Application Guide

How to Apply for Head of Income and Marketing

at Sudc Uk Registered Charity 1175413

🏢 About Sudc Uk Registered Charity 1175413

SUDC UK is a unique charity founded by bereaved parents, offering deep personal understanding of Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood. The organization combines specialist medical expertise with compassionate family support, making it an impactful place to work where every contribution directly helps affected families and advances crucial research into this poorly understood condition.

About This Role

As Head of Income and Marketing, you'll lead both strategy and hands-on execution to grow sustainable funding while raising SUDC UK's profile nationally. This part-time remote role involves managing a small team to increase awareness of SUDC (which affects 40 UK children annually) and developing diverse income streams that support research, family support, and advocacy efforts.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve morning strategy sessions with your remote team on donor cultivation, followed by developing sensitive marketing materials that balance awareness-raising with appropriate tone. Afternoons could include analyzing fundraising data, collaborating with medical advisors on research funding proposals, and planning campaigns that honor affected families while growing sustainable income.

🎯 Who Sudc Uk Registered Charity 1175413 Is Looking For

  • Has proven experience developing income generation strategies for small-to-medium charities, particularly with donor cultivation and digital fundraising
  • Demonstrates ability to market sensitive health/bereavement topics with appropriate tone while maximizing reach and impact
  • Possesses hands-on experience managing small teams remotely while balancing strategic planning with operational delivery
  • Shows genuine passion for SUDC UK's mission through understanding of both the medical aspects and family support needs

📝 Tips for Applying to Sudc Uk Registered Charity 1175413

1

Quantify your past fundraising achievements specifically for health/bereavement charities or similar sensitive causes

2

Demonstrate understanding of SUDC's medical complexity by referencing the 40 annual UK cases and research gaps mentioned in their materials

3

Show how you'd balance the need for sensitive messaging with the urgency of fundraising for this under-recognized cause

4

Highlight remote team management experience, crucial for this part-time distributed role

5

Suggest one specific income stream idea tailored to SUDC UK's unique position as a specialist charity with medical expertise

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with charity income generation in health/bereavement sectors', "Understanding of SUDC's dual challenge: medical research funding and family support services", 'Examples of balancing strategic leadership with hands-on delivery in previous roles', "How you'd approach marketing a sensitive topic while growing awareness and funds"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • SUDC UK's current fundraising activities and public awareness campaigns
  • Medical research into SUDC and current gaps in understanding
  • How SUDC compares to other childhood death causes in public awareness
  • The charity's founder stories and how they shape the organization's approach

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you develop income streams for a specialist charity addressing a rare but devastating condition?
2 Describe your approach to managing a small remote team while delivering both strategy and execution
3 How would you increase public awareness of SUDC while maintaining appropriate sensitivity?
4 What metrics would you track to measure both fundraising success and awareness impact?
5 How would you collaborate with medical experts and bereaved families in your marketing approach?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using generic fundraising approaches without adapting to SUDC's sensitive nature
  • Focusing only on marketing metrics without considering family perspectives
  • Proposing awareness campaigns that could retraumatize affected families
  • Not demonstrating understanding of SUDC's medical complexity and research needs

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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