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.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Remuneration: Circa £50,000

Type of contract: Permanent

Location: Hybrid from our Worcester Office 1 Birch Court, Blackpole Road, Worcester WR3 8SG

Reports to: Chief Executive

Work closely with: Chief Operating Officer, Director of Engagement, Director of Services, Head of Finance, Data Manager

Responsible for: Bids & Partnerships Manager, Community & Individual Giving Manager, Senior Corporate & Events Officers

Duties and responsibilities:

• 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.

General:

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.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

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

Knowledge and Understanding

• Essential: Financial literacy, including charity reporting.
• Desirable: Understanding of the issues and needs of people with blood cancer.

Skills/Abilities

• 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.

Other requirements

• 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.
• Comfortable working both in the office and remotely.