Corporate Fundraising Officer

Butterfly Conservation; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Butterfly Conservation Trading Ltd is seeking a Corporate Partnerships Manager to develop and manage relationships with corporate supporters and identify new fundraising opportunities. The role is home based with occasional travel, requires 18.5 hours per week, and is a permanent contract.

You will deliver stewardship to retain and grow partnerships, prepare compelling proposals, and collaborate with marketing and digital teams to maximise income and impact for Butterfly Conservation.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate fundraising or partnerships.
• Strong ability to build and manage relationships with corporate supporters.
• A track record of identifying and converting new income opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage a portfolio of corporate supporters with strong stewardship to retain and grow income.
• Identify and cultivate new corporate prospects and proposals to secure funds.
• Prepare compelling cases for support and align opportunities with organisational objectives.
• Produce reports and updates to demonstrate impact to corporate partners.
• Promote a range of income opportunities including donations, royalties and sponsorships.
• Negotiate and deliver corporate agreements with clear ROI and milestones.
• Maintain an up-to-date pipeline and monitor progress against income targets.
• Collaborate with Digital Manager to oversee online shop portals and partnerships for royalties.
• Coordinate with Communications and Brand teams for promotion of corporate partnerships.
• Keep accurate records of prospects, communications and agreements in CRM and files.
• Advise colleagues on fundraising best practices and opportunities to secure support.
• Support branches and volunteers in securing business support.
• Ensure compliance with fundraising policies and data management.

Skills

Relationship building

Donor stewardship

Prospect research

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Home based with requirement for occasional travel

Responsible To: Corporate Partnerships Manager

Location: Home based with requirement for occasional travel

Job Purpose

• To generate income for Butterfly Conservation.
• Develop and manage relationships with corporate supporters.
• Identify new fundraising and commercial opportunities.
• Deliver effective stewardship that encourages long-term support.

Main Responsibilities

1.To directly manage aportfolio of corporate supporters,providingexcellent stewardship andaccount management to retain and grow support and achieveagreedincome targets and KPIs.

2.Research, identify, qualify, conduct due diligence and cultivate new corporate prospects, developing tailored approaches and propositions to secure new income for Butterfly Conservation.

3. Prepare compelling cases for support and proposals, aligning opportunities with Butterfly Conservation’s objectives.

4. Prepare reports, bespoke updates and communicationsthat demonstrate the impact of corporate support, to share with corporates.

5.Identify and promote a range of corporate income-generating opportunities, including donations, royalties, sponsorships, strategic partnerships and other fundraising initiatives, using channels such as the Butterfly Conservation website, Work for Good platform and LinkedIn.

6. Negotiate, co-ordinate and deliver agreements with corporates, ensuring relationships are developed effectively, agreed benefits and delivery targets are met, and income opportunities are maximised to achieve a good return on investment.

7. In collaboration with the Corporate Partnerships Manager, maintain an accurate and up-to-date pipeline of corporate prospects and supporters, review management accounts to monitor progress against income targets, contribute KPI figures and provide reforecasts, to help inform reporting, including to the BC Trading Company Board.

8. In conjunctionwiththeDigital Manager, manage BC’swebsiteshopportalsand associated commercial partnerships toensure a goodlevel of royalties, proactive marketing,and supplyof ethicallysourced and sustainable goods.

9. Liaise with the Communications & PR Team and Brand & Marketing Team to ensure effective, appropriate promotion of corporate supporters and partnerships and todeliver and report on the outcomes of agreed campaign activity.

10. Maintain records ofall corporate prospects, approaches,communications, due diligence,agreements, income and engagement onthe CRM, spreadsheetsandinappropriate files.

11. Provide advice and practical support to colleagues on corporate fundraising and relationship management sharing good practice and helping identify opportunities to secure business support.

12. AdviseBranch and fundraising volunteersseeking toestablish businesssupport for Butterfly Conservation’s activities.

13.Follow policies,procedures and practices relevant to corporate fundraising at Butterfly Conservation (e.g. ethical fundraising, due diligence, data management, account management, stewardship, social media,reporting).

General

• Promote BC’s values (Excellence, Passionate, Inspiring, Collaborative) ensuring they are adopted in all aspects of the role.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required and commensurate with the grade of post.
• Undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with the rules and regulations encompassing equal opportunities to help foster a diverse workforce.
• Work in accordance with BC’s policies, procedures, and codes of conduct.
• Actively participate in on-going professional development activities.

Candidates must have the right to work and be resident in the UK.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early before the advertised closing date and time.

Online interviews will be held on the 16 December 2026. Please find the pre-interview task attached.

Hours

18.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE)

Contract type

Permanent

Location

Home based with requirement for occasional travel

Company limited by guarantee, registered in England (2206468). VAT No. GB 991 2771 89

Registered Office: Manor Yard, East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5QP Tel: [phone]

Charity registered: England & Wales (254937). Scotland (SC039268)