Corporate Fundraiser

Heart Research; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Heart Research in Leeds is seeking an experienced Corporate Fundraiser to enhance their fundraising team. You will manage existing partnerships and develop new corporate relationships through various outreach methods.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, and a proven ability to meet financial targets. This full-time position offers a hybrid working model for those within commuting distance to the office.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of securing corporate partnerships.
• Experience in managing multiple stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to work within fundraising guidelines and GDPR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Grow corporate portfolio by securing new partnerships.
• Manage existing and new partnerships with excellent relationship management.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on progress against KPIs.
• Support with identifying and tracking large scale national partnership opportunities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Relationship management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience in setting financial targets

Job description

Reporting to: Corporate Partnerships Manager

To apply:

If you are interested in the opportunity, please send your CV and a covering letter to [e-mail] outlining how you meet the person specification by 12pm on 18th February.

Interviews will take place on Teams week commencing 23rd February; however, we may offer interviews to suitable candidates throughout the process and reserve the right to close the job before the deadline if required.

• Full-time
• Hybrid if within commutable distance to our Head Office in central Leeds or remote home based

Job Description:

Heart Research UK is looking for an experienced, ambitious and proactive Corporate Fundraiser to join their growing fundraising team. In this exciting new role, you will help manage our existing portfolio of partners, as well as a significant focus on bringing on new corporate partners through direct outreach, networking, applications and pitches. You will enjoy developing strong relationships and have excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills. You will have a track record of setting, monitoring and meeting financial targets. If you think you have the relevant skills and the passion to support our cause, then please apply.

Key responsibilities

• Grow our corporate portfolio by securing new partnerships with companies and maintaining a focus on researching, prospecting and approaching businesses to secure the fundraising target.
• Manage a portfolio of existing and new partnerships, providing first-class relationship management and maximising value, including financial, advocacy, pro bono and in-kind support.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on progress against partnership KPIs, targets, activities and budgets. Identify opportunities for partnership visibility and communications, and where possible employee engagement.
• Support with identifying large scale national partnership opportunities and tracking these via our CRM.
• Manage and develop existing corporate engagement products such as Payroll Giving and various digital giving platforms.
• Create and manage the content for our quarterly corporate e-communication.
• Respond to urgent situations, identifying and responding to fundraising opportunities.
• Work within Heart Research UK’s due diligence guidelines.
• Make effective use of the CRM and deliver excellent standards of supporter experience, ensuring that systems are kept up to date.
• Work closely with the wider Heart Research UK fundraising team, supporting colleagues, promoting national fundraising initiatives and proactively contributing ideas and knowledge.
• Work closely with the marketing team on promotions, publicity, public relations and advertising in relation to fundraising activities.
• Work in line with the Fundraising Code of Practice, and abiding at all times by the rules set out in the GDPR.

Download Job Pack

Download the Corporate Fundraiser Job Pack and Person Specification here.