Charity Fundraising Administrator inTorquay inTorquay PUBLISHED 11 OCT 2024

Band 3: £24,071 to £25,674 a year Per annum  FIXED TERM 

The purpose of the Charity Fundraising Administrator is to support the delivery of our fundraising strategy through effective administration and promotion of fundraising activities.

The post holder will deliver an excellent level of support to new and existing fundraisers and donors under the direction of the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager.

They will support the organisation and delivery of our Torbay and South Devon NHS Charity activities including but not limited to fundraising, grant giving and act as a representative on behalf of our Charity.

To support the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager to deliver our fundraising strategy, in particular:

to respond to fundraising enquiries promptly and efficiently

to support people wishing to fundraise

to bank and process donations efficiently and in accordance with guidelines

to support work to collect data consents and Gift Aid income

to support with developing a regular programme of supporter communications

to support fund managers in key areas to provide charity information boards to raise awareness and to thank supporters

to support the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager to maintain a log of items, photos and their impact for staff or patients

to update the CRM with information from the weekly banking sheets and weekly bank statements, and upload income reports

to provide administrative and clerical support including processing all orders and requisitions

to support seasonal activity, ward visits, cheque presentations and present giving

to administer the staff lottery

to lead on initiatives such as the NHS Big Tea and The Big Christmas Cake Break

to assist with bucket collections including co-ordinating the charity's volunteers

to assist with administration, organisation and promotion of third party events

to provide reporting on events including return on investment

About us


Communication and working relationships

to exchange information with fundraisers, donors, supporters and staff on a variety of fundraising and charity matters and procedures

to communicate complicated administrative information to staff from other departments

to communicate effectively with external contacts including suppliers of marketing materials

to support the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager to create events as and when required

to build relationships with stakeholders to support the growth of the charity including local businesses, schools, universities and community groups.

Working relationships include:

Associate Director of Communications and Partnerships

Fundraising and Partnerships Manager

Charity Accountant and other colleagues in the finance team

Communications and engagement team

Members of the Charity Committee

fund managers within our organisation

fundraisers, donors, corporate sponsors

third party suppliers.


Analytical and judgement

to exercise judgement when dealing with enquiries

to analyse information to make recommendations to the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager

to analyse information to resolve problems for fundraisers, donors and supporters

to know when and how to escalate issues to senior staff as required.


Planning and organisation

to plan workload and prioritise activities, meeting required deadlines

to arrange fundraising events and activities

to manage our event and fundraising calendar.


Responsibility for patient and client care

to have regular contact with individuals who have difficult family circumstances and/or are grieving following a bereavement/loss of loved ones. They are often feeling emotional and distressed. This includes face to face contact as well as telephone, emails and letters

to have direct contact with patients and carers with a range of disabilities and/or ill health, supporting people to engage in activities and relevant communications within the scope of the charity

to provide advice and information about our charity and fundraising or donor opportunities.


Policy and service responsibility

to contribute to the development of policies for fundraising

to follow existing policies and procedures

to propose changes to policies and procedures in own area.


Responsibility for finance, equipment and other resources

to handle cash donations and valuables in line with our standing financial instructions and standard operating procedures

to maintain office supplies and stationery and order fundraising materials under guidance from the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager

to source appropriate marketing materials and liaise with suppliers final proofs to be signed off by the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager.


Information technology and administrative duties

to update and maintain donor information on our CRM database

to undertake data entry and text processing as required


Responsibility for research and development

to support the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager to develop surveys to seek views from staff, patients, carers, the public and stakeholders as needed

to attend education, training and development opportunities relevant to fundraising, relevant to post and team.


Responsibility and accountability

to take responsibility for your ongoing personal and professional development

to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times

to work independently to defined policies and procedures and manage own workload

to deal with enquiries and implement procedures guided by standard operating practices, with support and guidance from the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager as required

to role model behaviours that exemplify our people promise and encourage similar behaviours in colleagues

to show a commitment to learning, self-reflection, appraisal and development

to be curious about the work going on across Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and to use this knowledge to improve our fundraising opportunities and outcomes.

The purpose of the Charity Fundraising Administrator is to support the delivery of our fundraising strategy through effective administration and promotion of fundraising activities.

The post holder will deliver an excellent level of support to new and existing fundraisers and donors under the direction of the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager.

They will support the organisation and delivery of our Torbay and South Devon NHS Charity activities including but not limited to fundraising, grant giving and act as a representative on behalf of our Charity.

To support the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager to deliver our fundraising strategy, in particular:

to respond to fundraising enquiries promptly and efficiently

to support people wishing to fundraise

to bank and process donations efficiently and in accordance with guidelines

to support work to collect data consents and Gift Aid income

to support with developing a regular programme of supporter communications

to support fund managers in key areas to provide charity information boards to raise awareness and to thank supporters

to support the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager to maintain a log of items, photos and their impact for staff or patients

to update the CRM with information from the weekly banking sheets and weekly bank statements, and upload income reports

to provide administrative and clerical support including processing all orders and requisitions

to support seasonal activity, ward visits, cheque presentations and present giving

to administer the staff lottery

to lead on initiatives such as the NHS Big Tea and The Big Christmas Cake Break

to assist with bucket collections including co-ordinating the charity's volunteers

to assist with administration, organisation and promotion of third party events

to provide reporting on events including return on investment

About us


Communication and working relationships

to exchange information with fundraisers, donors, supporters and staff on a variety of fundraising and charity matters and procedures

to communicate complicated administrative information to staff from other departments

to communicate effectively with external contacts including suppliers of marketing materials

to support the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager to create events as and when required

to build relationships with stakeholders to support the growth of the charity including local businesses, schools, universities and community groups.

Working relationships include:

Associate Director of Communications and Partnerships

Fundraising and Partnerships Manager

Charity Accountant and other colleagues in the finance team

Communications and engagement team

Members of the Charity Committee

fund managers within our organisation

fundraisers, donors, corporate sponsors

third party suppliers.


Analytical and judgement

to exercise judgement when dealing with enquiries

to analyse information to make recommendations to the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager

to analyse information to resolve problems for fundraisers, donors and supporters

to know when and how to escalate issues to senior staff as required.


Planning and organisation

to plan workload and prioritise activities, meeting required deadlines

to arrange fundraising events and activities

to manage our event and fundraising calendar.


Responsibility for patient and client care

to have regular contact with individuals who have difficult family circumstances and/or are grieving following a bereavement/loss of loved ones. They are often feeling emotional and distressed. This includes face to face contact as well as telephone, emails and letters

to have direct contact with patients and carers with a range of disabilities and/or ill health, supporting people to engage in activities and relevant communications within the scope of the charity

to provide advice and information about our charity and fundraising or donor opportunities.


Policy and service responsibility

to contribute to the development of policies for fundraising

to follow existing policies and procedures

to propose changes to policies and procedures in own area.


Responsibility for finance, equipment and other resources

to handle cash donations and valuables in line with our standing financial instructions and standard operating procedures

to maintain office supplies and stationery and order fundraising materials under guidance from the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager

to source appropriate marketing materials and liaise with suppliers final proofs to be signed off by the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager.


Information technology and administrative duties

to update and maintain donor information on our CRM database

to undertake data entry and text processing as required


Responsibility for research and development

to support the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager to develop surveys to seek views from staff, patients, carers, the public and stakeholders as needed

to attend education, training and development opportunities relevant to fundraising, relevant to post and team.


Responsibility and accountability

to take responsibility for your ongoing personal and professional development

to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times

to work independently to defined policies and procedures and manage own workload

to deal with enquiries and implement procedures guided by standard operating practices, with support and guidance from the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager as required

to role model behaviours that exemplify our people promise and encourage similar behaviours in colleagues

to show a commitment to learning, self-reflection, appraisal and development

to be curious about the work going on across Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and to use this knowledge to improve our fundraising opportunities and outcomes.



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