The Opportunity

As the Partnerships Officer, you will perform a central function in supporting and advising colleagues developing strategic partnerships at country, regional and global level. You will provide critical support to advance Plan’s engagement with youth-led networks and organisations whilst also conducting research and gathering intelligence around emerging partnership trends.

Working cross organisationally, you will be responsible for helping to maximise opportunities to advance both programmatic and influencing collaborations that contribute to Plan International’s mission and purpose, as well as completing a range of duties to support partnership development efforts across the team

The Individual

We are looking to recruit a proactive individual who has knowledge of current issues and trends in international development and the Girls’ Rights space and who has knowledge of INGOs and/or other civil society organisations. You will need to be aware of the power dynamics and privilege involved in partnerships and be passionate and committed to actively dismantling systems of oppression; employing an intersectional feminist, anti-racist and decolonial lens wherever possible.

To be successful in this role you will have excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills and you have the capacity to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Working in a fast-paced team environment, with strong communication skills, and an aptitude to prioritise tasks and manage workloads.

Location: Global Hub, Woking UK, or flexible location - in most locations where Plan International has a legal entity and you have the pre-existing right to live and work. Our preference is for the person to the based closet to the point of impact.

Type of Role: Permanent

Reports to: Head of Global Partnership Development

Salary: We will be happy to disclose the salary and applicable benefits to applicants as part of this process, however, please kindly note that this will vary according to the location of the appointed candidate and therefore, it is not possible to include full details here. If you were based in the UK, we would expect to pay between £30,000 - £38,000

Closing Date: Sunday 23 May 2021

High Value Partnership Executive

Job Title:  High Value Partnership Executive

Reports to: Head of Corporate Partnerships

Contract: Permanent (35 hours per week)

Salary: £28k per annum (inclusive of London weighting)

Location: Home based initially - moving to Lambeth office when restrictions allow

The Vision Foundation believes passionately that people living with sight loss should have the same opportunities as anyone else. We strive to ensure London is a city that works for everyone and that avoidable sight loss is prevented.

The Vision Foundation is a sector leader in London standing up for the rights and freedoms of people living with sight loss. The charity funds organisations providing front-line projects and services across the capital, and works collaboratively through researching, building capacity, funding and advocacy.  We’ve been going for a hundred years and following a cultural and organisational re-shaping, including changing our name and branding, we have the energy and drive of a start-up. 

We need a Partnerships Executive to join our successful and growing fundraising team to help develop and manage approaches and partnerships with the corporate sector, major donors and grants/foundations.  The role will work closely with the Head of Corporate Partnerships, Grants Manager and the Centenary Appeal Manager to research and develop new opportunities across the core high value income streams.  This post will manage a portfolio of current partnerships and will require excellent communication skills and a high level of organisation. Also needed is a love of building relationships and the energy and enthusiasm to work externally to motivate supporters and partners and internally to develop applications and proposals.

You will be joining the organisation at an incredibly exciting time and have the opportunity to develop your skills in fundraising and partnership management with an organisation who has ambitious growth plans over the next five years.

Role Responsibilities:

• Contribute to Vision Foundation’s overall fundraising strategy as a member of the Fundraising Team
• Research, approach and develop new corporate partnership opportunities as agreed with the Head of Corporate Partnerships, managing a pipeline of corporate fundraising activity
• Research, approach and develop new trust and foundation opportunities as agreed with the Grants Manager, managing a pipeline of trust supporters
• Manage a portfolio of existing partnerships across the high value team, providing exceptional supporter care and delivering successful partnerships
• Provide general administration support across the fundraising team as required
• Develop partnerships and stewarding them where possible to become long-term supporters of Vision Foundation
• Supporting the development and delivery of partner fundraising and associated activities, attending in person where required
• Provide written reports to trusts and foundations, major donors and corporate partners as required
• Work closely with the Events team and the Centenary Appeal Manager to maximise the effectiveness of engagement and stewardship events in supporting the development of existing and prospective relationships.
• Provide general admin and event support for the delivery of the partner and stewardship events portfolio.
• Support with the development of innovative proposals in conjunction with colleagues
• Confidently present the key messages of the Vision Foundation and encourage support via a variety of media including informal conversations, networking, presentations, written literature
• Set and monitor budgets, in conjunction with the Head of Corporate Partnerships, Grants Manager and Centenary Appeal Manager
• Use ThankQ, the fundraising database, to effectively administer and manage partnership activities
• Manage high value administration ensuring that all donations and income are correctly recorded, tracked and thanked
• To work at all times in compliance with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice and data protection legislation

Requirements:

• Relevant fundraising and relationship management experience
• Experience of using a CRM database to support relationship management
• Proven ability to engage, inspire and enthuse a range of supporters to raise funds and nurture relationships
• A commitment to undertake training where required and an enthusiasm for new challenges and experiences
• Excellent communicator in formal and informal communications, both verbally and in writing, to all stakeholders
• Good understanding of prospect research methods
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport
• Communicate sensitively; negotiating effectively to generate major support among people from diverse backgrounds and all levels
• Creative thinking, imaginative and entrepreneurial attitude towards fundraising
• IT literate with experience of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, and databases
• A commitment to Vision Foundation’s values namely, collaborate, empower, intelligent, courageous

Desirable skills, knowledge & experience:

• Degree or equivalent
• Professional or academic qualification in fundraising
• Experience of working with volunteers
• Understanding of the charity sector and associated fundraising techniques

Personal qualities:

• An understanding of and commitment to London’s blind and partially sighted people
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Self-motivated, team worker with ability to work autonomously as required
• Willingness to work flexibly where required
• Approachable, creative, ‘can-do’ attitude

The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as Vision Foundation develops and the role grows. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.

Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer - New Business

We are seeking an experienced and driven new business focused Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer to join our Development team in Kew Foundation. 

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.

We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.

Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi. 

You will need a demonstrable track record of securing new business from corporate prospects (75% of role focus) and managing corporate accounts (25%). This is a fantastic opportunity to support the development of corporate fundraising at Kew, and you will be responsible for building relationships with and pitching to some of the leading companies in the UK and further afield.  You will have a strong understanding of effective corporate fundraising techniques, the motivations for corporate involvement in charity partnerships, a highly professional and creative approach as well as experience of achieving agreed financial targets.  You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to prioritise tasks and work calmly under pressure to meet multiple deadlines.

An interest in the mission of Kew and an understanding of Science and Horticulture would be an advantage.

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

If you are interested in this position, please visit our website for more information and to apply.

Closing Date: 21/05/2021

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.

In the UK there are more than 1.3 million children and young people living with a disability and nearly four million children living in poverty.

We exist to improve the lives of these children and since 1949 Variety in the UK has raised more than £270m in pursuit of this objective.

Variety provides practical, tangible help that makes an immediate difference, which includes grants for specialist equipment as well as accessible transport used by schools and other non-profit organisations across the UK. Our Great Days Out are legendary.

As with many organisations we are re-calibrating to adjust to the changes that have been brought by the Coronavirus pandemic, which has only increased the demand for what we do.

Our 75th anniversary in 2024 is fast approaching, which gives us a huge opportunity to put 2020 firmly behind us, and to re-double our efforts in generating funds, raising our profile, and most importantly increasing the impact and reach to those children and young people who most need our support. The Corporate Partnerships Team plays an integral role in the organisation’s growth. 

The new role of Corporate Support Officer provides the exciting opportunity to work on fantastic partnerships with engaged businesses. Our ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, must have exceptional standards of supporter care and strong attention to detail, along with the ability to be proactive, spot new opportunities and innovate. 

You will create dynamic, targeted, and engaging partnerships using your excellent relationship management skills to deliver on the strategic objectives of the charity and our corporate partners. 

While the initial contract is for an initial 12 months but there is every hope and expectation that this will be extended, and that the position will convert to become permanent. You will have our full support in making this a reality.

How to apply

Application is by way of CV and a Supporting Statement.

Closing date: Monday 24th May

I am delighted to be partnering with a charity who fundraises on behalf of Hospitals based in the South West of England. They are looking for a Corporate Fundraiser to join them on a part time basis to cover a maternity leave. Working on a 3 or 4 day per week basis, you will be required to account manage current partners and drive new business that will maximise income for the charity.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day account management of a range of partnerships, including staff fundraising, charity of the year, cause related marketing, sponsorship, and charitable donations. You will additionally be responsible for growing a quality new business pipeline, and feel confident with research and analysis, as well as outreach. Core to this work is the ability to be proactive and creative in identifying ways to engage partners and uplift/gain support.

You will need to have previously worked in fundraising to be considered for this role, ideally in a corporate fundraising capacity. However, we would be delighted to hear from applicants that have worked in other areas of fundraising where skills are transferrable. You will need to be a strong communicator, be happy to get out into the community and build new relationships and have a proven track record of account management and new business experience.

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Refugee Action exists to help refugees and people seeking asylum who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes. After fleeing unimaginable horrors, they find themselves in a continued crisis in the UK, often homeless, living in poverty and unable to work. We provide these highly vulnerable, traumatised people with the support they need to live again with dignity. Then we help them build safe, happy and productive lives in the UK. Our vision is that refugees and people seeking asylum will be welcome in the UK. They will get justice, live free of poverty and be able to successfully rebuild their lives.

Never has there been a more important time to stand up for refugees in Britain. Refugee Action has recently invested in the development of crucial high value income streams, and an exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and enthusiastic Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our growing Philanthropy & Partnerships team. Working with the team across the wider fundraising department, and colleagues across services and campaigns to identify and develop opportunities for future strategic partnerships, this role will continue the development and implementation of a strategic programme to grow corporate partnerships income over the next three years.

It is a fantastic time to join this growing team if you want to play a leading role in transforming a corporate partnerships programme. With the whole charity developing a new three-year strategy over the coming year, there will be really exciting opportunities to take new partners on a journey and create fulfilling and valuable partnerships for both Refugee Action and corporates. We have also established an Expert by Experience Fundraising Advisory Group, to consult people with lived experience and develop and shape partnership plans together. Providing high quality account management, research and strategic planning, the successful candidate will play an invaluable part in growing this programme at a vital time for Refugee Action.

To succeed in this role you will have:

• Demonstrable experience in relationship development and account management, with the skills and ability to quickly build rapport with all levels of seniority through articulate and persuasive communication skills, including preparing and leading presentations and pitches
• Proven new business development know-how, with the experience to develop new income generating opportunities and the completer-finisher skills to ‘close’ the deal
• Strong written communication skills, with experience developing strong applications and composing compelling proposals for potential partners
• Experience of working with internal stakeholders and operational teams to help ensure partnership deliverables are met
• Expert knowledge of corporate fundraising methodology and the CSR, Corporate/charity market.

We’re Mind, the mental health charity. We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect. We provide advice and support to empower anybody experiencing a mental health problem and we campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

Reporting to the Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer, you will provide New Partnerships Team support with key tasks such as, prospect research to support our bids and a variety of other bid support and administrative tasks, whilst working collaboratively with the team and staff across Mind and other stakeholders and external contacts.

Mind’s Partnerships Fundraising team – part of the wider fundraising directorate – is responsible for generating income from major donors, charitable trusts and foundations, the statutory and corporate sectors. In 2020/21, Mind’s corporate partnerships generated over £12 million gross income for our work.

Candidates will have experience of working in an administrative role within a busy office, organising and prioritising your own workload, whilst dealing with a variety of people on the telephone and in person, providing excellent customer service at all times. With good IT skills and a strong attention to detail, you will have experience of using databases, setting up and maintaining efficient filing systems, coupled with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Closing Date: 23rd May 2021

This position will initially, in line with current government guidance be based from home, with an expectation of being home based for the next six months or until updated government guidelines are published. However, if / when government guidelines change the role may then revert to being office based, whilst retaining some flexible working options.

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria.

Description​

• Applications Close: Thursday, 13th May at 9am (Please note late applications cannot be accepted)
• Salary: £30,000 p.a. (+ £3,000 London weighting, where applicable)
• Contract: Full-time, permanent
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week. We are open to agreeing a flexible working pattern to best suit the successful applicant.
• Location: London or Birmingham (with travel to London for meetings). Remote working initially until staff return to office-based working).
• Interviews: Wednesday 26th May 2021 (TBC)
• Start date: ASAP
• Reporting to: Senior Business Partnership Manager

About The Access Project

In the UK today, students from the most advantaged backgrounds are six times more likely to make it to a top university compared to their least advantaged peers. To change this, The Access Project supports students from disadvantaged backgrounds to access top universities, through a unique combination of tuition and in-school mentoring. We work with them to make good applications, get the grades and transition to university.

Our approach works: our students are more than twice as likely to place at top universities compared to similar peers.

Through the COVID crisis, we have supported students by rapidly moving all provision online. In summer 2020, we were selected as a Tuition Partner for the highly competitive National Tutoring Programme, in recognition of the quality of our work. This partnership has enabled us to expand and we now serve 1,700 students in London, the East and West Midlands and Bradford. As the country emerges from COVID, tackling educational disadvantage is an urgent social challenge - a challenge we aim to meet by expanding our footprint and reaching more students than ever before. The Access Project has established partnerships with leading companies who are committed to social mobility, want to provide volunteering opportunities for their staff and recognise the value of our work.

About the role

We are seeking a talented Corporate Partnerships Manager to secure and steward long-term corporate partnerships for The Access Project.

We have identified corporate funding as one of our largest growth areas. This is a new role in our Partnerships team to help to drive forward our business partnerships strategy and double our corporate income over the next 4-5 years. You will be instrumental in developing partnerships with major companies to secure income for TAP and engage their staff to support young people through volunteering.

We are looking for an individual with a strong track record in new business sales or business development. You will be responsible for your own portfolio - winning new business and account managing existing relationships.

The successful candidate will be passionate about levelling the playing field for disadvantaged young people in education. You will be an exceptional relationship builder with strong communications skills, able to inspire companies to support our mission.

Duties and responsibilities

Work closely with the Senior Business Partnership Manager and Partnerships Director to support the delivery of new corporate partnerships and account management for the organisation:

Corporate partnerships

Development and strategy

• Identify potential ‘flagship’ partnerships within your portfolio, and devise strategies to develop these.
• Contribute ideas to further develop our corporate partnerships offer.
• Develop high quality materials to support corporate partnerships.
• Devise new and imaginative strategies to engage businesses and maximise their potential for support.

New business

• Use research into businesses and TAP networks to identify and act on new business leads.
• Undertake due diligence research on potential new partners in existing industries and in identified industries that have strong ties to STEM subjects (science, technology, Engineering and Maths)

Account management and stewardship

• Account management of a portfolio of corporate relationships and prospects, including formal reporting, informal updates responding to feedback and identifying and potential issues.
• Provide recognition and stewardship opportunities to businesses in line with our corporate partnership levels.
• Use corporate partnership levels to incentivise businesses to increase their support.
• Contribute to regular engagement events for business partners.

Working collaboratively

• Work closely with the volunteer team to maximise the number of volunteers from businesses.
• Work with senior staff and stakeholders at TAP to reach influencers at businesses.
• Working with the communications team, devise creative ways to recognise and publicise business partnerships and to increase brand awareness of The Access Project in business circles.
• Work with staff in all TAP regions to ensure coordinated business approaches, providing input where needed.

Corporate foundations

• Write and manage grant proposals to corporate trusts where appropriate.

Targets, forecasting and budgeting

• Meet annual targets, KPIs and milestones set with the Senior Business Partnership Manager and Partnerships Director.
• Contribute to quarterly financial review and forecasting, as well as annual budget setting.

Wider partnerships duties

• Contribute to partnerships materials and communications.
• Maintain records on the database and internal systems.
• Generate ideas for wider fundraising opportunities and strategy.
• Attend TAP cultivation and stewardship events.

Person specification

Essential characteristics and experience:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a fundraising role working with businesses, or in a business to business sales role.
• Demonstrable success in successfully growing a fundraising or revenue stream.
• Ability to generate new ideas and tactics to grow business partnerships.
• Superb communication and presentation skills: written, visual and verbal.
• Excellent relationship-building skills. Diplomatic and able to interact with people from all walks of life.
• Ability to understand and articulate the needs of business partners and how this relates to The Access Project.
• Strong organisational skills, with ability to manage multiple accounts, projects and deadlines.
• Experience of meeting financial targets and KPIs.
• Ability to discuss issues relating to our mission with confidence and sensitivity.
• Ability to sensitively balance the interests of different people and groups, both internally and externally.
• Commitment to the cause, mission statement and aims of The Access Project.

Desirable:

• Experience of using Salesforce would be beneficial.
• Understanding of fundraising best practice and regulations.
• Knowledge of the education sector.

Benefits

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications for all suitably qualified persons. However as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) individuals are currently under-represented within the organisation, which does not reflect our diverse student body, we would particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates. All appointments will be made on merit.

TAP offers:

• A great working environment!
• 25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure.
• PerkBox Perks – offering nationwide shopping discounts, gym memberships, holidays, freebies, learning and much more.
• Employee Assistance Programme, a 24 hour helpline for staff
• Online Medical assistance – access 24/7 to a qualified GP within minutes, with referrals and prescriptions available same-day.
• Interest-free travelcard loans
• 3 paid volunteering days per year, should you take up the opportunity to volunteer
• Cyclescheme loans
• Employer’s pensions contributions (3%)
• CPD options
• TAP welcomes requests for flexible working arrangements
• Monthly work-from-home days (when not in lockdown, obviously)!

Please see our online application portal for further information about the role and The Access Project.

Corporate Partnerships Manager

You will be an innovative and results driven fundraiser who will be a key member the Major Gifts Team, raising vital funds through the development of new strategic corporate partnerships that deliver income and further the charity’s Mission to be a lifeline when someone disappears. You will lead on new business development, manage select existing partnerships, and ensure quality account management by others.

Corporate Partnerships Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead the research and prospecting of new business opportunities and inspire others across the organisation to generate new business opportunities themselves.
• Line management of Corporate Partnerships Officer.
• Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues to obtain, manage and approach prospects in an inspiring and compelling way.
• Review, develop and implement the corporate partnerships strategy in line with our clients overall strategy.
• Generate income from a portfolio of partnerships to deliver or exceed budget income.
• Be the leading authority in proposals and opportunities for corporate engagement to ensure successful partnerships and meet agreed targets.

Corporate Partnerships Manager Requirements:

• Significant experience within a corporate fundraising role, with a proven track record of developing relationships and exceeding fundraising targets.
• Experience in developing and monitoring the implementation of fundraising strategies, budgets and operational plans.
• Ability to motivate, enthuse and inspire others, including direct reports and volunteers.
• Ability to develop and drive forward new projects and initiatives, taking the lead and/or working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Ability to manage high profile people and accounts, acting with a high level of professionalism at all times.

About our client:

Their vision is that every missing person is found safe. Somebody goes missing in the UK every 90 seconds. They are a non-judgemental, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers working for everyone who needs them. They provide free confidential support, help, advice by phone, email, text and online, including the opportunity to reconnect. They also coordinate a UK wide network of people, businesses and media to join the search when someone goes missing. They’re an independent charity that relies on donations.

Location: Mortlake, South West London. Flexible working / homeworking considered.
Type: Full time, Permanent
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum,

Closing date: 23:59 on 23 May 2021
First Interview: 2 June 2021
Second Interview: 9 June 2021

Please ensure you include your CV as well as a Supporting Statement/Covering Letter that demonstrates how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification. This statement is crucial to help them consider you for the role, so remember to address each criterion in the person specification and specifically highlight any relevant experience.

You may have experience of the following: Corporate Partnership Executive, Fundraising Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Regional Fundraising, Corporate Partnerships, Fundraiser, IOF, Marketing, Area Fundraising Executive, Business Development, Regional Fundraising Executive, etc.

Ref: 98799

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a children's health charity in search for their new Corporate Partnerships Manager. It is a 1 year FTC, but is very likely to be made perm, so if you want to learn more please do not hesitate to get in touch. You will be supporting the Senior Partnerships Manager in account managing partnerships, as well as working on securing new business too.

As a Corporate Partnerships Manager, your role will be to shape how the charity works in partnership with different audience groups (corporates, volunteer fundraisers and groups, eventers, educational institutions and formal community groups) to bring people together to raise funds for this wonderful organisation.

You will be self-motivated and driven, with the ability to evidence strong relationship skills as we enter into a new strategic period at the charity. This is a fantastic opportunity to evidence your strategic approach to building lasting, donor-centric partnerships with key audience groups.

Ideally their future candidate will have:

* 1 year of corporate fundraising experience, or work in a brilliant relationship fundraising role at the moment. They are open to candidates who are in another income stream at the moment.
* Experience of working within fundraising, sales or account management in the charity or commercial sector
* Demonstrable experience of cultivating and stewarding relationships to meet business objectives.
* Experience of working within a target driven role, with a proactive and creative approach to developing and delivering compelling proposals and pitches to different audiences.

If you would like to learn more about this role then please get in touch with Hannah at Harris Hill on [email protected] or call her on 02078207331.

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

WR Fundraising Recruitment is delighted to be working with an inspirational charity that has an amazing track record of providing impact in a wide breadth of programmes that include environmental, health, education, community, training and offender reform.

At a very exciting time of development, we are recruiting for a Corporate Partnerships Account Manager to nurture key commercial relationships for the charity, working closely with an amazing Head of Fundraising in managing unique partnerships and a core commercial programme that generates high levels of income for the charity. This role focusses on developing a small number of high-impact strategic corporate fundraising relationships with some extremely recognisable brands.

We’re looking for an experienced corporate partnerships fundraising professional who is skilled in managing key relationships, has an exceptional level of organisational skills and can influence / negotiate at all levels.

We welcome applications from experienced corporate fundraising professionals who are keen to undertake a new challenge and bring their own ideas to a unique role within a very well respected charity.

Corporate Partnerships Account Manager

Part time – 2.5 days per week – flexible on working patterns

Up to £30,000 per annum pro rata

Coventry, West Midlands (Flexible and home working encouraged)

Permanent

Duties will include:

• Project manage the charity’s largest commercial partnership ensuring all key elements are overseen and implemented
• Developing existing partnerships to uplift, diversify, and extend the relationships.
• Build and develop long term mutually beneficial partnerships that deliver income and importantly contribute to the charity’s vision and mission.
• Identify and secure opportunities to engage corporate supporters in the work and activities throughout the term of their partnership.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Significant and demonstrable knowledge of multi-faceted corporate partnerships / commercial partnerships
• Evidence of effective working knowledge of corporate fundraising account management with experience of working with high value commercial or corporate fundraising partners
• Ability to manage and develop corporate fundraising partnerships and the senior relationships included
• Demonstrable track record of growing and developing relationships with corporates and working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to help develop mutually beneficial partnerships
• Highly organised working style with the ability to work flexible to deadlines when needed.

For further details or to apply, please email a copy of your up to date CV in the first instance.

The team at WR Fundraising Recruitment are passionate about bringing together talented fundraising professionals with fantastic organisations. We’d love to hear from you if you are looking for a new fundraising opportunity.

Do you have a track record of securing new business? This is a real opportunity to join a really collaborative and successful team for this medical research charity.

You will be responsible for securing new corporate partnerships and relationships with companies nationally and regionally

The Role
Take a proactive approach to secure new partnerships across all types of corporate fundraising, ideally to gain multi-year funding and partnerships.
Develop a pipeline of new business opportunities by researching, identifying and cultivating corporate prospects
Use sector knowledge and initiative to secure new corporate partnerships from scratch and from the existing prospect pool
Develop creative proposals and pitches to win six-figure corporate partnerships
Provide the Head of Corporate Partnerships with accurate monthly activity reports detailing income and KPIs, identifying variances and remedial solutions where performance/income is off-target
Provide expert cultivation and account management to deliver exceptional supporter experience

The Candidate
Proven experience and track record of securing major corporate partnerships and achieving challenging income targets and of developing prospect pipelines
Producing and delivering creative and customised new business proposals in a corporate fundraising role
Experience of building productive one-to-one relationships, both internally and externally with partners, including senior individuals, via the phone and through face to face meetings
Strong presentation skills, comfortable presenting to range of audiences, including high level stakeholders

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

We are delighted to be searching for a Corporate Partnerships Manager for a growing organisation, they have doubled income over the last two years and have an ambitious and supportive team. This role will oversee new business and account management, they have a good pipeline in place and a portfolio of existing supporters but want someone to drive forward this area for them. The plan is to grow the team over the next two years and for this role to start line managing so it’s a great role for someone to grow into.

To be successful with an application you will need experience of/ be able to demonstrate:

• Securing new corporate partnerships across a range of mechanisms
• Experience of managing and uplifting existing accounts, deepening the partnership where possible.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills with internal and external stakeholders

Closing Date – 20^th May

Salary - £35,000 - £40,000

Location - Flexible

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call me on 020 30 062787or email [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we are experts in charity recruitment and excel at matching fundraisers to charity jobs. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically and supporting people to find their perfect fundraising jobs.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

Here at Charity Horizons we are delighted to be supporting Family Fund in their search for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to join the team at this busy and exciting time. Family Fund is the UK’s largest charity providing grants for families on low incomes raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people. Last year the charity provided over 89,000 grants or services worth over £33 million to families across the UK, and with 93% of families telling the charity that the pandemic has had a negative impact on their child’s health and wellbeing, Family Fund are now committed to supporting families to recover from this uniquely difficult period. 

As Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will play a leading role in managing a high value corporate partner along with the Head of Fundraising. You will also be tasked with the exciting challenge of engaging new potential corporate partnerships by developing and managing the mid-high value corporate partnerships pipeline. 

Your role will be to develop and update reports and work closely with the Senior Media Officer to identify potential PR opportunities. You will also work with the wider team to provide tools and resources to work with corporate partners and coordinate corporate fundraising activity.

We are looking to speak with candidates with proven experience in corporate partnership management from either a fundraising or commercial background.You should have excellent research, writing, communication and negotiation skills and enjoy relationship development and stakeholder management. Additioanlly you should have a proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets in either corporate fundraising, sales or business development. Perhaps most importantly you should be passionate about the work of the charity, aligned with the organisation’s values and enthusiastic about corporate engagement.

The post is full-time and permanent and will be based partly from home as well as the charity’s offices in York. There will also be some UK wide travel. Family Fund is a values orientated organisation that puts its staff and beneficiaries at the heart of all it does so in joining the charity you will become part of an inclusive and supportive team and make a real difference to families across the UK.

We will be recruiting for this role on an ongoing basis, and when we have a sufficient number of suitable applicants the role will close so early application is advisable. To register your interest, or find out more, apply directly or contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons. 

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.