Fundraising Coordinator

As part of Dorset County Hospital Charity, you will support the delivery of the Charity's fundraising strategy, implement diverse income streams, and manage donor stewardship.

• Help implement the Charity's fundraising plan across individual giving, community fundraising, challenge events, staff fundraising, legacy and corporate giving.
• Work toward agreed financial targets to maximise fundraising income.
• Develop and deliver community fundraising stewardship programmes.
• Promote challenge fundraising opportunities and manage stewardship processes.
• Encourage and support fundraising by staff and volunteers, providing guidance and ensuring timely collection and payment of funds.
• Identify and develop new income sources for the Charity.
• Recruit, support and retain volunteer fundraising groups and encourage volunteer led activities.
• Ensure safe collection, transportation and depositing of donations.
• Develop a pipeline and portfolio of supporters and provide a positive, engagement focused experience.
• Arrange cheque presentations and photo calls with donors/fundraisers.
• Update supporter database in compliance with GDPR.
• Develop and maintain a highly respected profile as a fundraiser in DCH and the wider community.
• Represent the Charity at external events, give talks and presentations to raise its profile.
• Increase the Charity's profile by recognising achievements of community fundraisers and demonstrating the impact of charitable spending.
• Raise awareness of events, fundraising appeals and contribute to the financial targets.
• Work with the Communications Officer to provide motivating content for digital platforms.
• Design and deliver social media posts to increase awareness and support.
• Implement internal communications programmes to engage staff.
• Support Charity Champions on wards and departments.
• Promote charitable funding opportunities to staff and ensure impact is promoted widely.
• Contribute to reports on fundraising and communications activity for the Charity Committee.
• Follow cash handling, banking, donor acknowledgement procedures and advise staff and volunteers.
• Ensure all activity meets legal and ethical standards, including the Fundraising Regulator's Code of Practice and GDPR.
• Adhere to finance policies and procedures and implement changes as required.
• Build relationships with other NHS charities and potential donor bodies.
• Work independently to achieve set targets and objectives.
• Support and supervise volunteer fundraisers, providing guidance on policy.
• Keep abreast of charity law and developments, undertake training, and participate in ongoing professional development.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures and best practices, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Respect customs, values and beliefs of supporters, staff, patients, carers and families.
• Increase income by facilitating the Charity's fundraising plans for new sources.

• Fundraising experience or transferable skills.
• Energy, enthusiasm and excellent relationship building skills.
• Self motivated, creative and able to deliver results.
• Confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Level 4 vocational qualification or equivalent experience.
• UK driving licence.
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (optional).
• Experience in fundraising, charity development, donor relations.
• Understanding of fundraising principles, ethics and best practices (GDPR, Gift Aid, stewardship).
• Experience managing campaigns, appeals or events to achieve income targets.
• Knowledge of corporate partnerships and community fundraising.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and donor databases.
• Experience producing social media content.
• IT skills: Microsoft Office, CRM, website content management, Canva.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident public speaking ability.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Creative thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Resilient, proactive and motivated by achieving targets.
• Competence in Microsoft Office and design tools such as Canva.
• Experience working in NHS, healthcare or related charity.

Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.