Fundraising Executive (Community Events / Tribute)

Fundraising Executive (Community Events / Tribute) 

Position: Fundraising Executive - Community Events and Tribute 
Location: Central London, WC1N 
Job type: Full Time, Permanent 
Hours: 37.5 hours per week 
Salary: £Competitive 
Benefits: 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, generous pension scheme, flexible working, discounted season ticket loan and many more! 

Closing date: 9am on 29th April 2019 

About the role: 

This is a key position, within a dynamic and inspiring supporter-focused Community Fundraising Team. The role would suit a highly driven and experienced fundraiser who is looking to further develop their account management and proactive fundraising skills. 

The post holder will be responsible for both acquiring and maintaining community relationships with supporters, including patient family members, community groups, companies and individuals. They will have the ability to identify and seize opportunities and provide impeccable stewardship to increase lifetime value. 

About the Team: 

Community Events is a public-facing team raising around £6m every year, working with thousands of supporters who raise money in aid of the Charity through a varied range of activity. The team also has responsibility for our volunteer ambassador programme, in-memory fundraising, and the ‘Charity Hub’ at GOSH, whilst working closely with the wider hospital community. 

About you: 

- You will have experience of working in a supporter-facing fundraising environment and a track record of providing impeccable account management and successfully securing new partnerships 
- A proven ability in relationship management to third-party fundraisers 
- A passion for working towards ambitious fundraising targets 
- The ability to identify and seize opportunities 
- The ability to take ownership of your workload and be a self-starter 
- Experience working with the general public in a customer-facing role 
- The ability to work effectively with our CRM (Salesforce), analysing information and reporting on KPI's 
- Sound knowledge of the Charities Act and Institute of Fundraising guidelines, ensuring all fundraising activities are fully compliant 

Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment. 

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are unfortunately only able to inform shortlisted candidates of the outcome of their application. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. If your application is not successful, we hope that you will not be discouraged and will still apply for other suitable vacancies in the future. 

About the charity: 

Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, over 618 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Our staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill children starts with you. 

Recently awarded with a ‘Best Companies 2-star accreditation' and placed number 17 on the 2019 Sunday Times Best 100 Not-for-Profit Companies list - we offer a range of attractive benefits including; a flexible approach to working, 30 days holiday, life assurance, enhanced employer pension contributions, and a discounted season ticket loan. 

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Executive, Fundraising Officer, Community Fundraiser, Community Engagement, Events Fundraising, Events Officer, Community Events, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Community Relationship Manager, Relationship Management, Supporter Engagement, Fundraising Manager, Business Development, Tribute, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Third Sector, etc.