Director of Fundraising and Marketing

Race Against Dementia

About Us

Three times Formula 1 World Champion, Sir Jackie Stewart OBE founded Race Against Dementia in 2016, following his wife s diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia.

At Race Against Dementia we identify, fund and guide pioneering dementia scientists from across the world.

We offer an innovative support package, inspired by high-performance Formula 1 and the world s most inventive companies. We help researchers forge cross-discipline and cross-industry collaborations. We guide them on leadership, communication, teamwork and management.

Our researchers work to achieve better diagnoses, understand risks, develop treatments find a cure for dementia.

With over 55 million people affected globally and someone diagnosed every three seconds, Race Against Dementia is taking immediate action to drive significant breakthroughs and develop leaders in the field.

Our Mission

To equip dynamic and driven dementia researchers with funds and a Formula 1 mindset to accelerate a cure for dementia.

Our Vision

A world with preventions and cures for dementia.

Our Values

Innovation: We harness forward-thinking approaches and cutting-edge ideas to drive positive change and challenge the norm.

Teamwork: We foster a culture of teamwork and respect. We apply our individual expertise and we work collaboratively towards our mission.

Resilience: We are focused and motivated on our mission and support each other in moments of adversity.

Ambitious: We are conscientious and driven. We are motivated to push boundaries and achieve success.

Integrity: We are honest, fair and equal. We listen to each other and make decisions with consistency, transparency and integrity.

About You

• We are looking for someone who is committed to helping us achieve our mission and vision.
• You will need to be adaptable, able to multi-task and work as part of the team.
• You will need a keenness for learning and new challenges with a high level of commitment and passion for our cause.

Our Team

We are a small dynamic and hardworking team. We have a positive and inclusive culture and believe we are made up of open-minded, agile, determined and fun individuals who really want to make a difference.

What can we offer you?

• You will be joining a team who put people first and will make you feel valued, help you to learn, and support you to thrive in your role and within the charity.
• Quarterly in person team meeting days where we take a break from the screens, reflect on the last couple of months, plan ahead and use the day to work collaboratively.
• Hybrid working with an office in London.
• Pension contribution.
• 33 days holiday a year (including eight English public holidays), and we encourage you to use them all!
• Discretionary holiday allowance around Christmas.
• Laptops provided for all employees.
• Learning and development budget

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Fundraising and Marketing

Based In: Hybrid working with two days a week to be worked in the London office

Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer

Responsible For: UK fundraising and global marketing

Hours: 37.5 hours a week, worked flexibly to include evening and weekend work where necessary

Leave: 25 days holiday per annum plus bank/public holidays

Contract: Permanent

Pension: Up to 3% matched contributions

Travel: Travel throughout the UK and overseas as appropriate

Purpose of the role

To be a key member of the senior leadership team, working collaboratively with the Chief Executive Officer and senior leadership team to set and deliver the overall fundraising and marketing strategy. To lead and develop a high performing fundraising and marketing team. Grow income generation to enable Race Against Dementia to achieve ambitious future aims.

Duties and Resonsiblities

• Work with the Chief Executive Officer and board of Trustees to set and agree the vision and direction for significant UK income generation for the charity.
• Deliver the agreed strategy for fundraising, marketing and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage and deepen the charity s relationships with key funders, partners and stakeholders, working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Chair of Trustees as appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to develop new relationships with individual donors, corporates, trusts and foundations and other potential income streams.
• Provide inspirational leadership, support and management to a small fundraising and marketing team.
• Build on current systems and processes to maximise the efficiency of the fundraising and marketing team and deliver best in class donor relationship management.
• Identify opportunities to elevate the profile of the charity in the UK and build reputation.
• Own the brand and tone of voice for the organisation. Deepen brand visibility through paid campaigns, digital and social channels, content marketing and communications activity.
• Support the team with day-to-day digital and social media content to retain and build the online community.
• Work closely with the Chief Executive Officer to develop a fundraising budget and monitor progress against targets. Present progress regularly to the Trustees.
• To be an active member of the senior leadership team, supporting overall team culture and moral.
• To attend, where appropriate national and international events organised by the charity, including an annual Forum.
• To administer your own workload, including meeting targets and deadlines in line with the Race Against Dementia appraisal system.
• To attend relevant CPD training events as required and work within the guidelines of Race Against Dementia s policies and procedures.

About You

• Proven track record of acquiring new major donors and partners and raising funds of over £1million for a non-profit organisation.
• Significant experience managing existing major donors, corporate partners and other key relationships.
• Extensive experience in developing and implementing creative marketing strategies and experience of planning and overseeing targeted campaigns across a range of platforms.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal with the ability to communicate information to management and charity Trustees.
• Experience working with senior leadership and boards of Trustees.
• A good understanding of wider charitable sector considerations and fundraising regulations.