Relationship Fundraiser
Stroke Association
Relationship Fundraiser 
£30,463.13
Home-based, with frequent travel across North East England and Yorkshire
Full time (35 hours) 
Permanent 

Stroke Association is the UK's largest charity dedicated to helping with the emotional, practical and financial cost a stroke can have. Surprisingly it can happen to anyone, of any age, at any time. Sadly, two-thirds of people who survive a stroke find themselves living with a disability. 1 in 4 strokes happen in people of working age.

‘Alex was just 36 when a stroke left him with severe physical disabilities as well as having a huge impact on his emotional and mental health. He had two very young children at the time and a busy job. Being there for his family and being able to do his job all changed’.

We are looking for someone to join their Regional Fundraising team to support the charity’s incredible work. 

The Role

The main purpose of this role is to proactively acquire new donor and volunteer support and deliver excellent stewardship. The Relationship Fundraiser will become a pivotal contact within the local area for awareness raising, volunteering and income generation.

Duties will include: 

• Maximising income from core income streams including supporter led fundraising, community groups and corporate supporters 
• Providing excellent supporter stewardship and pro-actively seeking out new ways to pro-vide support, resulting in long-lasting and meaningful relationships. 
• Acquiring new donors and recruiting volunteers. 
• Leading on and contributing to nationwide projects, along with organisation wide
collaboration. 


The role is home based with frequent travel across the North East and Yorkshire regions to meet with potential and existing supporters and to attend team meetings. There is therefore a requirement to hold a driving license, and have access to a vehicle with business insurance. 


The Person 

We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic person with excellent communication and relationship building skills. You should be motivated, with the drive to work pro-actively and a desire to deliver high standards. 

You must be able to work flexibly to maximise opportunities across the North East and Yorkshire, and have the initiative and ability to work unsupervised. You should have excellent attention to detail, as well as IT skills and experience in using industry standard IT systems.

Previous experience in initiating and organising fundraising events and activities is desirable however, we are also keen to speak with people who also have the knowledge and experience in building relationships with the ability to nurture and grow existing support.

Why Stroke Association?

The Regional Fundraising team at Stroke Association pride themselves on having an open, honest and supportive working environment. As a member of the team, you would be encouraged to share successes as well as constructively participate in feedback, and actively make positive change.  

Their innovative initiative ‘making your week work for you’ encourages flexibility around working hours, for example working a 9-day fortnight, with a day off every other week. 

The charity's benefits include:
  • Homeworking allowance and mileage
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
  • Sick pay
  • Pension and salary exchange 
  • Flexible working
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Health cash plan
  • Critical illness cover
  • Eyecare
If this sounds like the opportunity for the next phase of your career, then get in touch! The role is permanent and full-time (flexible working will be considered). You must have a driving licence and access to your own vehicle, with business insurance.  

If you think you could be the right person to fulfil the exciting responsibilities of this role, apply here, or get in contact with Jen or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information:

Jen – 07341219640 / jen@charityhorizons.co.uk
Leanne – 07799465697 / leanne@charityhorizons.co.uk

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Jen or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way. 

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.


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