Corporate Fundraiser

**Corporate Fundraiser**

**Salary** £26780 Full Time Equivalent

**Grade** HS5

**Hours** 30 - 37.5 hours per week including regular evenings and weekends

**Contract Type** Fixed Term for 2 years

**Responsible to**Business Partnerships Manager

**Accountable to**Head of Fundraising, Communications & Marketing
- Overgate Hospice is an independent charity with a mission to ensure that patients and those close to them live with the best possible quality of life. This is enabled by provision of the highest standard of compassionate and evidence-based specialist palliative and end of life care for adults in Calderdale who have active, progressive life limiting illness._
- However, the current constraints of our ageing facilities are making this more difficult than ever. Our ambitious redevelopment plans to modernise and expand our existing facilities will transform the environment in which we care for our patients, as well as meaning we can care for more people who need us. In April 2024, Overgate Hospice launched a capital campaign to raise the funds needed to make these transformational plans become a reality._

**Job Summary**

As the Corporate Fundraiser, you will be a key member of the Income Generation Team, driving our corporate fundraising efforts and advancing Overgate Hospice’s mission. You will lead innovative fundraising campaigns, foster, and manage corporate relationships, and ensure exceptional supporter experiences. Your role will encompass overseeing key campaigns such as the Corporate Christmas Jumper Day and Bike-a-thon, as well as working closely with local businesses and solicitors to maximise support and donations.

In this role, you will collaborate with the Business Partnerships Manager and the wider team to ensure a unified and effective approach to fundraising. You will support the promotion of significant events, provide excellent stewardship, and enhance corporate supporter journeys. Your proactive attitude and dedication will play a crucial role in achieving substantial revenue growth and driving the success of our strategic initiatives.

**Minimum Qualifications / Experience Required**

At least 2 years’ experience in a fundraising role or working in a business relationship role.

Must be educated to GCSE level or equivalent experience.

**Duties & Responsibilities**

Lead on staff fundraising, ensuring corporate supporters are equipped to support and fundraise for Overgate Hospice. Provide outstanding support throughout their fundraising journey. Ensure all staff fundraising efforts are appropriately thanked and celebrated, producing press releases, facilitating cheque presentations, and sharing successes on social media.

Lead on the promotion of the Corporate Christmas Jumper Day campaign. Manage the recording of sign-ups, ensure a good supporter experience, and handle the thanking process.

Establish relationships with solicitors, promote and manage the 'Make a Will Month' campaign, and collaborate with the Individual Giving team to maximise opportunities to promote legacy gifts.

Develop and implement strategies to promote payroll giving to corporate supporters. Ensure that businesses understand the benefits and processes of payroll giving and are motivated to participate.

Use relationships with solicitors to encourage the donation of untraceable funds to Overgate Hospice, supporting our fundraising efforts through these contributions.

Lead the launch of the new Bike-a-thon campaign, creating a thorough plan and engaging promotional materials. Deliver a comprehensive fundraising pack to support participating corporates. Manage stewardship and logistics for corporate sign-ups.

Work with the Business Partnerships Manager to develop the annual corporate fundraising budget. Monitor these budgets throughout the year, maximising income generation opportunities and addressing any concerns promptly.

Assist in developing a robust communication and marketing plan for corporate fundraising. Create engaging and professional content to inspire local businesses to support the Hospice.

Present to and engage businesses with the Big Build Appeal, encouraging staff teams to raise funds for this transformative project.

Improve supporter journeys for all income streams within your remit, ensuring all Hospice supporters receive the best possible experience. Record these improved supporter journeys appropriately in line with team process templates and ensure all communications with supporters are accurately recorded in the Donorflex database.

Lead the promotion, recruitment, and support of corporate volunteering groups. Collaborate with the wider Hospice team to identify opportunities for business involvement. Promote the Bigger Together Business Club with companies who engage with corporate volunteering.

Keep up to date with local business activity to identify new opportunities. Conduct research as necessary to support these efforts.

Recruit volunteers to support fundraising activities