Fundraiser

Fundraisers seek to increase funds for health and care organisations by building relationships and exploring new fundraising opportunities.

You will usually work to raise awareness of the organisation’s work, aims and goals and encourage people to support by donating. There are many areas you could work within, including raising money that will support the local community, or Leeds Hospitals Charity, or a local care home. You will be integral to the ongoing to development of funds for the organisation.

Fundraiser is also known as Charity Fundraiser.

Role Characteristics

Motivate and facilitate supporters to maximise the funds they raise
Inspire new supporters to raise money, while maintaining and developing relationships with existing supporters
Organise traditional activities, such as sponsored outdoor events and house-to-house collections of donated goods and money
Develop new and imaginative fundraising activities, many of which involve organising events
Raise awareness of the charity and its work at local and national levels
Give talks to groups or seek photo opportunities with the media.

Skills

Communication
Active listening
Customer service
Creative thinking
Organisation
Working with groups

Routes into this role

Here are some example routes that can lead into this role.

Volunteering or work experience

Apply directly

GCSEs

BTEC

A-Levels

Undergraduate degree

How to become

You may wish to volunteer or gain work experience in a similar field to support your development and application for this role.

You will usually need 5 GCSEs, including English and maths and 3 A-Levels, or equivalent such as a T-Level or BTEC.

You may wish to complete a degree in business or marketing, to support you in this role.

It is important to check your preferred course provider's entry requirements for guidance.

Where can this role lead

No matter what role you start in or where you are in your career path, there are always opportunities to develop and progress in health and care.

The skills you develop as a Fundraiser, such as strategic thinking, project management, networking, and public relations, are useful and highly valued by employers.

With experience you could specialise in a particular area, such as corporate or trust fundraising. You could develop into business, event and project management positions.