Corporate fundraising officer

Introduction to our cause and work

Road crashes, air pollution and emissions from road traffic are preventable, global catastrophes that must be stopped, and the solutions are within grasp. Brake, the road safety charity, fights for a world with safe, green, healthy and fair transport. We research and advocate for change at government level and, through our community projects, inspire, inform and engage people and organisations to join us on our campaign.

In the UK, an average of five people die in road crashes each and every single day, with ten times as many seriously injured. Being suddenly and violently bereaved or suffering life-changing injuries from a road crash is traumatic and devastating but we exist to help.

We tirelessly work with communities and organisations to stop the tragedy of road deaths and injuries, as well as support people bereaved and seriously injured. We operate from offices in both Huddersfield and London in the UK and run global services and projects with our office in New Zealand.  The successful applicant will be based in our Huddersfield office.

Overall objective of the job

Working directly with, and reporting to, the corporate fundraising manager, you will work within an established corporate fundraising team of five who collectively generate over half of the charity's income. The corporate fundraising team jointly manages over 100 relationships with big name companies, from a diverse range of sectors, all committed to supporting Brake’s cause and integrating road safety and sustainability into their businesses.

You will be responsible for developing, growing and managing a large and diverse portfolio of corporate accounts, with a significant weighting towards the generation of new leads and new relationships. . You will be motivated by reaching targets and pitching for significant donations to help Brake grow and achieve its charitable objectives. You will be well versed and experienced in new business development, including lead generation and securing income.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Account manage a large portfolio of corporate partners and supporters, cultivate them for additional support and bigger opportunities, including renewing annual donations, and regular liaison and support on partnership activities through phone, email and meetings.
• Researching and identifying potential corporate funders and securing new long term support from the corporate sector.
• Hit personal and team targets set on an annual basis, contributing to the team’s overall success.
• Securing project and resource sponsors. Includes securing funds for five-figure project sponsorships to smaller income streams such corporate partners
• Writing new, and adapting existing, funding proposals for corporate supporters, ensuring they are tailored to the audience and presenting Brake in a professional and appealing manner.
• Writing and delivering funding pitches to potential corporate supporters.
• Play a pro-active part in the fundraising department and build mutually supportive relationships across all fundraising, professional engagement, campaigns and policy teams.
• Work closely with the professional engagement team to help maximise all opportunities to raise the profile, membership and income generated by Brake Professional, including delivering external presentations and attending events
• Performing additional duties as required.

Person specification:

You will be an experienced, fundraising / business development professional with a track record of achievement. You will demonstrate:

• The ability to think strategically and manage a large and complex workload
• A proven track record of high volume, quality lead generation activities
• A proven ability to present and ‘sell’ to new and existing supporters, and internal audiences
• Excellent presentation and written communication skills
• Excellent oral communication skills with a high degree of diplomacy, tact and confidence
• Being an excellent team player who can work on your own initiative to plan and manage your workload, and that of your team
• Ability to develop strong relationships both internally and externally
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Experience and other requirements:

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following experience/requirements:

• A proven, impressive track record of managing client relationships or funding partnerships
• Experience of meeting and exceeding targets
• High level experience in a client-facing environment
• Educated to degree level or relevant qualification
• Willingness to engage with Brake’s cause and develop an understanding of all aspects of our charitable services
• Flexible and willing to travel throughout the UK, with occasional overnight stays
• Empathy with road crash victims

The successful candidate will be provided with full support, including external training, operating procedures, supportive management and the opportunity to attend Brake’s conferences and seminars on a range of topics.

To apply: Email your CV and a 500 word covering letter explaining why you are the right applicant for this job to Brake’s corporate fundraising manager Emma Kovaleski – ekovaleski@brake.org.uk  

Salary: £20,000 - £25,000 + 2% pension contribution + performance based bonus (approx. £5,000 per annum)

Deadline for applications: Friday 3^rd August 2018

Interview dates:
1^st interview:  Thursday 9^th August in Huddersfield
2^nd interview: Monday 13^th August in Huddersfield

Due to the nature of Brake’s work, we cannot consider applications from traffic offenders. Brake is an equal opportunity employer.  Applications not in the specified format or submitted past the closing date will not be considered. If applicants have not been contacted by Wednesday 25^th October then they should assume their application has not been successful.

In line with our values, Brake encourages applications from people who wish to commute to work in ways that are sustainable and active; our UK head office is close to Huddersfield train station which has excellent rail links and cycle storage facilities. Brake discourages applications from people who intend to commute regularly a significant distance to our office by car.