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SalaryEvery 16 minutes, someone in the UK is diagnosed with blood cancer. Survival rates are among the worst of any cancer and the physical and psychological impact can be lifelong. Despite decades of incredible progress, only half of leukaemia patients live longer than 5 years after their diagnosis and we won’t until we change this.
Leukaemia UK is part way through a 5-year plan to increase our investment into ground-breaking world-class research, advocacy and awareness focused on improving diagnosis, kinder, more effective treatment, and care for leukaemia and other blood cancers. To do this, we are in a period of significant growth, investing strategically to grow our income, profile, influence, engagement and impact.
About the role.
Responsible for an income of £3.2m for 2024/25, this senior leadership role will support, inspire and develop a passionate and expert Directorate responsible for fundraising, commercial income generation and supporter care, to deliver significant growth in our income and support across the UK.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Director of Fundraising will work strategically, autonomously, and collaboratively as a critical member of the senior leadership team. You will play a pivotal role in leading our income generation efforts, mentoring and developing a team of 12 across public fundraising and high value.
Who we are looking for.
Essential experience:
- An experienced and passionate fundraiser with a track record in leading significant, sustainable growth across diverse income streams, including two or more of the following: philanthropy, corporate, individual giving, and community & events.
- A brilliant and resilient leader – with a track record of building and leading bold, innovative, and collaborative fundraising teams, you’ll have excellent people leadership skills.
- A strategic thinker with experience working at the Board level to lead the development of strategy and investment plans.
- Demonstrable track record of leading a data and insight-driven culture, digital fundraising, the smart use of technology and best-in-class supporter care, to drive a supporter-centric approach to income generation.
- An effective communicator, with experience in managing high-value relationships and networks to fund strategic priorities and a demonstrable track record of inspiring teams to convert change and challenge into opportunity.
