Head of Philanthropy

As the Head of Philanthropy, you'll work closely with the Philanthropy and Partnerships team to create a seamless, unified approach to engaging our high-value audiences. Your expertise will ensure we maximise shared opportunities and cultivate valuable contacts. What You'll Do:

• Lead and Inspire: Build and guide a team of passionate professionals dedicated to achieving our fundraising goals.
• Strategic Development: Collaborate with our Associate Director of Philanthropy & Partnerships to craft and implement an innovative Philanthropy strategy.
• Innovative Fundraising: Develop a diverse portfolio of products and opportunities tailored to high-value audiences, driving significant growth in fundraising income.
• Collaborative Approach: Foster a cohesive working environment across the Philanthropy and Partnerships team, ensuring consistent engagement with all high-value donors.
  
  A track record of having asked for, negotiated, and secured 6-7 figure gifts.
• Experience in large capital or revenue fundraising appeals
• Understanding of the process of soliciting, cultivating and stewarding potential and actual donors.
• Ability to lead and line manage staff and senior volunteers. Demonstrable relationship-building abilities, able to work collaboratively with co-workers, senior volunteers and donors.
• Results-oriented with a positive outlook, high level of motivation, enthusiasm and dedication to the mission and goals of Marie Curie.
  
  Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity.
As the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care across all four UK nations, we deliver vital community nursing and hospice services. Our expert teams provide compassionate support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement, helping people live well until the end. Through pioneering research and impactful campaigns, we're shaping a future where everyone can access the best possible quality of life, even while living with a terminal illness. Our Ambition: We envision a society where no one misses out on the care and support they need at the end of life. Over the next five years, we'll achieve this by:
• Expanding and transforming our direct care and support services.
• Delivering more practical information to those who need it.
• Shaping the future of end-of-life experiences through leadership and innovation
Why Join Us? Marie Curie is on an incredible growth journey, and the opportunities ahead are extraordinary. This is your chance to take a pivotal role in leading a high-performing team and leveraging the power of our senior volunteer network to drive even greater impact. We have bold ambitions to grow our income from High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) significantly over the next five years-and this role puts you at the forefront of that mission. If you're a seasoned philanthropy professional looking to shape the future of fundraising, lead with purpose, and grow your career in a collaborative, best-in-class team, this is the opportunity for you.


• Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.