Corporate Fundraiser

Sayjo Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

A Corporate Fundraiser is required for a highly rewarding and busy role in Elland, West Yorkshire. Whether you have been in fundraising, b2b (business to business) sales, account management or business events, you will need the skills and confidence to manage a wide variety of supportive businesses, at all levels.

You will support business partnerships in the community with their events, fundraising campaigns and network to ensure businesses have the best experience and partnership possible for an outstanding charity.

Sayjo Recruitment are proud to be recruiting on behalf of this incredible charity. The contract is for a 2-year fixed term contract extendable, directly employed by the charity, offering either full time hours or part time hours so (30-37.5 hours).

We need someone who is great at communications, who can confidently meet with companies, present ideas and requests, with the support of a great marketing and communications team. You will be a perfectionist for record keeping and compliance, wanting to make sure every penny raised counts and every partnership cherished.

Duties will include:

1. Working closely with local businesses and solicitors to maximise support and donations and corporate sign up. Communicating at all stages of corporate fundraising to ensure excellent standards of support and compliance.
2. Create and manage process from initial contact to reporting on success, media release and of course, following up with official thanks to those involved.
3. Work as a team to ensure best outcomes, improvement and efficiency in all areas of fundraising.
4. Oversee two of the key campaign/events in a yearly period such as Christmas Jumper Day and Bikeathon, to drive the efficiency and success with the full support of marketing and communications.
5. Manage records on the database, detailing both communication and compliance, through to reports, analysis and feedback.
6. Managing the relationships with solicitors to promote and manage the make a will month campaign.
7. Support the promotion of significant events with the team and attend most events which will include some weekend and evening work, providing excellent stewardship and support.
8. Lead on staff fundraising, ensuring corporate supporters are equipped to support and fundraise for the charity.
9. Ensure that businesses understand the benefits and options to support following training of compliance and regulations.
10. Build strong relationships with solicitors to encourage the donation of untraceable funds.
11. Deliver a comprehensive fundraising pack to support participating corporates.
12. Work with the Business Partnerships Manager to develop the annual corporate fundraising budget.
13. Monitor these budgets throughout the year, maximising income generation opportunities and addressing any concerns promptly.
14. Assist in developing a robust and engaging communication and marketing for corporate fundraising.
15. Record these improved supporter journeys appropriately in line with team process templates and ensure all communications with supporters are accurately recorded in the Donor flex database.

We are looking for:

1. A proactive attitude and dedication, to play a crucial role in achieving substantial revenue growth and driving the success of our strategic initiatives.
2. Experience in a fundraising role or working in a business relationship role.
3. Experience in CRM, database management or Donor flex.
4. Excellent written and numerical skills with the ability to manage budgets and compliance.
5. A full UK driving license and use of own car to attend events and assist in the set up.

Please note that due to the nature of the charity, you will need to complete a DBS background check as part of the screening process.

To apply for this role, please send your full CV to Louise at Sayjo Recruitment today. We may close the advert sooner than shown as this role offers an immediate start (subject to availability). We aim to reply to all applications within 48 working hours.