Community Fundraising & Communications Officer
Healthcare Charity
Up to £34,000 plus pension contribution
Permanent, full-time
West London, Hybrid, 2-3 days per week in the office
1-SMH-HE/RVF

About the Organisation:
This specialist health charity funds research, education, and patient care. With a turnover of around £2m, it supports projects that improve lives and collaborates closely with healthcare staff, patients, and families.

Job Summary:
The Community Fundraising & Communications Officer will grow community fundraising and lead communications that inspire support. This role suits someone proactive, compassionate, and creative, who enjoys building relationships and writing compelling content.

Community Fundraising

Steward and grow relationships with community fundraisers and groups.Secure new supporters through proactive outreach.Build links with healthcare staff to generate leads.Lead the seasonal appeal and contribute to campaigns.Produce reports and prioritise financially beneficial events.

Communications

Edit the annual newsletter and produce monthly e-news.Manage social media with a focus on fundraising impact.Write engaging copy for appeals, stories, and website.Maintain positive links with internal comms teams.

Donor Engagement

Ensure donors are thanked promptly and appropriately.Use CRM (Raiser's Edge NXT) to track giving and update data.Lead thanking mailings and grow regular giving.

Corporate Fundraising

Support partnerships through platforms like Work for Good.Contribute to sponsorship and matched funding.Recruit new companies to support appeals.

Personal Development

Show appetite for learning and share knowledge.Apply best practice in project management, data, and technology.Explore innovative tools, including AI, to improve impact.

Person Specification

Essential

Experience in a community fundraising role.Strong writing skills across social media, newsletters, appeals, and websites.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Experience with CRMs, ideally Raiser's Edge NXT.Able to manage multiple priorities.Proactive, resilient, and confident on the phone.Empathetic, organised, and results-driven.Interest in learning, data, and innovative approaches.

Desirable

Experience in healthcare charity or hospital setting.Proven appeal writing success.Corporate fundraising experience.Basic project management knowledge.Awareness of fundraising regulations.Driving licence and access to a car.

Why Join

This role combines community fundraising with creative communications in a supportive, mission-driven environment. You'll join a collaborative team, contribute to life-changing work, and develop your skills while making a meaningful impact.

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