trust and major donor fundraiser - job pack

Wessex Cancer Trust is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. Charity Registration No. 1110216. Company No. 5416311

Trust and Major Donor Fundraiser - Job Pack

40 Years of Cancer Care


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40 Years of Cancer CareCharity Reg No. 110126

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About usWessex Cancer Trust believes that there should be help and support available to everyone living with cancer, when and where they need it.

Every year around 23,000 people are diagnosed with cancer within the Wessex region. A diagnosis can be a shock and have a huge impact on an entire family and Wessex Cancer Trust services are available to people with cancer, and those impacted by the diagnosis and treatment of a loved one. We help and support anyone affected by cancer regardless of age, gender or type of cancer. Our dedicated team are committed to offering free support for as long as people need it, away from a hospital environment.

In normal years, we have four drop-in cancer Support Centres. Clients are welcomed by volunteer befrienders who are equipped to provide information, support and a listening ear. Appointments can be made with one of our team of specialist counsellors and complementary therapists who are on hand to help deal with the emotional impact of cancer, improve well-being, help with pain management and increase self-confidence.

We provide health and well-being information, exercise programmes and courses to help clients move on from cancer.

During Covid we have continued to support people who need us, moving to online and remote service provision and expanding our services to include an online support forum.

Each year Wessex Cancer Trust reaches over 8,000 people in the local community.

Our Vision and MissionOur VisionWessex Cancer Trust’s ambition is a future where everyone affected by cancer receives person centred care that empowers them to live well with and beyond cancer.

Our MissionThrough supportive care and information, we seek to improve the emotional and physical well-being of people affected by cancer, within their locality.


A letter from our Chief ExecutiveDear Applicant

Thank you for your interest in Wessex Cancer Trust. It’s an exciting time to join our charity. This past year we have seen plenty of change: our services have had to dramatically adapt to ensure we can still support people with cancer and their loved ones despite the challenges faced by Covid. The pandemic has also presented very real funding pressures and it’s been necessary to implement a cost saving programme and review our income generation model to build our resilience. At the same time, we have had several new team members who’ve joined the charity – including me, I joined in July 2020.

With a new team in place, we are focused on using our learnings from 2020 to develop a new strategy that meets the changing needs of local people affected by cancer. Two key components of that strategy will be how we can reach communities that have not traditionally accessed our services, and how we can provide our clients with more personal care plans. The first step in doing this, is the recruitment of a new role of Wellbeing Co-ordinator who joins us in January, thanks to funding from The Linbury Trust.

As you will gather from the above, the role of Trust and Major Donor Fundraiser is crucial for the delivery of our future strategic ambitions. Under the direction of our new Head of Fundraising and Communications, Sally Hillyear, we have enjoyed growing success from Trusts in the past year, having made the decision to really focus efforts in this area. We know that there is more potential. Major donors remain an untapped area for Wessex Cancer Trust, so is ripe for development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and well-rounded fundraiser to make a real impact on our income generation, helping us to reach more people affected by cancer in the Wessex region.

Wessex offers a supportive work environment, in addition to a range of benefits which include:• A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement• Contributory pension scheme• Life assurance scheme• Employee counselling helpline• Cycle to work scheme• Free parking at head office• Mental health first aiders• A personal development programme

We look forward to receiving your application. If you’d like an informal chat about the role please call Sally Hillyear, Head of Fundraising and Communications on 07468 477834.

Warm regards

Rachel Billsberry-Grass

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Job DescriptionJob Title: Trust and Major Donor Fundraiser Responsible to: Head of Fundraising and CommunicationsResponsible for: Part-time research officer (subject to confirmation); specialist volunteersBased at: Wessex Cancer Trust, Head Office, Chandlers Ford with opportunity for some flexible home working.

Job Purpose: To raise money from charitable trusts, major donors and other grant making bodies through effective research and targeting, and the preparation of high quality and compelling applications. To be responsible for oversight and co-ordination of applications made by other fundraising colleagues to ensure no duplication and that quality standards are met.

Working Hours: Full Time (may consider part time)

Salary Band: Up to £28,000 plus benefits

Principal Responsibilities Trust and other grant making bodiesTo secure multi-year and one-off grants from charitable trusts and other grant making bodies:• Undertake and oversee research to build a pipeline of funding opportunities with clear deadlines,

gaining an understanding of funders’ needs.• Develop and maintain an excellent knowledge of Wessex Cancer Trust services and build strong

internal relationships with colleagues delivering services; to research, design, and write detailed applications to grant-making bodies.

• Write targeted, compelling and engaging proposals tailored to specific trusts, or other grant making bodies, and ensure they are delivered on time according to application deadlines.

• Provide additional information, such as project details, funding requirements, budgets and supporting literature, as required.

• Write and submit updated reports to donors and funders within agreed timescales.• Remain abreast of new funding sources and emerging trends for trust fundraising.• Identify key decision makers and manage relationships with donors and grant makers, involving

the CEO and Board when necessary.


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Major donorsTo develop a major donor programme with a view to securing multi-year and one-off grants:• Identify potential major donors and undertake and oversee research to understand their interests.• Maintain a pipeline of prospective major donors, and develop and to involve potential donors with

Wessex Cancer Trust, supported by the Board, the CEO and other colleagues.• Develop tailored, compelling and engaging proposals and ensure any ‘ask’ is made in the most

appropriate way for the donor, involving the Board, CEO and other colleagues as necessary.• Ensure appropriate and timely thanks, and future stewardship, providing reports and updates as

required.• Oversee all data protection and fundraising regulation issues related to major donors and ensure

that the charity is compliant.• Remain abreast of emerging trends for major donor fundraising and continue to innovate and

develop this area.

Communications• Contribute to the production of the Annual Review, appeals and newsletter, as needed, with

writing copy, proofreading, etc.• Share case studies and proposals with other colleagues making Trust applications.

General Duties• Be a respected ambassador of the Trust’s brand, values, mission and aims.• Work as an effective member of the Fundraising team and support the goals of the team as a whole.• Abide by all responsible requirements of the Trust’s Health and Safety policy.• Undertake any other duties as required by the Head of Fundraising and Communications.

Person SpecificationEssential Skills/Experience• Demonstrable track record in Trust and/or Major Donor Fundraising.• Meticulous attention to detail.• Demonstrable ability to plan and prioritise own workload with minimum supervision• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, listening).• Presentation and report compilation skills.• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.• Ability to work to deadlines and plan accordingly.• Ability to hit the ground running and absorb complex information quickly.• Strong IT skills.


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Chief Executive

Head of Fundraising and Com

munications

Finance M

anagerRetail M

anagerHead of Services

Finance Officer

IOW Shop, staff

and volunteers

Chandler’s Ford Shop, staff and

volunteers

Weeke

Shop, staff and volunteers

Portchester Shop, staff and

volunteers

HytheShop, staff

and volunteers

Bournemouth

Centre, Manager,

staff and volunteers

Board of Trustees

Regional Fundraiser

Regional Fundraiser

Legacy volunteer

Fundraising Assistant

Marketing and

Comm

unications M

anager

Digital and Cam

paigns Executive

PR and Com

munications

Executive

Corporate and Com

munity

Fundraiser

Trust and Major

Donor Fundraiser

IOW Centre,

Manager, staff

and volunteers

HytheCentre,

Manager, staff

and volunteers

Chandler’s Ford Centre, M

anager, staff and

volunteers

3 x Sing for Life Choirs

Coordinator and volunteers

Southampton

and Portsmouth

Daisy Bus Services

EA to CEO / Office M

anagerOffice

Apprentice

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How to applyPlease send your CV and a statement of no more than 1 page outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected] by midday Friday 22 January 2021.

Interviews will be held via Zoom on Thursday 28th January 2021.

For an informal chat, please call Sally Hillyear, Head of Fundraising and Communications on 07468 477834.


SUPPORTING LOCAL PEOPLE THROUGH CANCER

www.wessexcancer.org.uk

023 8067 2200

Wessex Cancer [email protected]

91-95 Winchester Road,Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh

SO53 2GG

Wessex Cancer Trust is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. Charity Registration No. 1110216. Company No.

5416311

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