Individual Giving Fundraiser

About Stoke Mandeville Spinal Research:

Stoke Mandeville Spinal Research (SMSR) is a small independent charity (Reg Charity No 1183744) based at the National Spinal Injuries Centre, Stoke Mandeville Hospital.  The charity is dedicated to improving the day-to-day quality of life for people living with spinal cord injury (SCI) and funds research which will have a tangible impact on the lives of people with SCI, specifically in the following areas:

1) The prevention of urinary tract infections

2) The prevention of neuropathic pain

3) The prevention of pressure ulcers

4) The improvement of upper limb function

The Role:

The role of Individual Giving Fundraiser is a new one, created to maximise the potential of our existing donors, both one-off and regular, and to actively recruit new donors to the charity to develop over time, especially within the spinal cord injury community.  The objectives of the role will be to:

· Significantly grow regular giving and one-off individual donations

· Develop and implement new appeals, including Legacy fundraising when appropriate.

· Provide exceptional stewardship to new and existing donors.

· Manage donors on the database ensuring all records are up to date.

Person Specification:

You will have had experience of Individual Giving Fundraising, have outstanding people skills and be familiar with databases, donor development and stewardship.  You will be an excellent communicator and a creative thinker and work well in a small team.  You will enjoy supporting the occasional event where everyone must ‘muck in’.  You will be self-motivated and proactive and be able to manage your own time effectively. 

Benefits:

Stoke Mandeville Spinal Research is a small charity with a friendly team who work closely together to achieve a shared annual fundraising target.  Supported by a highly engaged board of trustees, the team enjoys flexible working hours from the office in Stoke Mandeville or at home, and there is a shared passion to fulfil the charity’s objectives. 

You will notice that we have not included a detailed job description. This is because the role has simple objectives, and we would like you to develop it in your own way to achieve success.  If you would like to find out more, please get in touch with us!