Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fundraising Manager to join the Bright Northumbria Healthcare Charity Team. 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), hospital environment projects, our healing arts programme whilst also enhancing and bringing a bit of 'brightness' to patients, staff and our community. Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides healthcare to more than 500,000 people across North Tyneside and Northumberland. 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 inequalities This role will be integral in leading on maintaining and increasing the charities income streams to enable us to fulfil our purposes. This role will also play a key part in the charities senior leadership team. Main duties of the job Responsible for leading and helping to grow the charities fundraising team and function, responsibilities will cover areas such as community fundraising, individual giving, events, partnerships, in memory, legacies, grants and trusts. Responsible for developing and implementing a fundraising strategy which aligns with the overarching charity strategy. Lead on building a supporter base, partnerships and building relationships both internally and externally. Responsible for meeting agreed fundraising targets and delivering against an agreed return on investment (RoI). About us We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application. Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 319-6750927LT Job locations Northumbria House (cobalt) 7/8 Silver Fox Way, Cobalt Business Park Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE27 0QJ Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for the development and management of fundraising strategies and campaigns in line with the charitys aims and objectives 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 Line management responsibility for the fundraising team including performance management of team against agreed fundraising targets. Take a lead on developing a pipeline of opportunities and income from individuals, the community, corporates, and high net worth individuals using a range of fundraising techniques. Plan, manage and deliver a programme of successful campaigns and appeals that encourage new donors and retain and inspire our existing supporters. Implement effective stewardship strategies and plan engagement to develop and maintain relationships and loyalty and increase donations. To establish processes around due diligence, monitoring and evaluation, financial procedures, recording and monitoring of grants. Build and develop effective relationships across the Charity and the Trust. Act as a representative of the Charity in negotiations and relationships with third parties acting at all times in good faith and in an ethical manner. Support and develop events when required. This role will work directly with the Head of Bright Charity to enable successful income generation for the Charity. This includes the management and development of income streams and processes that underpin the success of the fundraising and income generation of the Charity; strong and effective relationship management with donors and reporting on overall performance and return on investment. Raise the profile of the charity by attending, leading and hosting key networking events and/or conferences and staying abreast of key sector insights and trends. Develop meaningful engagement with Trust staff, increasing awareness and understanding of the Charitys aims and objectives. Influence Charity strategy beyond Individual giving to ensure fundraising becomes embedded across every role in the Charity. Support communications in telling compelling and compassionate stories that bring the work of Bright Northumbria Healthcare Charity to life and to a broader audience. Support the development of professional fundraising standards across the Bright Charity team. Undertake conversations with supporters with compassion and sensitivity Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for the development and management of fundraising strategies and campaigns in line with the charitys aims and objectives 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 Line management responsibility for the fundraising team including performance management of team against agreed fundraising targets. Take a lead on developing a pipeline of opportunities and income from individuals, the community, corporates, and high net worth individuals using a range of fundraising techniques. Plan, manage and deliver a programme of successful campaigns and appeals that encourage new donors and retain and inspire our existing supporters. Implement effective stewardship strategies and plan engagement to develop and maintain relationships and loyalty and increase donations. To establish processes around due diligence, monitoring and evaluation, financial procedures, recording and monitoring of grants. Build and develop effective relationships across the Charity and the Trust. Act as a representative of the Charity in negotiations and relationships with third parties acting at all times in good faith and in an ethical manner. Support and develop events when required. This role will work directly with the Head of Bright Charity to enable successful income generation for the Charity. This includes the management and development of income streams and processes that underpin the success of the fundraising and income generation of the Charity; strong and effective relationship management with donors and reporting on overall performance and return on investment. Raise the profile of the charity by attending, leading and hosting key networking events and/or conferences and staying abreast of key sector insights and trends. Develop meaningful engagement with Trust staff, increasing awareness and understanding of the Charitys aims and objectives. Influence Charity strategy beyond Individual giving to ensure fundraising becomes embedded across every role in the Charity. Support communications in telling compelling and compassionate stories that bring the work of Bright Northumbria Healthcare Charity to life and to a broader audience. Support the development of professional fundraising standards across the Bright Charity team. Undertake conversations with supporters with compassion and sensitivity Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level plus further knowledge to post graduate diploma level equivalent or equivalent in addition to significant experience of working within the charitable fundraising field and knowledge of the relevant fundraising legislation and governance. Desirable Institute of Fundraising qualification Experience & Knowledge Essential Skills and experience in planning and implementing successful high income fundraising appeals/campaigns across a range of platforms Experience in the planning, development and organisation of major charity projects Event management Desirable Experience of high-level grant writing Other Requirement Essential It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving license and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level plus further knowledge to post graduate diploma level equivalent or equivalent in addition to significant experience of working within the charitable fundraising field and knowledge of the relevant fundraising legislation and governance. Desirable Institute of Fundraising qualification Experience & Knowledge Essential Skills and experience in planning and implementing successful high income fundraising appeals/campaigns across a range of platforms Experience in the planning, development and organisation of major charity projects Event management Desirable Experience of high-level grant writing Other Requirement Essential It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving license and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Northumbria House (cobalt) 7/8 Silver Fox Way, Cobalt Business Park Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE27 0QJ Employer's website https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)