Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser

NFP PEOPLE; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare charity is seeking a Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser in Cambridge. This role focuses on expanding corporate partnerships and driving new business while nurturing existing relationships. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a proven track record in fundraising, and a passion for healthcare innovation.

Benefits

25+ days’ holiday

Birthday leave

Enhanced parental pay

EAP access

Health cash plan

Cycle-to-work scheme

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Proven track record in corporate partnerships or business development, ideally managing six-figure relationships.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Securing new high-value corporate partnerships through research and outreach.
• Managing a portfolio of accounts, ensuring productive relationships.
• Meeting income targets and contributing to strategic objectives.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Relationship Building

Strategic Mindset

Job description

We are seeking a proactive Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser to grow impactful relationships and help drive the future of healthcare.

Position: Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser

Salary: £32,000–£36,000

Location: Cambridge (minimum 2 days per week in the office)

Hours: Full-time (part-time (4 day week considered)

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

As Corporate Partnerships Lead, you will play a pivotal role in expanding the charity’s portfolio of corporate partners. This is an exciting dual-focus role – driving new business and nurturing existing relationships – at a time of ambitious growth and transformational healthcare projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Securing new high-value corporate partnerships through research, outreach and compelling proposals
• Managing a portfolio of accounts (£20k–£40k p.a.), ensuring relationships are productive, engaging and long-lasting
• Aligning corporate goals with charitable aims to build mutually beneficial partnerships
• Leading bespoke stewardship plans and working closely with fundraising and marketing teams
• Meeting income targets and contributing to the charity’s long-term strategic objectives

This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking fundraising team making a tangible impact on healthcare innovation.

About You

You’ll be a confident relationship-builder with:

• A proven track record in corporate partnerships or business development, ideally managing six-figure relationships
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to engage senior stakeholders
• A strategic mindset with a focus on delivering shared value
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Passion for partnership-led fundraising and commitment to the charity’s mission

About the Organisation

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of a respected healthcare charity supporting one of the world’s leading hospitals. The organisation is at the heart of two ground-breaking projects – the development of the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital and the Cambridge Children’s Hospital.

These transformational initiatives aim to revolutionise care regionally, nationally and globally.

With a collaborative culture and supportive environment, the team is driven by innovation, integrity and ambition. Employee benefits include 25+ days’ holiday, birthday leave, enhanced parental pay, EAP access, health cash plan, cycle-to-work scheme, NHS discounts and more.

Other Job Titles/Skills you may have:- Corporate Partnerships Fundraising Lead, Senior Corporate Fundraiser, Corporate Giving Manager, Corporate Fundraising Manager, Strategic Partnerships Fundraiser, Corporate Engagement Fundraiser