Corporate Fundraiser

Charity People | B Corp; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative charity organization is seeking a passionate Corporate Fundraiser to drive income and build partnerships that empower communities in Africa. This role involves managing a portfolio of corporate donors, identifying new opportunities, and delivering engaging presentations. Join a dynamic team committed to making a tangible difference in rural Africa through safe water, sanitation, and hygiene initiatives. If you are driven by a mission to create positive change and have a proven track record in fundraising, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Matched pension contributions

5 weeks' annual leave

Discretionary Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Proven track record of securing funds from corporate partners.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills for long-term donor support.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a portfolio of corporate supporters to maximise income.
• Organise and support corporate fundraising events, both in-person and online.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship Building

Presentation Skills

Proposal Writing

Financial Acumen

Tools

Databases

Job description

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Base pay range

Are you a passionate Corporate Fundraiser ready to empower communities in Africa by delivering safe water, sanitation, and hygiene to those who need it most?

Charity People are thrilled to be working with Village Water as they search for a Corporate Fundraiser to join their small but dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in driving income, building meaningful partnerships, and supporting life-changing projects in rural Africa.

Location: Remote (UK only) with a minimum of 5 mandatory meetings per year (includes overnight stays for 2-day meetings) at our office in Shrewsbury and occasional meetings elsewhere.

Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Benefits: Matched pension contributions (7% of salary after probation), 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays, and a discretionary Christmas shutdown.

The Charity:

Since 2004, Village Water has been committed to transforming lives in Africa by delivering vital support in hygiene promotion, sanitation facilities, and safe water (WASH) to rural communities in Zambia and Mozambique. Collaborating with local partners, they reach the most marginalised populations in villages, schools, and health centres—improving health and empowering communities with opportunities to thrive.

The Role

As their Corporate Fundraiser, you’ll focus on maximising income from corporate partnerships (both UK and international). You’ll build and manage your own portfolio of corporate donors, identify new opportunities, and provide exceptional stewardship to secure ongoing support. Collaboration across the organisation is key, as is a passion for creating positive change.

Your Responsibilities:

• Build, develop, and manage a portfolio of corporate supporters to maximise income.
• Research and identify new opportunities, delivering pitches that align with companies’ values and ESG goals.
• Organise and support corporate fundraising events, both in-person and online.
• Write persuasive proposals, reports, and donor updates that showcase the impact of our work.
• Maintain accurate donor records and ensure timely reporting to funders.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop social media content that engages supporters.
• Act as an ambassador for Village Water, representing the charity at networking events.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about the cause and excited to make a meaningful impact. Your experience will include:

• A proven track record of securing funds from new corporate partners, including awards exceeding £10,000.
• Confidence and experience delivering engaging presentations to diverse audiences.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills to ensure long-term donor support.
• Strong written skills for crafting compelling cases for support and donor updates.
• Financial acumen, with the ability to interpret budgets and funding data.
• Proficiency in using databases to monitor fundraising performance.
• Is passionate about the cause and excited to make a meaningful impact.

Village Water is open to considering candidates with transferable skill sets, whether from the private or commercial sectors. If you bring similar expertise and relevant skills and are driven by their mission, then we encourage you to apply.

Why Village Water:

You will join a small, dynamic team that values its personal touch, collaborative approach, and unwavering commitment to driving positive change. You’ll work alongside passionate individuals who are making a tangible difference in people’s lives every day.

If you’re a creative, driven, and personable individual who’s ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Help Village Water continue transforming lives and empowering communities across Zambia and Mozambique.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV to Priya Vencatasawmy: [e-mail] for further details of the application process.

Closing date: 12th February at 9am

First stage interview: Tuesday 18th February & Wednesday 19th February

Charity People actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.