Corporate Fundraising Manager in Stroud, Gloucestershire

Our client is a well-established UK charity, based in Stroud, dedicated to raising awareness, supporting those affected by serious illness, and helping to protect lives through education, campaigning and vital support services. With a strong focus on making a meaningful difference to individuals, families and communities, they are looking for someone who shares their values and wants to contribute to a worthwhile cause.

As Corporate Fundraising Manager you will lead the development and delivery of their corporate fundraising strategy, focusing on identifying, securing and growing new partnerships. This is an ideal opportunity for somebody who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands on fundraising and relationship building in a role where their work makes a genuine difference.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across fundraising and support services and senior leadership to develop partnership opportunities. The role also includes line management of their Senior Corporate Fundraiser, supporting with their development.

Responsibilities:

-Developing and delivering a corporate fundraising strategy focused on long-term income growth

-Securing new corporate partnerships through prospecting, networking, pitches and proposals

-Building and managing a strong pipeline of future opportunities

-Using business communications channels such as LinkedIn for research, promotion and outreach

-Leading cultivation, engagement and stewardship activities and events

-Working with senior leaders and Business Ambassadors to expand corporate opportunities

-Providing leadership, coaching and support to the Corporate Fundraising team.

Candidate Attributes:

-Prior experience in fundraising, partnerships, business development or a related role

-Strong relationship building, negotiation and influencing skills

-Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

-Empathy, sensitivity and emotional intelligence

-A collaborative and proactive approach to achieving goals

Hours: 25 – 35 hours per week with flexible start and finish times to suit you!

Salary & Benefits:

-FTE up to £38,000 per annum (£20.88 per hour)

-30 days holiday + bank holidays

-Hybrid working

-Health cash plan

-Workplace pension

-Death-in-service benefit

-Free parking