My client supports ex service men and women in their journey to return to work after active duty. Helping them find meaningful careers through on-going guidance and support.

Description

The Corporate Fundraising Manager will be responsible for:

• Developing a Corporate Fundraising strategy ensuring that existing relationships are managed, new partnerships are developed and income generating opportunities are maximised
• Researching new fundraising opportunities, segmenting and then planning approaches to build the Corporate income stream for future years

• Working with the Director of Fundraising to write and develop a Corporate fundraising strategy for the next 3 years in line with the wider fundraising strategy

• Once the strategy is developed, the role will then deliver against this strategy in line with income targets, maximising existing Corporate Fundraising opportunities whilst seeking new business

• Developing corporate sponsorship packages, employee fundraising opportunities, affinity marketing and commercial participator relationships

• Working with the Senior Philanthropy Manager to engage with Corporate participants and to develop and broaden Corporate partnerships

• Staying informed of sector developments

• Effective stewardship of all supporters

• Providing support for Corporate and/or employee fundraising events to ensure that the opportunity to raise funds is maximised

• Managing a pipeline of prospects

• Keeping up to date records and reporting on the status of relationships

• Managing the Corporate income and expenditure budget

Profile

The successful applicant will have:

• Educated to "A" level standard or equivalent
• Significant proven experience gained within a Corporate Fundraising role
• Proven experience of growing income from corporate partners
• Experience of building an income stream
• Significant account management experience
• Demonstrate understanding and empathy with people who face challenges from disabilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Outstanding people skills able to engage and motivate staff, volunteers and supporters
• Excellent research skills
• Good IT skills (we use MS Office 365), to include working with a fundraising database (they use Harlequin)
• Professional fundraising qualification or Member of the Institute of Fundraising highly desirable

Job Offer

up to £35,000 + benefits