St Peter S Hospice

ST PETER’S HOSPICE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Capital Appeal Coordinator

Reports to: Head of Fundraising

Hours of work: Full time – fixed term 12 months

Job Summary:

This is an income-generating, outward-facing role with responsibility for overseeing the Capital Appeal fundraising programme, ensuring it is delivered on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

1. To project manage the Capital Appeal fundraising and communication plan, ensuring key events and activities are planned in, progress is recorded and that all stakeholders are regularly updated.

2. To support the fundraising teams (corporate, trust, community, individuals) in achieving their Capital Appeal targets through assisting with prospect research, proposal writing and making financial ‘asks’.

3. To produce clear plans that enable collaborative and joined up working.

4. To provide project update reports to highlight current actions, risks and issues and forthcoming priority areas.

5. To track performance against target and produce accurate reporting of income and expenditure.

6. To work closely with other departments to raise awareness of the Appeal, the part they play and to coordinate communication about progress of the Capital Appeal fundraising plan.

7. To act as a central point of coordination for Capital Appeal fundraising collateral, ensuring accurate & effective messaging and working closely

Sept 2016 with the Marketing team to plan print and communication activities for the Appeal.

8. To regularly review the Appeal microsite and ensuring it is up to date with fundraising information and progress.

9. To work with the Appeal Committee by facilitating meetings, supporting solicitation events for high net worth individuals, assisting with the planning and execution of specific events and attending events as appropriate.

10. To follow up on pledges made by individuals who have been introduced by Appeal Committee members and ensure that all high-value donors or looked after well, in a way which encourages their long-term support for the Hospice.

11. To ensure all relevant activity is recorded on the database in line with database policy.

12.To work closely with all of the Fundraising team ensuring all opportunities are pursued to ensure highest level of benefit for the Hospice

13.To keep the Head of Fundraising fully informed of all activities at regular one to one meetings, written monthly reports and full participation in all team meetings

10. To work outside of regular office hours as and when required.

11.To understand the philosophy and ethos of St. Peter’s Hospice.

Health & Safety

Under the provisions of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, it is the duty of every employee: i) To take reasonable care of themselves and others at work. ii) To co-operate with the hospice as far as is necessary to enable them to carry out their legal duty. iii) Not to intentionally or recklessly interfere with anything provided including personal protective equipment for health and safety or welfare at work.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

Sept 2016 The hospice promotes equality of opportunity for all individuals with the right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.

We undertake not to discriminate unfairly against anyone who has previous criminal convictions and having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to employment with the hospice.

Equality Statement

St Peter’s Hospice expects all staff and volunteers to act in a way that is consistent with organisational procedures and the law relating to equality, diversity and rights and to treat everyone with whom they come into contact equitably, with respect and without discriminating.

They should recognise and appreciate that people, both colleagues and service users, are different and act in ways that are consistent with their needs and preferences. They should ensure that the practices and processes operated in their areas of work are fair and provide equitable treatment for all and they should take effective action to deal with any discrimination or unfair treatment of which they become aware.

Scope of Job Description This job description reflects the immediate requirements and objectives of the post. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties but gives a general indication of work undertaken which may vary in detail in the light of changing demands and priorities. Substantive changes will be carried out in consultation with the post holder.

PERSON SPECIFICATION DETAILS – Capital Appeal Coordinator

Essential Desirable Education/Qualifications

 Educated to degree level or equivalent °

 A Levels or equivalent °

Sept 2016  Fundraising or marketing qualification °

Experience

 Experience working in a fundraising environment °

 Managing projects to meet deadlines and targets °

 Working with multiple stakeholders °

 Managing multiple activities concurrently °

 Monitoring, reporting and forecasting against ° plans and budgets

 Working on a fundraising capital appeal °

 Working within a team and supporting the team to ° achieve it’s objectives

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

 High levels of attention to detail °

 Highly proficient Microsoft Office User °

 Competent in using a fundraising database °

 Target focused with effective time management, ° prioritisation and planning skills

 Ability to research and analyse data to help plan ° and evaluate

Personal Attributes

 Self motivator able to work independently and as ° part of a team

 Enthusiasm, integrity and empathy for the work of ° St Peter’s Hospice

 Ability to deal sensitively with hospice patients, ° their families and people who are recently bereaved

 Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal ° with people on all levels

 Strong team player, proactive and results driven °

Sept 2016 Other Factors

 Able to occasionally work outside of normal office ° hours

Sept 2016