Vacancy
Philanthropy Fundraiser
Salary
£21,000 based on 22.5 hours per week
Hours
22.5 hours per week predominantly Monday-Friday with some evening and weekend working
Close date
Mid-day Tuesday 3 February 2026
Interview date
First Stage Teams Interview: Thursday 5 February 2026
Second Stage Interview Date: Tuesday 10 February 2026


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The role
Would you like to work in a genuinely rewarding organisation?
Nottinghamshire Hospice lead the provision of compassionate, community palliative care to those who are dying in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire from a terminal or life limiting illness. Our values are embedded throughout the organisation – Compassion, Trust and Ambition.
The Philanthropy Fundraiser will play a key role in growing high-value income streams by identifying, building and nurturing relationships with major donors. You will develop tailored engagement strategies, create compelling cases for support, and deliver excellent stewardship to secure significant gifts that sustain and expand our care services for future generations.
The role will do this by focusing on;
- Developing and implementing a philanthropy strategy for Nottinghamshire Hospice.
- Cultivating relationships with donors capable of giving £5000+ annually.
- Working closely with Senior Leadership Team, Trustees and key external stakeholders.
- Storytelling and communicating the impact fundraising has on those we support.
- Organising and attending donor cultivation events and networking.
This role requires an ambitious, self-motivated, and target-driven fundraiser who will form part of our vibrant and passionate fundraising team.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
- Able to demonstrate how you meet the Hospice values of Compassion, Trust and Ambition.
- Proven experience in major donor / relationship fundraising or high-value fundraising.
- Target driven with proven experience of exceeding income targets.
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
- Ability to write persuasive proposals and construct personalised approaches.
- Confidence verbalising key messages to present confidently to diverse audiences and in a variety of settings eg. one-to-one or to larger audiences.
- Proven experience of motivating and inspiring others with the use of powerful storytelling.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience of managing a busy workload with conflicting priorities.
- Experience in managing projects from formation to delivery.
- Experience of working within a legislative or external governance framework.
DESIRABLE
- Knowledge if the hospice or healthcare sector
- Experience using fundraising CRM systems (e.g. Donorflex)
- Experience of General Data Protection Regulations.
Travelling may be required for your job role and therefore you may be required to hold a Full UK Drivers’ licence, have access to a vehicle and to be able to provide evidence of ‘Business use’ motor insurance, purchased at the postholders’ expense.
Why you’ll love working here
Nottinghamshire Hospice is a great place to work!
As a charity we’re able to be creative, fleet of foot and inspiring in our approach to our services and how we work together.
Our values are embedded into the Hospice:
Compassion – Being inclusive; being kind and having empathy; empowering others; having integrity and being patient.
Trust – Being authentic; unified; loyal; accountable; trustworthy; responsible; reliable and professional.
Ambition- The growth of the Hospice; being courageous; getting the right outcomes and results; improvement of our services; being the best version of ourselves for the benefit of each other and our service users.
We’re the leading Nottinghamshire provider and influencer of , with ambitions to make a real difference to all those diagnosed with a life-limiting or terminal illness. We have been established for 40 years and are at the heart of our communities who rely on our care and support.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to work for a local charity and be part of a great care movement then this is the opportunity for you.
Our benefits
- 5 weeks holiday pay plus Bank Holidays,
- Expenses paid at 45p per mile,
- Pension Scheme,
- Staff referral scheme- Earn up to £500.00,
- Comprehensive training provided,
- Employee Assistance Programme, including private GP access,
- Bluelight Card discount scheme,
- Free DBS check and Uniform.
Want to know more about what it’s like working for Nottinghamshire Hospice?
Nottinghamshire Hospice is a non-smoking organisation.
Due to the volume of applications that we receive, if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
All job offers are subject to DBS checks, satisfactory references, occupational health assessment, proof of relevant professional qualifications and eligibility to work in the UK.
If you require special arrangements at any stage of the recruitment process, we will try to meet those requirements.
Nottinghamshire Hospice is fully committed to supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion best practice within our workforce, as well as with our patients and supporters. We warmly welcome those from all backgrounds – this diversity is important for our journey and values and enriches the services we offer.
We particularly welcome applicants from minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities, applicants under the age of 40, applicants with disabilities, and male applicants for clinical roles, as they are currently under-represented within our workforce.
Some jobs will be subject to driving licence checks and motor insurance checks for business use.
Registered Charity no: 509759


