasting, compliance with donor agreements and reporting on performance. What we re looking for: 3+ years experience with a proven track record in major gifts, philanthropy or senior fundraising. Exceptional relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills with senior stakeholders. Experience writing successful trust/foundation proposals and managing grant relationships. Strong strategic thinking, pipeline management and financial forecasting abilities. Excellent written skills for proposals, reports and personalised stewardship communications. Discreet, professional approach to donor confidentiality and ethical fundraising practice. Why join us? Influence service delivery directly by securing funding that expands and sustains Hospice care. Lead a strategic, high-profile fundraising area with visibility to senior leaders and trustees. Opportunity to build and shape a major-gifts programme and leave a lasting legacy. Flexible working and the chance to build meaningful relationships across our community and partner network. Location: Hexham, hybrid working will be considered. Hours: Full-time, with some weekend and out of hours working Reports to: Head of Income Generation Closing date: 9 March Interviews: 16 March
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
We are seeking an experienced relationship driven Fundraiser to take ownership of a strategic role with real influence. You ll own the philanthropy and major gifts portfolio identifying, cultivating and stewarding high-net-worth individuals, high-value corporate partners and trusts & foundations and shape a compelling case for support that unlocks multi-year funding and strategic partnerships. In this new role you will close significant gifts, steward long-term relationships and see the measurable difference your work makes to patients and families. This role is for you if: You re motivated by securing high-value support and building long-term philanthropic relationships. You enjoy high-touch, strategic stewardship and personalised donor engagement. You re confident working with senior leaders, trustees and external stakeholders in fundraising asks. You want to design and deliver a major-gifts strategy that shapes organisational growth. You seek a role where commercial awareness, relationship-building and impact reporting matter. What you ll be doing: Developing and owning a 3 5 year philanthropy and major gifts strategy aligned to our priorities and targets. Identifying, qualifying and cultivating major donor prospects, corporate partners and foundation opportunities. Delivering a stewardship programme for legacy giving. Preparing bespoke proposals, briefing materials and stewardship plans for high-value supporters. Leading solicitation and negotiation of major gifts, multi-year pledges and corporate partnership agreements. Working with a trusts & foundations fundraiser on applications, reporting and relationships to maximise grant income. Working with CEO/Board to involve senior leadership in cultivation and asks; coordinating donor visits and stewardship events. Maintaining CRM pipeline, forecasting, compliance with donor agreements and reporting on performance. What we re looking for: 3+ years experience with a proven track record in major gifts, philanthropy or senior fundraising. Exceptional relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills with senior stakeholders. Experience writing successful trust/foundation proposals and managing grant relationships. Strong strategic thinking, pipeline management and financial forecasting abilities. Excellent written skills for proposals, reports and personalised stewardship communications. Discreet, professional approach to donor confidentiality and ethical fundraising practice. Why join us? Influence service delivery directly by securing funding that expands and sustains Hospice care. Lead a strategic, high-profile fundraising area with visibility to senior leaders and trustees. Opportunity to build and shape a major-gifts programme and leave a lasting legacy. Flexible working and the chance to build meaningful relationships across our community and partner network. Location: Hexham, hybrid working will be considered. Hours: Full-time, with some weekend and out of hours working Reports to: Head of Income Generation Closing date: 9 March Interviews: 16 March
Join us as Marketing & Communications Manager and lead the storytelling, campaigns and channels that raise our profile and drive vital supporter engagement. You ll develop and deliver integrated marketing and communications plans that boost awareness, improve access to our care services, recruit and retain supporters, and amplify fundraising activity across digital, print and community touchpoints. This is a hands on, strategic role where your creativity and data led approach will directly increase income and deepen community connections. As the lead communicator for a small Hospice, you ll have scope to shape our brand, test new ideas, and see the measurable impact of your work on the people and families we support. This role is perfect for you if: You love turning impact into clear, compelling stories that motivate action. You enjoy planning and delivering multi channel campaigns from brief to delivery. You re comfortable with both creative production and performance analysis. You like working closely with fundraising, programmes and senior staff in a small team. You want to see your work directly support local people and services. What you ll be doing: Developing and owning an integrated marketing & communications plan to support organisational goals across fundraising and Hospice services. Planning and delivering multi channel campaigns (digital, email, PR, print, events) that drive awareness, acquisition and retention. Creating and commissioning written, visual and video content that communicates impact and donor journeys. Managing website content, social channels, email marketing and paid digital activity; monitoring performance and optimising campaigns. Collaborating with Fundraising to design supporter communications, stewardship materials and campaign briefs. Managing external suppliers, volunteers and budgets; ensuring brand consistency and compliance. What we re looking for: 3+ years experience in marketing/communications, ideally with charity or fundraising experience. Strong copywriting, content production and campaign management skills. Practical experience with CMS, email platforms, social media and analytics tools. Creative, organised and data focused with the ability to prioritise and deliver to deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach. Why join us? Play a central role in shaping our public profile and increasing vital income for, and awareness of, local Hospice care. A visible, strategic position with freedom to innovate and test new approaches. Opportunities for professional development and varied hands on experience. Flexible working and meaningful, direct impact on patients and families. Location: Hexham, hybrid working will be considered. Hours: Full-time, with some weekend and out of hours working Reports to: Head of Income Generation Closing date: 9 March Interviews: w/c 16 March
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
Join us as Marketing & Communications Manager and lead the storytelling, campaigns and channels that raise our profile and drive vital supporter engagement. You ll develop and deliver integrated marketing and communications plans that boost awareness, improve access to our care services, recruit and retain supporters, and amplify fundraising activity across digital, print and community touchpoints. This is a hands on, strategic role where your creativity and data led approach will directly increase income and deepen community connections. As the lead communicator for a small Hospice, you ll have scope to shape our brand, test new ideas, and see the measurable impact of your work on the people and families we support. This role is perfect for you if: You love turning impact into clear, compelling stories that motivate action. You enjoy planning and delivering multi channel campaigns from brief to delivery. You re comfortable with both creative production and performance analysis. You like working closely with fundraising, programmes and senior staff in a small team. You want to see your work directly support local people and services. What you ll be doing: Developing and owning an integrated marketing & communications plan to support organisational goals across fundraising and Hospice services. Planning and delivering multi channel campaigns (digital, email, PR, print, events) that drive awareness, acquisition and retention. Creating and commissioning written, visual and video content that communicates impact and donor journeys. Managing website content, social channels, email marketing and paid digital activity; monitoring performance and optimising campaigns. Collaborating with Fundraising to design supporter communications, stewardship materials and campaign briefs. Managing external suppliers, volunteers and budgets; ensuring brand consistency and compliance. What we re looking for: 3+ years experience in marketing/communications, ideally with charity or fundraising experience. Strong copywriting, content production and campaign management skills. Practical experience with CMS, email platforms, social media and analytics tools. Creative, organised and data focused with the ability to prioritise and deliver to deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach. Why join us? Play a central role in shaping our public profile and increasing vital income for, and awareness of, local Hospice care. A visible, strategic position with freedom to innovate and test new approaches. Opportunities for professional development and varied hands on experience. Flexible working and meaningful, direct impact on patients and families. Location: Hexham, hybrid working will be considered. Hours: Full-time, with some weekend and out of hours working Reports to: Head of Income Generation Closing date: 9 March Interviews: w/c 16 March
