Director of Fundraising

This is a new role which sits within the charity’s Senior Management Team. The Director of Fundraising will have responsibility for driving the development and implementation of all existing and potential income streams – including challenge events, grant-making trusts, corporate partnerships, community and individual giving, and major donors.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of managing diverse fundraising teams, experience in delivering on multiple income streams, and the ability to develop income strategies focused on sustainable growth. You will be a natural and inspiring leader, setting the example of ambition and innovation across the fundraising team.

• Working with the Senior Management Team to shape the charity’s fundraising vision, and to lead on the creation of annual and long-term fundraising strategies.
• Lead, mentor and motivate the fundraising team, working with them to achieve collective goals and create ambitious plans.
• Work alongside the Director of Engagement and the communications team to create impactful fundraising campaigns, appeals and messaging.
• Nurture and develop relationships with existing and potential donors and supporters – building strategic and mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Ensure the on-going identification and research of corporate, individual and grant-making trust funding opportunities, and the creation of innovative and engaging applications.
• Lead on the development of impact-focused fundraising information to allow team members to make engaging cases for support.
• Providing detailed income forecasts and budgets.
• Ensure that all fundraising events have adequate assessed for feasibility and risk, and attend events where appropriate.
• Ensure good stewardship of donors, the keeping of accurate records, and the development of good processes that fulfil the requirements of data protection legislation.
• Explore and assess, where appropriate, the adoption of new technologies such as AI.
• Ensure compliance with Code of Fundraising Practice.

In addition to the specific duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description, all Leukaemia Care employees should be aware of their specific responsibilities towards the following:

• Uphold the values of the charity and to not behave in a manner that is likely to bring the charity into disrepute.
• Adhere to all health and safety and fire regulations and to co-operate with the charity in maintaining good standards of health and safety.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role.

This job description is not exhaustive. It acts as a guide and may be amended to meet the changing requirements of the charity at any time after discussion with the post holder.

• Essential: Extensive experience in a senior fundraising role.
• Leadership experience.
• Experience working with staff and volunteers.
• Experience with multiple types of income streams.
• Reporting against targets and demonstrating impact.

• Experience at Director level in a fundraising role.
• Proven track record in managing £2m+ targets and budgets.

• Financial literacy, including charity reporting.

• Understanding of the issues and needs of people with blood cancer.

• Excellent networking and relationship management skills.
• Outstanding written, communication and presentation skills.
• The ability to motivate and influence team members and supporters to reach targets.
• Proven ability to work to a high standard and with an excellent eye for detail.
• Highly creative with the ability to turn ideas into action.
• Proficient in data analysis from different sources.
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation and workload management.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently and as part of a small team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Highly IT literate, with a preference for MS Office proficiency.
• Strong negotiation and understanding skills.
• Experience in analysing data and producing reports based on findings.

• A team player who can collaborate effectively with a range of people within the organisation.
• Ability to manage own workload.
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the role with sufficient notice.
• High motivation, whether working alone or with a team.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Quick learner.
• Confident, enthusiastic, creative.