Medical Research Foundation
Trustee
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About the Company
The Medical Research Foundation holds a unique place in the UK’s research ecosystem. As the charitable foundation of the Medical Research Council, they are a broad-based research funding, fundraising charity with the rare freedom to support work on any health condition, anywhere in the world. Thanks to the generosity of the public and strength of our strategic partnerships, we lay the foundations for ground-breaking new discoveries and life-changing advances by investing in the most promising ideas and the research leaders who will shape tomorrow’s breakthroughs. As a charity research funder with a century-long legacy they’re entering their next exciting transformative chapter of continued growth, innovation and even greater impact focusing on children and young people’s health; neglected mental health conditions; the impact of climate change on health; and emerging health threats and research opportunities.
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About the Role
We are looking for two trustees who bring significant leadership experience in their fields of fundraising, particularly with extensive experience in major gifts and corporate fundraising to help strengthen the Board and support the Chief Executive and Fundraising Director around high-level advocacy, and finance, where you will bring board-level financial management experience, and ideally an understanding of the charity sector.
Responsibilities
- You don’t need to have specific experience of working with research funders, but you will bring significant experience of engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.
- You will be a strong communicator able to engage with a wide range of audiences at the highest levels.
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Qualifications
- Significant leadership experience in fundraising.
- Extensive experience in major gifts and corporate fundraising.
- Board-level financial management experience.
- Understanding of the charity sector (ideally).
Required Skills
- Strong communication skills.
- Experience engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in the charity sector.
Pay range and compensation package
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