As Weldmar Hospicecare moves into an exciting new direction in fundraising, we are seeking a Philanthropy Manager to lead our engagement with key investors and high net worth individuals. This is a brand new role designed to broaden our reach and secure the major gifts necessary to fund our specialist care services. Working alongside fellow fundraising managers, as well as the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees, and reporting to the Director of Fundraising, your key responsibilities will be to: Identify and research high value prospects, implementing bespoke donor journeys that move supporters from initial interest to significant financial commitment. Establish and lead a group of dedicated volunteers who act as champions for Weldmar across the county. Manage our Trust and Foundations Fundraiser, overseeing applications for grant funding and ensuring detailed, timely reporting to funders. Represent Weldmar at flagship events and networking opportunities, educating partners on how their investment makes a tangible difference to the specialist care Weldmar provides in Dorset. Using Raiser s Edge, you will maintain meticulous records and provide regular performance and prospect reports to senior management. You will have extensive experience in managing profitable fundraising events or securing high value income. You must be a diplomatic and persuasive negotiator, comfortable engaging with decision makers at all levels. A professional qualification (such as the IoF Diploma) is desirable, but more important is your ability to tell Weldmar s story in a way that inspires generosity. A Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check is required for this role.
May 15, 2026
Full time
As Weldmar Hospicecare moves into an exciting new direction in fundraising, we are seeking a Philanthropy Manager to lead our engagement with key investors and high net worth individuals. This is a brand new role designed to broaden our reach and secure the major gifts necessary to fund our specialist care services. Working alongside fellow fundraising managers, as well as the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees, and reporting to the Director of Fundraising, your key responsibilities will be to: Identify and research high value prospects, implementing bespoke donor journeys that move supporters from initial interest to significant financial commitment. Establish and lead a group of dedicated volunteers who act as champions for Weldmar across the county. Manage our Trust and Foundations Fundraiser, overseeing applications for grant funding and ensuring detailed, timely reporting to funders. Represent Weldmar at flagship events and networking opportunities, educating partners on how their investment makes a tangible difference to the specialist care Weldmar provides in Dorset. Using Raiser s Edge, you will maintain meticulous records and provide regular performance and prospect reports to senior management. You will have extensive experience in managing profitable fundraising events or securing high value income. You must be a diplomatic and persuasive negotiator, comfortable engaging with decision makers at all levels. A professional qualification (such as the IoF Diploma) is desirable, but more important is your ability to tell Weldmar s story in a way that inspires generosity. A Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check is required for this role.
Weldmar Hospicecare is looking for a dynamic and confident individual to fill an exciting new role as a Community Fundraiser. You will be the heart of our public-facing fundraising, acting as a vital link between the charity and the incredible people of Dorset who raise money for us. Your responsibilities will be to: Be the primary point of contact for members of the public, schools, and local groups, offering guidance and encouragement to help them achieve their fundraising goals. Build and retain strong relationships, ensuring every supporter feels valued and understands the difference their contribution makes. Play a key role in planning and delivering mass participation fundraising campaigns. Represent Weldmar at community events, delivering talks and presentations and attending cheque presentations. Use our CRM (Raiser s Edge) to record communications and manage donor records, ensuring all public support is acknowledged rapidly and personally. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills who is equally comfortable talking to a large audience or having a quiet, empathic conversation with a bereaved supporter. You don t need specific qualifications, but you do need great IT skills, a track record of providing excellent customer service, and the ability to manage a busy, varied workload. A full driving licence is essential to reach our supporters across the county. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check is required for this role.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Weldmar Hospicecare is looking for a dynamic and confident individual to fill an exciting new role as a Community Fundraiser. You will be the heart of our public-facing fundraising, acting as a vital link between the charity and the incredible people of Dorset who raise money for us. Your responsibilities will be to: Be the primary point of contact for members of the public, schools, and local groups, offering guidance and encouragement to help them achieve their fundraising goals. Build and retain strong relationships, ensuring every supporter feels valued and understands the difference their contribution makes. Play a key role in planning and delivering mass participation fundraising campaigns. Represent Weldmar at community events, delivering talks and presentations and attending cheque presentations. Use our CRM (Raiser s Edge) to record communications and manage donor records, ensuring all public support is acknowledged rapidly and personally. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills who is equally comfortable talking to a large audience or having a quiet, empathic conversation with a bereaved supporter. You don t need specific qualifications, but you do need great IT skills, a track record of providing excellent customer service, and the ability to manage a busy, varied workload. A full driving licence is essential to reach our supporters across the county. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check is required for this role.
Weldmar is moving in an exciting new direction in fundraising. This is a brand new role, driving our events and community fundraising strategy. You'll lead a dedicated team of both staff and volunteers, delivering high quality mass participation campaigns, and build lasting partnerships with our supporters and fundraisers. Working alongside fellow fundraising managers and reporting to the Director of Fundraising, your key responsibilities will be to: Develop and implement annual engagement strategies, including bespoke and off the shelf challenges and events. Hold line management responsibility, providing regular supervision, identifying development opportunities, and fostering a collaborative environment. Oversee income targets, budgets, and KPIs with a focus on high ROI. Represent Weldmar at networking events and lead the development of community ambassadors. If you are proactive, with an in-depth knowledge of charity income generation, we'd love to hear from you. You should have a proven track record of hitting financial targets and the leadership skills to motivate both staff and volunteers. Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will need to engage with everyone from corporate partners to patients and their families with empathy and professionalism. A Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check is required for this role.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Weldmar is moving in an exciting new direction in fundraising. This is a brand new role, driving our events and community fundraising strategy. You'll lead a dedicated team of both staff and volunteers, delivering high quality mass participation campaigns, and build lasting partnerships with our supporters and fundraisers. Working alongside fellow fundraising managers and reporting to the Director of Fundraising, your key responsibilities will be to: Develop and implement annual engagement strategies, including bespoke and off the shelf challenges and events. Hold line management responsibility, providing regular supervision, identifying development opportunities, and fostering a collaborative environment. Oversee income targets, budgets, and KPIs with a focus on high ROI. Represent Weldmar at networking events and lead the development of community ambassadors. If you are proactive, with an in-depth knowledge of charity income generation, we'd love to hear from you. You should have a proven track record of hitting financial targets and the leadership skills to motivate both staff and volunteers. Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will need to engage with everyone from corporate partners to patients and their families with empathy and professionalism. A Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check is required for this role.
