Head of Public Fundraising

Role description:

We are currently looking for a Head of Public Fundraising to join our Fundraising & Supporter Experience Team.

Reporting to the Director of Fundraising & Supporter Experience, the postholder will lead the development and delivery of the charity’s public fundraising strategy, translating organisational ambition into sustainable, insight-led and supporter-focused income growth.

Leading an established and high-performing team, the Head of Public Fundraising will build on strong existing foundations to diversify and grow public fundraising income at scale, while strengthening long-term relationships with supporters and communities across Yorkshire.

The role will play a pivotal part in delivering the charity’s ambitious growth plans and supporting Yorkshire Cancer Research’s vision of a Yorkshire free from cancer.

Specifically you will:

• Lead and work in partnership with relevant Fundraising Managers to develop and deliver Yorkshire Cancer Research’s public fundraising strategy, aligned to the charity’s mission, values and organisational strategy.
• Provide clear strategic leadership across all public fundraising income streams, including: Individual giving, Community fundraising, Challenge and mass participation events, In-memory giving, Gifts in Wills and legacy giving
• Ensure the public fundraising strategy aligns with, and complements, the philanthropy and partnerships and supporter experience strategies, delivering a coherent overall income approach and exceptional supporter journeys and interactions at every touchpoint.

To be considered for this role ideally you will be a member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising and have significant experience developing, managing and evaluating a broad public fundraising portfolio (e.g. individual giving, community fundraising, mass participation/challenge events, and legacy giving).