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CANDIDATE PACKCommunity FundraiserLocation: Salary: Hours of work: Closing date:Interview date: The role is based from Chapel-en-le-Frith, SK23 9TJ. The role holder will be required to represent theorganisation at events across North Derbyshire£27,485 - £30,162 per annum 37.5 hours per week to be worked Tuesday toSaturday. Flexibility required at other times outside ofthese hours (plenty of notice is provided). Tuesday 21st April Monday 27 Aprilth Purpose of the roleThe Community Fundraiser is responsible for nurturing relationships with existingand prospective supporters, including from: community fundraisers, communitygroups and supporter-led fundraising events. The postholder will oversee a portfolio of community fundraising events andactivities to maximise income for the organisation, taking responsibility forsustaining and developing existing relationships as well as forging new ones withprospective fundraisers. The post holder will ensure that fundraisers know that the income they raise willmake a real difference to our work. The post holder will also be required tosupport with and attend fundraising events with the purpose of relationshipbuilding, nurturing and networking. .2This role might be for you if you:Are seeking a multi-faceted job where the majority of time is spent awayfrom a desk, meeting new people, attending events and traveling to differentplaces across North Derbyshire.Enjoy different ways of working, and value variety - every day is different inthis role!Like working within a dynamic team in a face-paced environment. Value communicating, and building relationships, with a variety of differentpeopleWish to work in an organisation where your contribution is valued andencouraged. Are motivated by seeing the direct value of your work.The ROLE 2Principal Tasks:CommunicationsContact and visit businesses and groups across the catchment area to promoteways to support the hospice;Give talks to local groups and in schools about the work of the hospice; Liaise with supporters who are fundraising to ensure they have everything theyneed and attend events to support, where appropriate, including chequepresentations;Manage own workload using the shared platform for fundraising taskmanagement to ensure clarity of project status between individuals and theoverall department.Handle telephone. email and face to face enquiries regarding donations orother fundraising matters, deal with these in a timely manner or hand them tothe relevant member of the fundraising team in full.Work alongside all members of the fundraising and wider hospice teams tomeet shared goals and foster efficiency and effectiveness.Liaise with Marketing and Communications to manage publicity for fundraisingevents and activities that fall within the community income stream; FundraisingMake direct asks for support to further the cause. Grow income from Community Fundraising through businesses and groups;stewarding existing supporters and promoting new fundraising initiatives;Be involved in all aspects of planning and implementation of communitycampaigns. Manage and grow income from collection pots through promotion of theseacross the catchment area, changing collection pots on a regular basis;Help supporters to maximise their fundraising.Utilise the fundraising database to ensure donors records are up to date andcommunications are logged accurately.JobDESCRIPTION 2Attend events, stalls, meetings and talks to represent the hospice. Handle all components of the pre and post event checklists, including but notlimited to completing risk assessments, packing all stock, equipment andliterature and ongoing stewardship of the fundraising group or individual.Create community campaigns on JustGiving and other on-line giving sites forcommunity events, respond to creation of ad hoc fundraising pages and ensurethat donors and participants are thanked in a timely and appropriate manner;Manage the stock for re-sale in our reception shop;Develop and nurture relationships with all hospice fundraising volunteersincluding providing support and motivation to help ensure their role issuccessful. Support with the administration of the community events log and communicatethis with relevant departments on a regular basis. Utilise relationships with community groups, supermarkets and other contactsto secure Gifts in Kind for use within community campaigns and events;Fundraising & Communications StrategySupport the Fundraising Manager to deliver the Community components of the3-year Fundraising Strategy;Develop long-term relationships with supporters through outstanding donorcare;Support in establishing good processes and measures to ensure that ouractivities deliver against objectives and conform to the highest standards ofregulations and procedures;Continually scan the external environment to feed into ideas for futurefundraising campaigns and initiatives.FinancialEnsure all supporters are thanked in an appropriate and timely manner andtheir donations are administered in line with fundraising procedures;Encourage and discuss Gift Aid and Match Funding were applicable to increasecharitable income via these initiatives. 2OtherWork within the hospice policies and procedures contributing to the delivery ofan effective fundraising and communications service that promotes our mission,vision and purpose;Be aware of and comply with all relevant hospice policies and proceduresincluding those relating to health and safety, fire safety, data protection, IT andstanding financial instructions;Maintain personal and professional development in order to meet the changingdemands of the role;Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of charity legislation and governmentinitiatives relating to the non-profit making sector and work to the FundraisingRegulator ‘Codes of Practice’ and General Data Protection Regulation.Training & DevelopmentFull training is provided. Child Protection and Vulnerable People It is the responsibility of all staff to:Safeguard children and/or vulnerable adults; to access training to ensure theyknow what constitutes abuse, and what support is available to them, at a levelappropriate to their role and responsibilities;To report any concerns, without delay, to the identified person within theirdepartment/division or area of responsibility as per the relevant policies,keeping clear records, and following up as required to ensure necessary actionshave been taken.Equality and Diversity:All employees have a positive duty to comply with our Equality and DiversityPolicy and to ensure that their colleagues are treated with respect and dignity. Itis important to both communicate and promote the equal opportunities policyas part of a collective effort on a regular and ongoing basis. EssentialDesirableQualificationsEvidence of broad secondary education withexamination success in literacy and numeracyFundraising orBusiness qualificationExperienceExperience of working with people at different levels,demonstrating an ability to engage effectively witheachExperience in a role which requires lone working andself-motivationExperience offundraising, sales,marketing and/or PR Skills &KnowledgeSelf-motivation High level of time management skillsStrong rapport building and relationship managementskillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsNumeracy skillsExceptional planning and administration skillsMethodical approachConfident in the use of MS Office suite programmesSound business acumenSound knowledge of Equal Opportunities andSafeguarding legislation with the ability to apply this asappropriate within the roleAbility to trainpersonnel includingvolunteers torequired standardsExperience indatabasemanagementPersonalMotivated and enthusiastic Willing to work evenings and weekends as needed aspart of the roleFlexible and adaptableEmpathetic and empoweringProblem solver and decision maker with the ability toimplement decisions in line with a clear understandingof the limits of authority within the postAbility to remain calm in a busy, developingenvironmentAppreciate diversity; non-judgmental approachGood sense of humour, enjoy working within a teamOtherFull current driving licence with ability and willingness touse own vehicle Commitment to the work and values of Blythe HouseHospicePersonal2SPECIFICATION The criteria below reflect the realistic requirements in terms of skills, abilities, qualifications andpersonal attributes necessary for effective performance in this post. About2BLYTHE HOUSE HOSPICEBlythe House Hospice provides care and support to patients and familiesaffected by life-limiting illness across the whole of North Derbyshire. Ourservices include a 24/7 Hospice at Home and overnight Roaming Car service;giving patients across North Derbyshire the choice to remain at home in theirlast 12 months of life. The Community Hub in the High Peak provides patientsand their families with access to physio, occupational and complementarytherapies, childrens and adult counselling, group support sessions, nursingadvice and support.Blythe House Hospice receives less than 20% of the £2.6 million it costs to runeach year from the NHS, and therefore the vast majority must be raisedthrough fundraising and our 6 charity shops. VALUESOurTo support, look afterand care for everyperson that needs us. To provide tailored careand support to peoplewith life-limiting illness sothat they and their familycan fulfil what mattersmost to them.We will showcompassion and listento people’s needs. Wewill keep ourenthusiasm and be ourbest in any situation. BENEFITSHolidaysThe companys holiday year is from 1st April to 31st March. On appointment 27days plus bank holidays (FTE). Annual leave allowance rises to 29 days (FTE)after 5 years of service and 33 days (FTE) after 10 years. Flexible Working PolicyAll flexible working requests are considered, two can be submitted each year. Asthe Community Fundraiser role is predominantly community based based to fulfilthe main objectives of the role, flexible working arrangements will be agreedbetween post holder and line manager on an ad hoc basis.Medical ReviewOn joining Blythe House Hospice you will complete a medical check through acompany called Health Surveillance. PensionBlythe House Hospice operates a Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) with Avivaprovided you meet the conditions for eligibility and will match employeecontributions to the scheme up to a maximum of 6%. When employees are autoenrolled they will pay the minimum employee contribution of 4%.New joiners with an active NHS Pension are able to bring over their NHS pensionand Blythe House will pay in line with the rules of the scheme. Training opportunities & qualifications Blythe House encourage all staff to continue their with professional developmentand will support with role related training opportunities and qualification whereappropriate. OtherEntitled to a Blue Light CardEntitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme.Opportunities for training and professional development2