Corporate and Philanthropy Business Development Manager

GBR021 Thomson Reuters Foundation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary packages

Market-leading benefits

Global exposure

Learning & Development opportunities

Job summary

The Thomson Reuters Foundation is seeking an experienced corporate partnerships and philanthropy fundraising specialist based in London. You will drive business development strategies to secure high-value income from the legal sector and philanthropists, building strong donor-advised fund and wealth management relationships.

You will lead proposal development, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and represent the Foundation at industry events across Europe and North America.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience in corporate fundraising, with a proven track record of securing six-figure gifts from the private sector and/or high-net-worth individuals.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills, supported by strong financial acumen.
• Strong knowledge of high-value fundraising and established relationships with donor-advised funds and/or wealth management teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of business development strategies to secure income from the legal sector.
• Secure six-figure gifts from philanthropic supporters.
• Develop high-quality proposals and partnership packages for the legal sector and donor-advised funds.
• Build relationships with decision-makers in the legal sector and wealth management teams.
• Collaborate with internal teams to maximise fundraising potential and identify engagement opportunities.

Skills

Corporate fundraising

High-value gifts

Donor-advised funds

Wealth management

Corporate partnerships

Relationship development

Proposal development

Excellent writing

Financial acumen

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Job Description

The Thomson Reuters Foundation is the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global AI and technology company. As an independent charity, registered in the UK, Ireland and the USA, we leverage our media, legal and data-driven expertise to foster free, fair and informed societies by strengthening information integrity, protecting civil society, and advancing fair work and responsible AI.

The Thomson Reuters Foundation is seeking an experienced corporate partnerships and philanthropy fundraising specialist with a proven track record of securing high-value gifts from the private sector and high-net-worth individuals. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of building strong relationships with donor-advised funds and wealth management teams, alongside developing corporate–charity partnerships, particularly within the legal sector. The Corporate and Philanthropy Business Development Manager will report to the Head of Philanthropy & Corporate Partnerships, based in London. The role will work closely with the Foundation's Access to Law team and involve occasional travel to North America and Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal-sector business development: Lead the development and implementation of business development strategies to secure high-value income from the legal sector.
  • Annual income target: Secure more than £1m annually, including a target of £300,000 annually from the legal sector, drawing on the Foundation’s sector-leading relationships through TrustLaw, the world’s largest global pro bono network.
• Philanthropic fundraising: Secure new six-figure gifts from philanthropists.
• Proposals and partnership packages: Lead the development of high-quality proposals and partnership packages for the legal sector and donor-advised funds.
• Relationship development: Build effective relationships with key decision-makers in the legal sector and banks’ wealth management teams.
• Internal collaboration: Work with the Business Development and Access to Law teams to maximise fundraising potential and identify engagement opportunities for target donors.
• External representation: Represent the Foundation at industry events in London, North America and Europe.

Required Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience in corporate fundraising, with a proven track record of securing six-figure gifts from the private sector and/or high-net-worth individuals.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills, supported by strong financial acumen.
• Strong knowledge of high-value fundraising and established relationships with donor-advised funds and/or wealth management teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience securing funding from the legal sector.
• Experience using Salesforce.
• Relevant professional training in major-gift fundraising, donor stewardship or corporate partnership development.
• Understanding of the legal sector’s approach to pro bono work, corporate responsibility and charitable giving, including the motivations behind law firms’ philanthropic partnerships.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

What’s in it For You?

• Global Perspective and Impact: Interested in working for a dynamic global organization with a focus on social impact? With hubs all over the world from Bangkok to Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, join a truly international team with a shared goal of helping to build societies around the world that are free, fair, and informed.
• Unique Approach: Our expertise in media and the law is world class. We combine the power of both to address the critical issues faced by humanity.
• Our Relevance: With a focus on advancing media freedom, fostering more inclusive economies and promoting human rights, our work has never been more needed than right now.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits.
• Learning & Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to both in-house and external training opportunities.

About Thomson Reuters Foundation

The Thomson Reuters Foundation is the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. As an independent charity, registered in the UK and USA, we leverage our media, legal and data driven expertise to strengthen independent journalism, enable access to the law and promote responsible business. Through news, media development, free legal assistance and data intelligence, we aim to build free, fair and informed societies.

About Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news. We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them.

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