Philanthropy Fundraiser

The Nottinghamshire Hospice Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A community palliative care charity is seeking a Philanthropy Fundraiser to enhance high-value income streams through relationship-building with major donors. This role involves crafting personalized strategies, storytelling to communicate impact, and organizing donor events. Ideal candidates demonstrate proven fundraising experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for community support. A positive working environment with strong values around compassion, trust, and ambition makes this an excellent opportunity for the right individual.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Staff referral scheme - Earn up to £500.00

Employee Assistance Programme

Free DBS check and Uniform

Qualifications

• Proven experience in major donor/relationship fundraising.
• Target oriented with a track record of exceeding income targets.
• Excellent communication and persuasive writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a philanthropy strategy.
• Cultivate relationships with major donors.
• Organize donor cultivation events.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Storytelling

Project management

Job description

22.5 hours per week predominantly Monday-Friday with some evening and weekend working

Mid-day Thursday 8 January 2026

Interview date

First stage interview (via Teams) 12 January 2026

Would you like to work in a genuinely rewarding organisation?

Nottinghamshire Hospice leads 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 of the hospice or healthcare sector
• 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 postholder’s 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.

• Pension Scheme
• Staff referral scheme - Earn up to £500.00
• Employee Assistance Programme, including private GP access
• Free DBS check and Uniform.

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 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.