The challenge should you choose to accept it..... We are so proud of what we do, and we know you will be to. Communication and media are absolutely key to making the Hospice the incredible place it is. And you could be part of that. With a rich, diverse history, which began back in 1979 with our founders, we’ve been making a difference ever since. Today our free care supports 2,000 local people and their families, in Herts and Bucks. We truly are a community hospice – built and funded by the community, to serve the community. So where do you come in? People are at the heart of everything we do. And you would be no different. We are all vital cogs in delivering our care and support. We are looking for a new Associate Director of Development – someone who will lead a new, relationship-based approach to fundraising and help us reach new heights in our income generation activities. We aim to raise £800,000 from Major Gifts, Trusts and Foundations and Regular and Mid-Value Giving this year and are ambitious about growing this in the future. This is an exciting opportunity to lead this work and to be at forefront of charting a new path for fundraising at The Hospice of St Francis. The opportunity..... You will play a pivotal role in growing income across the Hospice and leading new, relationship-based approaches to fundraising. With responsibility for Major Donors, Trusts and Foundations, and Regular and Mid-Value Giving you will create and lead a new strategy to develop these areas and manage and grow a portfolio of high-value relationships. You will also work hand in hand with Hospice colleagues to identify and curate exciting fundraising propositions, helping to raise strategic funds for our services. As a leader in the fundraising team, you will provide coaching and management to your team and deputise for the Director Fundraising. You will be central in forming close working relationships across the Hospice and with the Board of Trustees, enabling a whole hospice approach to fundraising. The must haves: Fundraising Success: At least six years’ experience operating in a Major Gifts or Trusts and Foundations role and a track record of personally securing and stewarding five and six figure gifts Strategic thinker: Experience of researching, developing and implementing new strategies, and associated budgets and KPIs, and of developing portfolios, and prospect management tools Leading and inspiring: At least four years’ experience of inspiring, managing and developing 1+ line reports Proposition development: Creative in outlook and with experience of developing donor-centric fundraising propositions The it would be great to haves: Regular Giving: Experience of developing and managing Regular Giving and mid-value programmes Team Management: Experience of managing, motivating and supporting a team CRM knowledge: Knowledge of DonorFly Fundraising qualification: A relevant fundraising qualification from CIOF or other You know it makes sense.... 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Wide range of free training courses, plus personal development opportunities On-site home cooked food served at a reasonable rate in our bistro​ You’ll have freedom to make decisions within the boundaries of the Job Description and charity policy and procedure Don’t forget a stunning setting, plus #team comradery, support and bags of positivity! For an informal discussion, or to find out more please visit our website: Associate Director of Development (Fundraising) | The Hospice of St. Francis This list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required by the Manager. This Job Description can be amended by agreement with the Post Holder and Manager Please note; applicant shortlisting will take place as and when suitable individuals apply. As such, we would strongly encourage early applications. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed.  Interview arrangements will be communicated via email, so please check your email regularly.