Philanthropy FundraiserNHS

Job summary

Philanthropy Fundraiser, Milton Hospice, CB24 6AB

Part-Time, 22.5 hours per week

Working Pattern:

• 3 days per week, worked Monday to Friday
• A minimum of 1 day per week based in the office, with the option to work from home for the remaining 2 days

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £26,000 FTE per annum, pro rata for part time hours

Interviews: 12/10/2026

Help build a community of philanthropists who make a lasting difference for children and families.

At East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH), we support children and young people with life-threatening conditions and their families across East Anglia. We are looking for a Philanthropy Fundraiser to help grow our network of major supporters and secure significant gifts that enable us to continue providing vital care and support

The Philanthropy Fundraiser will play a key role in delivering EACH's philanthropy fundraising strategy by securing support from major donors, high-net-worth individuals and emerging philanthropists across East Anglia

Working closely with the Philanthropy Manager and the wider philanthropy and corporate teams, the postholder will cultivate and steward a portfolio of supporters while proactively identifying and engaging new philanthropic prospects

A significant focus of the role will be growing EACH's network of major supporters and philanthropists in Cambridge and the surrounding area, building meaningful relationships that lead to long-term support and significant gifts

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be an effective relationship builder and networker, capable of engaging senior individuals and influencers, identifying new fundraising opportunities, and representing EACH within philanthropic, business and community networks.

What you'll do

• Manage and develop a portfolio of major donors and philanthropic supporters
• Build and maintain long-term relationships through tailored stewardship and engagement activity
• Identify, research and engage new philanthropic prospects, particularly within Cambridge and the surrounding area
• Develop individual engagement plans to encourage long-term support and maximise donor retention
• Prepare personalised communications, reports and proposals for supporters
• Arrange donor meetings, events, presentations and hospice visits
• Use Raiser's Edge and prospect research tools to record activity and develop a sustainable pipeline of supporters

About you

• Experience in fundraising, account management or relationship management
• Experience of networking and engaging external audiences
• The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence others
• Experience of researching opportunities and developing new relationships
• The ability to manage priorities, organise projects and work independently
• Current, full, valid driving license and access to a vehicle

Job description

Income Generation & Growth

• Work closely with the Philanthropy Manager and wider philanthropy team to maximise income across the region
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of new prospects, with a particular focus on Cambridge and the surrounding area
• Undertake wealth screening, prospect research and due diligence to identify individuals with the capacity and inclination to support EACH

Supporter Engagement & Stewardship

• Build strong, long-term relationships with supporters through tailored cultivation and stewardship activity
• Prepare personalised communications, impact reports and stewardship updates
• Implement individual engagement plans to maximise retention, support and lifetime value
• Arrange and support donor meetings, hospice visits, presentations and supporter events

Innovation & Collaboration

• Contribute to the development of new, inclusive, and diverse income generation ideas and practices
• Collaborate with colleagues across teams, including Corporate, Marketing and Care, to create funding opportunities and share impactful stories

Administration & Efficiency

• Use EACHs database (Raisers Edge) to accurately record supporter activity, in line with GDPR
• To work closely with finance to ensure donations are recorded correctly
• Follow organisational processes to improve efficiency
• Manage time and priorities effectively to focus on income-generating opportunities

About us

Comprehensive range of benefits:

• Free onsite parking & subsidised meals at our hospices
• Pool car provided when working in the community
• Employee health cash plan & wellbeing support schemes
• NHS pension - continuation if already contributing
• Enhanced Annual leave Entitlement - 27 days + 8 UK Bank Holidays
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• AVIVA pension package up to 7% Employer Contribution including Life Assurance
• Free eye tests & cycle to work scheme

East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) supports families and cares for children and young people with life threatening conditions across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.

At EACH we believe in fostering a workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion where differences are embraced. We are actively seeking talent from all walks of life, recognising that diversity drives innovation, creativity and success.

Join us on a journey to create a more inclusive workplace, where everyone has equal opportunities to grow, contribute and succeed. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for opportunities at EACH and adjustments will be made to facilitate the application and selection process.