Corporate Fundraising Manager

The World; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity focused on cancer prevention is seeking an experienced Corporate Fundraising Manager. You will be responsible for leading new business efforts and managing high-value partnerships to ensure long-term sustainability. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in corporate fundraising, strong networking skills, and experience in developing compelling proposals. The role is based in the City of Westminster, United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Significant track record in achieving fundraising targets.
• Experience in developing a corporate fundraising strategy.
• Ability to deliver high-quality proposals and applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead on new business and build mid to high-value partnerships.
• Manage and deliver the Corporate Partnerships strategy.
• Provide stewardship for existing corporate partners.

Skills

Corporate fundraising strategy development

Proposal writing

Networking and relationship management

Budgeting and income forecasting

Strong verbal and written communication

Job description

We are seeking an outstanding corporate fundraising professional to join our Fundraising Development team. This is a key role for the organisation, proactively leading on new business; delivering mid and high‑value partnerships and maintaining a healthy and active pipeline of new prospects to support the long‑term sustainability of our work. The successful candidate will develop compelling proposals and pitches to build new relationships and provide excellent stewardship for existing corporate partners. They will manage and deliver the Corporate Partnerships strategy, annual operational plan, and income forecasting and develop accurate annual budgets and forecasts, monitoring performance against plan and setting KPIs and targets.

We are looking for an individual able to demonstrate a significant track record of success in achieving and exceeding set income targets in corporate fundraising as well as developing and delivering a corporate fundraising strategy, annual budgets, and delivery plans. Excellent written and creative skills, with experience in developing engaging proposals and applications for funding is crucial as is the ability to organise, prioritise, and deliver high‑quality work to tight deadlines. Strong networking skills with the ability to manage high‑profile relationships professionally and tactfully are essential.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Corporate Fundraising Manager has arisen at World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF); the UK's leading cancer prevention charity focusing on the link between cancer and risk factors such as diet, body weight and physical activity.