Paid
Community Fundraiser
Posted Thursday 5th November 2026
Hours: 37.5
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £26000 - £28000
We are looking for a full time community fundraiser to work Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Key Priorities
- To work with the Fundraising Manager to achieve, and where possible exceed the Fundraising Team income target whilst controlling expenditure.
- To raise money for St Helena Hospice by maximising all opportunities to build relationships within our community
- To take a leading role in communications with groups of donors and developing a strong donor journey for those groups.
- To provide excellent donor care offering suitable products and fundraising opportunities ensuring an appropriate donor journey for continued support.
- Proactively build relationships with clinical staff and with patients and families to demonstrate the difference their support will make.
- To develop and implement new fundraising initiatives for different types of supporters
- To work with the Fundraising Manager to develop and implement a portfolio of projects and events.
- Working closely with the data analytics officer to interpret data and strategically and use it to influence the communication plan for the year
- Plan a communication strategy that is looking at relevant asks for specific audiences ensuring supporters are asked in the right way at the right time.
- Build and maintain relationships with individuals, community groups, schools, clubs and local businesses.
- Provide excellent supporter care and stewardship. Thank supporters and demonstrate the impact of their fundraising.
- Identify opportunities to develop and existing relationships and attract new supporters.
- Plan, organise, develop and deliver community fundraising events.
- Recruit, support and coordinate fundraising volunteers.
What are we looking for?
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Well organised and able to manage a busy workload.
- IT literate and comfortable with Microsoft Packages
- Effective communication skills, with good written and verbal presentation skills
- Able to work effectively as a team but also has own initiative.
- Good knowledge of the Colchester Area
St Helena provides a friendly, supportive and positive working environment across all our sites and diverse teams. We are an ambitious organisation determined to make a difference to local people across north Essex who face incurable illness and bereavement. That means working with us is a demanding but hugely fulfilling experience.
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