Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fundraising Development Manager to join the Bright Northumbria Charity Team.
The post holder will be responsible for all areas of fundraising for the charity whilst also working in collaboration with the Head of Bright Northumbria Charity on fundraising development and strategy.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job;
- Responsible for the development of fundraising to support all areas of service operation within the Trust.
- To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries.
- Responsible for the development and management of fundraising strategies and campaigns in line with the charity’s aims and objectives
- Responsible for the development of grant applications to achieve income for selected charity projects
- Responsible for the development of a legacy campaign to increase income to the charity
- To build relationships with local companies and local communities to encourage the development of a community-based fundraising network to work with the charity in support of healthcare services
About us
The role is part of Northumbria healthcare’s Bright Northumbria Charity. The charity manages a wide range of activities and projects that make a positive difference to the experience of our patients and staff. This includes the Northumbria Voluntary Service (NVS), D/deaf Awareness programme, hospital environment projects, the healing arts programme and international projects.
Bright Northumbria charity brand was launched in 2012 and over the years has established itself within our communities, gaining traction across the region.
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides healthcare to more than 500,000 people across North Tyneside and Northumberland.
The trust’s Bright charity adds the extras that make a difference to our patients every day.
Bright funds those things that the NHS does not, including better facilities for patients and their families and support for our staff allowing them to provide the best care that you need.
Some examples of how Bright makes a difference;
- Enhancing the patient experience through providing additional therapies, services and comforts
- Supporting staff health and wellbeing
- Developing special areas to step away from the busy clinical environment
- Providing state of the art medical equipment
- Investing in staff training and research to improve treatments and care
- Supporting projects in our community to improve health and wellbeing
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will require excellent verbal communication skill to achieve effective communication links with a broad range of staff in the organisation from Chief Executive; Executive/Non-Executive Directors to ancillary staff.
You will be a regular and confident speaker to give talks and make presentations to local businesses and commercial organisations to help increase support for the charity.
The post holder will need to have excellent writing skills to communicate complex information to staff, prospective sponsors and grant bodies in reports outlining position in respect of projects undertaken, progress to date and information regarding recruitment and selection. Highlighting any areas of concern and outlining proposals for resolution.
Develops and promotes fundraising Trust wide.
Research and cultivate relationships with local businesses and local branches of national companies to identify best prospects to income generate for the charity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will require excellent verbal communication skill to achieve effective communication links with a broad range of staff in the organisation from Chief Executive; Executive/Non-Executive Directors to ancillary staff.
You will be a regular and confident speaker to give talks and make presentations to local businesses and commercial organisations to help increase support for the charity.
The post holder will need to have excellent writing skills to communicate complex information to staff, prospective sponsors and grant bodies in reports outlining position in respect of projects undertaken, progress to date and information regarding recruitment and selection. Highlighting any areas of concern and outlining proposals for resolution.
Develops and promotes fundraising Trust wide.
Research and cultivate relationships with local businesses and local branches of national companies to identify best prospects to income generate for the charity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist Knowledge of all aspects of fundraising including relevant legislation gained through in-depth practical management. This knowledge cannot be gained through theoretical/academic routes so “on the job” practical experience is essential, and is comparable to degree or acquired knowledge at this level.
- In addition to degree level of knowledge the post holder will have management knowledge and experience.
Desirable
- Institute of Fundraising qualification
- Marketing qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist Knowledge of all aspects of fundraising including relevant legislation gained through in-depth practical management. This knowledge cannot be gained through theoretical/academic routes so “on the job” practical experience is essential, and is comparable to degree or acquired knowledge at this level.
- In addition to degree level of knowledge the post holder will have management knowledge and experience.
Desirable
- Institute of Fundraising qualification
- Marketing qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
