We are WR Fundraising Recruitment and we are thrilled to be working with a regional charity which supports older people suffering from loneliness, isolation, and poverty. This wonderful charity are now looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to generate a new sustainable income stream through partnerships with businesses, to meet an exciting development strategy.

From securing Charity of the Year partnerships to encouraging employee volunteering and fundraising, the Corporate Partnerships Manager will be the face of corporate fundraising for the charity, using your strong networking skills to build and maintain meaningful relationships with a wide range of businesses

This role is a great opportunity for an experienced Corporate Fundraising professional to manage a new business pipeline and play a pivotal role in the development of new corporate partnerships for the charity; the charity is about to embark on a new fundraising strategy and the Corporate Partnership Manager will have the opportunity to shape its success for the coming years!

Duties will include:

• Research, network, and connect at the appropriate level in businesses to establish long-term, high-value mutual partnerships.
• Explore and innovate various forms of potential corporate support, work collaboratively on a variety of corporate partnerships including charity of the year, strategic partnerships and employee fundraising/volunteering.
• Develop and deliver corporate events and initiatives.
• Deliver compelling presentations, and working with colleagues to win hearts and minds and inspire them to support our charitable purpose.
• Write and develop engaging marketing materials for support including social media, online content and e-shots.
• Represent the charity at events, presentations and networking opportunities.

The ideal candidate will:

• Proven success in a Corporate Fundraising role.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills to deliver fundraising pitches, ideas, and project updates to a range of audiences in a clear, inspiring and confident way.
• Confident and appropriate manner in dealing with the public and with corporate partners from a range of business types.
• Experience of liaising with and managing high level supporters, external suppliers and customers, and a solid understanding of the principles of customer care.
• Demonstrable communication skills, in person, online and in written media.
• Hold a current driving licence and use of a vehicle.