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Salary When a child is diagnosed with cancer life becomes full of fear, for them and their family. Fear of treatment, but also of families being torn apart, overwhelming money worries, of having nowhere to turn, no one to talk to.
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we help children and young people (0-25) and their families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them. Join us and your skills will make a real difference to the lives of young cancer patients.
About the role
This role is crucial to the delivery of a significant change in growth of the philanthropy programme. The post holder will be expected to deliver on a portfolio and move prospects forward in a timely manner.
To actively fundraise from a portfolio of individual major donor prospects and donors for Young Lives vs Cancer’s work around the UK, with responsibility for financial targets to be agreed. To build effective and long-lasting relationships with individuals, with a view to engaging them with Young Lives vs Cancer in order to raise funds.
This role will work across teams to maximise fundraising and engagement opportunities and to deliver a first class giving experience to every individual giving over £10k.
Young Lives vs Cancer is open to and in support of flexible working. Your flexibility requirements and that of the role will be discussed at interview stage with you.
This role is part home, part office based. You will have the opportunity to work from home within the parameters of our hybrid working arrangements, with 2 days a week in the Bristol/London office.
We would love to hear from you if you have/are:
Proven track record of personally securing 6 figure major gifts from individuals in a charity environment to meet agreed targets.
Proven experience of managing and developing relationships with wealthy and / or influential individuals and senior volunteers, inspiring and motivating them to meet objectives as per their solicitation plans.
Knowledge and hands-on experience of major gift fundraising.
Articulate, persuasive and credible with all audiences, including those at the highest level both within the organisation and outside of it.
Diversity declaration
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their race, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation.
We are committed to taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities and creating equitable opportunities for all. We are passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation, as well as reflective of the diverse children and young people we support. Click here to find out more about our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy.
Accessibility
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please get in touch with us if you would like to discuss any specific requirements.
What we offer
In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package, which includes generous annual and family/ caring leave entitlements, enhanced pension and employee savings scheme. To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website:
https://www.younglivesvscancer.org.uk/careers/our-benefits/
If you join us, you will be part of a community that is committed make a difference to the lives of children and young people with cancer. Young Lives vs Cancer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
To arrange an informal chat, please contact Julie Millar at Julie.Millar@younglivesvscancer.org.uk
