In Memory and Legacy Fundraiser
Are you an empathetic communicator with a passion for helping others honour loved ones through meaningful giving? Join our growing fundraising team and help shape the legacy and in memory fundraising programme for a cause that touches thousands of lives.
Position: In Memory and Legacy Fundraiser
Location: Cambridge / Hybrid (minimum of 2 days per week in the office)
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Sunday 27th April 2025 – however, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received or a successful candidate is found.
About the Role
Reporting to the Community Fundraising Manager, you will take the lead in delivering our in memory giving programme. You’ll be the first point of contact for supporters giving in memory of a loved one and will also support the development of our legacy fundraising programme.
You’ll manage and deliver campaigns that inspire, comfort, and engage supporters, with a compassionate, respectful approach. From running special events like the annual ‘Walk to Remember’ and ‘Candles at Christmas’ service, to stewarding Tribute Fund supporters and working with funeral directors and solicitors, your work will ensure a meaningful and memorable supporter experience.
This role offers plenty of room to make a genuine impact as part of our new five-year strategy – including the launch of major fundraising campaigns for a new cancer hospital and a new children’s hospital.
About You
To be successful in this role, you’ll be an excellent communicator with a warm, thoughtful approach and strong organisational skills. You’ll be confident working both independently and as part of a supportive team. You should have experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines, and a real empathy for people going through difficult times.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Experience in managing multiple tasks to deadlines
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Strong IT and numeracy skills (Microsoft Office)
- Previous experience in a similar fundraising or supporter care role
- Ability to build supportive, long-term relationships with donors
- Positive, empathetic, and motivated personality
Desirable:
- Experience using Donorfy or other CRM systems
- Creative flair and campaign ideation
- Passion for healthcare causes or experience in a hospital charity
- Driving licence and access to a car
You will be asked to send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for the role.
In Return
This is an amazing place to work! Recently voted one of the top 100 hospitals in the world and a leader in the field of healthcare innovation, recognised across the world as a pre-eminent teaching hospital.
You will receive a fantastic benefits package including:
- Pension Scheme
- Group Life Assurance @ 4 x Salary
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Annual Eye Tests + £65 towards Computer Use Glasses
- On-site Leisure Centre
- NHS Discount Schemes
- Health Cash Plan – Medicash
- Employee Assistance Programmes
- 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
- Your Birthday Off
- Cycle 2 Work Scheme
We strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new team member brings a valuable new perspective and helps us better support our diverse community of donors and patients.
Other roles you may have experience with could include: Legacy Officer, Tribute Fundraiser, In Memory Fundraising Executive, Supporter Engagement Officer, Community Fundraiser, Relationship Fundraiser, Bereavement Fundraiser.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
