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Community Fundraiser

Job description

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for a Community Fundraiser in order to work alongside a Community Fundraising Manager lead and grow the charity’s local partnerships, drawing in financial support from community groups, schools, small businesses, and more. 

As a Community Fundraiser you will:

  • Build and Sustain Donor Relationships: Engage and nurture a broad network of community supporters, encouraging ongoing contributions and fostering long-term partnerships.

  • Lead Local Fundraising Events: Organise and support community-driven events, working closely with volunteers and ambassadors to raise awareness and funds.

  • Represent the Charity’s Mission: Deliver presentations and talks to community groups, inspiring them to join in our mission to make a difference.

  • Collaborate Across Teams: Coordinate with Care, Communications, and Marketing teams to enhance fundraising efforts and strengthen community engagement.

  • Support Budgeting and Innovation: Assist in developing fundraising strategies and contribute innovative ideas to maximise community income streams.

To be successful, you must have experience:

  • Demonstrable experience in fundraising, marketing or sales - Essential

  • Community Fundraising - Desirable

  • Experience of public speaking - Desirable

  • A proven ability to work proactively identifying new contacts and opportunities for development – Essential

  • A confident speaker with good presentation skills - Essential

  • Strong Interpersonal Skills: Comfortable engaging with a diverse range of community groups and building meaningful relationships.

  • Flexible and Adaptable: Willing to attend community events during weekends and evenings, knowing that your dedication supports vital hospice services.

  • Collaborative Team Player: You’ll work closely with multiple teams, ambassadors, and volunteers, ensuring a unified approach to fundraising.

 

For this role you will need valid UK Driving License & Car (Essential)

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Contract type:  Full-time, permanent

Location: London  hybrid working  

Closing date: 11th December at 8am

Recruitment process: CV and supporting statement to dagmara.depaula@harrishill.co.uk

 

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.