Charity jobs in United States

Location: Cardiff (Hybrid)

Salary: £250 Day rate (Outside IR35)

Hours: 3-5 days per week

Contract: 18 month contract

Yolk Recruitment are proud to be partnering with Latch, a Welsh based charity that supports families affected by childhood cancer. We are managing a campaign to find a Head of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications on a contract/self‑employed basis. This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to make a real difference in the organisation and for the families they support. Whether you're a current contractor or looking for a long‑term contract to help you make the move, this is a fantastic opportunity.

• Leading the development and delivery of the charity's fundraising, marketing and communications strategies to grow income, diversify revenue and expand audience reach.
• Providing strong, visible leadership as part of the Senior Leadership Team, building positive relationships with the CEO, Board, team, volunteers and key external stakeholders.
• Overseeing and drive all income‑generation activity, including major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, events, and supporter acquisition, engagement and retention.
• Introducing and manage strategic donor care and volunteering programmes to strengthen supporter loyalty, branch networks and ambassador activity.
• Leading all external communications (online and offline), acting as first media contact and managing relationships with journalists, influencers, patrons and high‑profile partners.
• Overseeing brand management and ensure consistent, high‑quality marketing output across digital channels, campaigns and promotional materials.
• Proving digital and data leadership, improving data insight, supporter engagement and introducing innovative digital tools (including AI) to optimise performance.
• Providing effective people management, supporting team development, overseeing subcontractors and volunteer structures, and contributing to future departmental planning.

• Significant and demonstrable senior‑level leadership experience in fundraising.
• Proven experience growing and diversifying income across multiple fundraising streams.
• Strong awareness of marketing, brand management, communications and public speaking.
• Effective leadership with experience managing teams, volunteers and delivering change.
• Skilled at building strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience developing organisational policies and processes, supported by relevant qualifications.
• Driver with access to own car

Please contact Emily Rex, Senior Charity Recruitment Consultant at Yolk Recruitment to discuss the Head of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications position further.

Yolk Public Sector & Not‑for‑Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs.

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