Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead Solving Kids' Cancer UK

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Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead Solving Kids' Cancer UK

Drive high-value fundraising and secure vital support for Solving Kids' Cancer UK to make a lasting impact on children and families affected by neuroblastoma.

• Location: Home-based within England with regular travel to London and elsewhere in the UK as required

Who we are.

Solving Kids' Cancer UK is a small but mighty charity with children firmly at its heart. We are fighting for a future where no child dies of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma or suffers due to the treatment they receive.

Neuroblastoma is a rare and complex childhood cancer, around 90% of neuroblastoma cases occur in children younger than five years of age. It is the most common cancer in infants. Our work is parent informed and we develop our services in response to the needs of the community we work with.

We are passionate about speeding up pioneering clinical research that will save lives and improve outcomes for children. As a parent-led charity, we are uniquely placed to use our influence and reputation alongside our accredited research funding framework to make a difference for children now and in the future.

Our Family Support Service provides emotional, practical and financial support, and impartial information on the latest treatments available and supports families to access their choice of treatment options for their child.

We are a voice for children and their families and will not stop until children with neuroblastoma, in the UK and beyond, have access to the treatment they need and we need the very best people to help deliver our vision.

About the role.

Reporting to, and working closely with, the Head of Fundraising and Engagement, the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead will shape and implement innovative strategies, driving growth in philanthropic giving, secure corporate partnerships and obtain critical funding. With a focus on cultivating mutually beneficial, long-term relationships, you'll craft compelling proposals, develop tailored stewardship plans, and create sponsorship opportunities that inspire ongoing support.

You'll lead the way in securing multi-year corporate partnerships and nurturing donor relationships to meet ambitious income targets. As a key player in the senior fundraising team, you'll contribute to strategic planning, represent the charity at events, and champion new approaches to fundraising.

With our newly formed Development Board, the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead will identify and utilise key networks to grow our philanthropic supporter base across corporate and major donor income streams. With strong writing skills, this person will also craft tailored and compelling corporate proposals and trust and foundation applications.

Who are we looking for?

To support our vision and ensure the achievement of ambitious income targets to support children and families affected by neuroblastoma, we are looking for a strategic and results-driven high-value fundraiser to join our team.

We are particularly keen to speak with interested candidates who enjoy cultivating high-value relationships from scratch and stewarding five- and six-figure corporate partnerships, and/or major donor relationships.

Person specification:

• Strategic thinker with significant experience of developing strategic plans to grow and optimise high-value fundraising.
• Expert knowledge of philanthropy fundraising methodology and current philanthropic trends.
• Experience writing successful five/six-figure high-value proposals to corporates and trusts and foundations.
• Good planning and organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple activities with conflicting demands and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to motivate and influence others.
• Demonstrable success in stewarding supporters/donors, corporate partners, and trusts and foundations.

For further information about the role or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultants at Peridot Partners:

If you would like to know more about this role please contact Katie Booth