Corporate Fundraising Manager

Meningitis Now; Stroud; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Meningitis Now, based in Stroud, is seeking a Corporate Fundraising Manager to grow sustainable income through high-value corporate partnerships. The role leads strategy, secures new partnerships and manages a portfolio of supporters, delivering meaningful engagement and impact.

You will work 28–35 hours per week at our Stroud office, travel for meetings with partners, and line-manage the Senior Corporate Fundraiser while collaborating with senior leadership to expand opportunities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in corporate fundraising or partnerships.
• Track record of securing new corporate partnerships.
• Ability to develop fundraising or partnership strategies.
• Experience in pipeline management and research.
• Line management or coaching experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Empathy and ability to build relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a corporate fundraising strategy focused on long-term income growth.
• Secure and grow new corporate partnerships through prospecting, pitches, and proposals.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities.
• Lead cultivation, engagement and stewardship activities and events.
• Provide leadership and support to the Corporate Fundraising team.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and ambassadors to expand opportunities.

Skills

Corporate fundraising

Partnership development

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Line management

Strategic planning

Job description

Are you an ambitious corporate fundraiser with a talent for building meaningful relationships and winning new business?

At Meningitis Now, we're looking for a passionate and proactive Corporate Fundraising Manager to help drive sustainable income growth through high-value corporate partnerships. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in securing the support that enables us to deliver life-changing services, fund vital research, raise awareness of meningitis, and be there for people and families when they need us most.

We are looking for someone to work between 28 to 35 hours per week for a minimum of 2 days per week from our office in Stroud. The role will require some planned travel to face-to-face meetings with existing and prospective corporate partners.

About the job

Corporate partnerships play a pivotal role in helping Meningitis Now work towards a future where no one in the UK loses their life to meningitis or is left to face its impact alone. Income generated through these partnerships helps fund practical and emotional support for people affected by meningitis, awareness campaigns that improve understanding of the disease, and research that contributes to better prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

As Corporate Fundraising Manager, you'll lead the development and delivery of our corporate fundraising strategy, with a strong focus on identifying, securing and growing new corporate partnerships. You'll work with businesses of all sizes, creating compelling opportunities for organisations to support our mission while delivering meaningful engagement and impact for their employees, customers and stakeholders.

Alongside driving new business, you'll manage a portfolio of key partnerships and lead our Corporate Fundraising team to ensure every supporter receives an exceptional experience, helping build long-term relationships that maximise impact for years to come. Ultimately, you will play a critical role in growing sustainable income that enables Meningitis Now to continue changing lives today while working towards a future free from the impact of meningitis.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands‑on fundraising, relationship building and business development in a role where their work makes a genuine and lasting difference.

Reporting to the Partnerships Manager, you will be responsible for delivering and growing income from corporate partnerships, helping Meningitis Now achieve its fundraising ambitions and strategic objectives.

You'll lead on the acquisition of new corporate supporters, developing a strong pipeline of opportunities through research, networking, referrals and proactive prospecting. Using your excellent communication and influencing skills, you'll create compelling proposals, deliver engaging presentations and secure partnerships that align with both a company's objectives and Meningitis Now's mission.

You'll work closely with colleagues across fundraising, communications, support services and senior leadership to develop innovative partnership opportunities, showcase the impact of corporate support and strengthen our presence within the business community.

The role also includes line management of the Senior Corporate Fundraiser, supporting their development and ensuring the effective stewardship of our valued existing corporate supporters.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• - Developing and delivering a corporate fundraising strategy focused on long-term income growth.
• - Securing new corporate partnerships through prospecting, networking, pitches and proposals.
• - Building and managing a strong pipeline of future opportunities.
• - Using business communications channels, such as LinkedIn for research, promotion and outreach
• - Managing and growing relationships with key corporate supporters.
• - Leading cultivation, engagement and stewardship activities and events.
• - Working with senior leaders and Business Ambassadors to expand corporate opportunities.
• - Supporting innovation across our corporate fundraising products and programmes.
• - Providing leadership, coaching and support to the Corporate Fundraising team.

What we’re looking for

We're looking for an experienced corporate fundraiser who is confident identifying new opportunities, engaging senior decision-makers and securing long‑term partnerships that deliver sustainable income growth.

You'll be a strong communicator with excellent commercial awareness and a proven ability to develop mutually beneficial partnerships that deliver meaningful outcomes for both the charity and its supporters.

You’ll bring:

• - Significant experience in corporate fundraising, partnerships, business development or a related role.
• - A successful track record of securing new corporate partnerships and delivering income growth.
• - Strong relationship‑building, negotiation and influencing skills.
• - Experience of developing and delivering fundraising or partnership strategies.
• - The ability to create compelling proposals, presentations and funding applications.
• - Experience of prospect research, pipeline management and business development.
• - Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• - Experience of line management, coaching or developing colleagues.
• - Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• - Empathy, sensitivity and emotional intelligence, with the ability to build meaningful relationships with supporters, many of whom have been personally affected by meningitis.
• - A collaborative and proactive approach to achieving goals.

Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to supporting those affected by meningitis and be excited by the opportunity to use your skills to help create a future where no one in the UK loses their life to the disease.

Closing date for applications

9am on Monday 26 October

Interviews

Friday 6 November

We want to represent the breadth and diversity of the UK and welcome expressions of interest from a diverse range of professional and personal backgrounds.

Right to Work

Meningitis Now, as dictated by law, is duty‑bound to demonstrate that we hold proof of eligibility to work in the UK for all our employees. Therefore we are unable to consider applications from candidates who are unable to provide this.

Safeguarding

Meningitis Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Record Disclosure Form prior to interview and the successful candidate will be required to complete regular safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check at the appropriate level for the role.