About this role
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 supportersAbout you
Experience in fundraising, account management or relationship managementExperience of networking and engaging external audiencesThe ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of stakeholdersEffective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence othersExperience of researching opportunities and developing new relationshipsThe ability to manage priorities, organise projects and work independentlyCurrent, full, valid driving license and access to a vehicle
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience in account management, relationship management or client facing role. Experience of networking and engaging external audiences.
Desirable
Experience working within philanthropy, major donor fundraising or charitable fundraising. Experience using CRM databases, ideally Raiser's Edge. Experience developing major donor pipelines and prospect research programmes. Experience of preparing funding proposals and donor communications. Experience of working towards income or business development targets. Experience of conducting prospect research and developing pipelines of potential supporters.
Other Requirements Essential
Current, full, valid driving license and access to a vehicle. Willingness to travel across East Anglia. Flexibility to attend occasional evening and weekend events.
Qualifications Essential
Understanding of relationship management and stakeholder engagement. IT literate with experience of using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word, Outlook and Teams
Desirable
Stakeholder engagement Fundraising or Marketing qualification
Skills and Abilities Essential
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders through written and verbal communication adapting style to the individual. Ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and high-net-worth individuals. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional networks and establish new stakeholder relationships. Demonstrated organisational and project management skills, including the ability to manage priorities and deliver work to agreed deadlines. Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. Demonstrated ability to work proactively, manage priorities effectively and achieve agreed targets.
Desirable
Knowledge of the Cambridge philanthropic, business and professional community. Understanding of donor journeys and major gift fundraising techniques.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices
Address East Anglias Childrens Hospices (each)
Church Lane
Milton
CAMBRIDGE
CB24 6AB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.each.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)