Senior Philanthropy Fundraiser

Alder Hey Children’s Charity raises vital funds to help make Alder Hey Children’s Hospital a truly world-class, patient-friendly hospital for the 450,000 patients and families we care for every year. The charity helps to fund a range of activities and projects that are designed to enhance and improve the lives of our amazing young patients. This includes the funding of specialist medical equipment to ensure our brilliant surgeons and clinical staff have the most up to date and cutting-edge technology available and funding hi-tech distraction equipment designed and proven to reduce pain and anxiety in our patients. We also fund a range of programmes and special projects such as our ward musicians, our on-site magician and the play specialists we have on every ward.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious fundraiser to join our growing Philanthropy Team. As Senior Philanthropy Fundraiser, you will play a key role in securing significant support from major donors, philanthropists, high-value supporters and donor-advised funds. You will manage a portfolio of existing and prospective supporters, building meaningful relationships that inspire transformational giving and long-term partnerships with Alder Hey Children's Charity. Working closely with colleagues across the Charity, you will create bespoke engagement opportunities, develop compelling cases for support and deliver exceptional stewardship that demonstrates the impact of philanthropy. You will also help identify new opportunities to grow our philanthropy programme through networking, events and relationship-building with professional advisors and influential supporters.

We're looking for someone who loves building relationships and brings energy, enthusiasm and exceptional communication skills, alongside a proactive approach and a passion for connecting people with a cause that changes children's lives.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Manage a portfolio of existing and prospective major donors, philanthropists and other high-value supporters.
• Develop tailored cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans that maximise long-term support and donor engagement.
• Deliver exceptional supporter experiences through meetings, events, hospital visits and bespoke engagement opportunities.
• Build a strong pipeline of prospects and identify opportunities to grow philanthropic income.
• Represent Alder Hey Children's Charity at networking events, philanthropy forums and relevant sector events.
• Build relationships with new prospects, influential supporters and professional networks.
• Support the development of relationships with solicitors, wealth managers, philanthropy advisors and donor-advised funds to create new philanthropic opportunities.
• Work closely with clinicians, senior stakeholders and colleagues across the Charity to develop compelling funding opportunities and cases for support.
• Demonstrate the impact of philanthropy through high-quality stewardship and supporter communications.
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of Alder Hey Children's Charity's philanthropy programme.

At Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide how we work. Being courageous, working together, showing passion and embracing creativity enables us to support the hospital in delivering the very best care for young patients and their families.

• Courage: We try new things, take risks and innovate. We speak up, take accountability and act with responsibility.
• Together: We work as one team, sharing knowledge and learning. We partner with patients, families, supporters and colleagues.
• Passion: We are passionate about what we do and inspire others.
• Magic: We are creative, fun and child-led, creating special moments and going the extra mile.

In April 2025, the charity adopted a four-day working week policy. Staff previously working 37.5 hours now work 30 hours across four days, maintaining full pay while supporting a better work-life balance. This job description outlines the general nature of the role and is not exhaustive. It may be subject to change in line with organisational needs. Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make reasonable adjustments where required and is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The post holder will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

You can apply by clicking the link below. Applications must include your CV and a covering letter (no more than one side of A4) which answers the following questions:

• How do you meet the person specification? If you don’t exactly meet all of the role requirements but have transferable skills please do consider applying and provide details as part of your answer.
• Why do you want to work for Alder Hey?

Closing date: 3 August 2026. Initial screening interviews will be held via Teams on 10 August 2026. Second stage interviews will be held in person at Alder Hey on 24 August 2026.