Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser

Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Group pension scheme contributions

Life assurance from day one

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution is seeking a Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser in Oxford to manage and enhance relationships with corporate partners. The role involves developing partnership propositions and ensuring effective account management.

Successful candidates will have proven experience in corporate fundraising within the charity sector and strong relationship management skills. The position offers competitive benefits and aims to support the vital work of farming communities throughout the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in corporate fundraising, partnerships or business development.
• Demonstrated success in supporting and managing corporate relationships.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage corporate partnerships to maximize income.
• Develop engagement strategies and proposals for corporate sponsors.
• Collaborate with various internal teams for effective partnership delivery.

Skills

Corporate fundraising experience

Relationship management

Financial awareness

Organisational skills

Project management

Education

Experience in charity or not-for-profit sector

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Job description

Shaw House, 27 West Way, Oxford, OX2 0QH

Full time

Permanent

RABI is the farmers charity

RABI supports farming people across England, Wales and NI with expert, one-to-one practical, financial and emotional help, all year round. From confidential advice and mental health support to direct financial assistance, their tailored services respond to the unique challenges of farming life.

At the heart of RABI’s mission is a commitment to strengthening resilience; helping farming people feel valued, supported and better equipped to navigate uncertainty and change. RABI is working to close the farming wellbeing gap and build a future where farming people can thrive.

Over the past 25 years alone, RABI has delivered almost £250 Million in direct financial support to the farming community, whilst the charity’s professional counselling service has provided 11,500 free sessions to farming people since 2022. RABI’s wrap‑around support services continue to evolve, reaching more people year on year.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser will be responsible for supporting, managing and enhancing income‑generating relationships with corporate partners, working as part of RABI’s Philanthropy and Partnerships team. The role will focus on growing the value and impact of corporate support through a range of funding and engagement mechanisms, alongside high‑quality stewardship and account management.

Working closely with the Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager, the Corporate Partnership Fundraiser will contribute to the delivery of RABI’s corporate fundraising strategy, supporting the growth of multi‑year partnerships, wider corporate funding and engagement activity. The post holder will play a key role in shaping and delivering compelling partnership propositions aligned with RABI’s purpose, ensuring that corporate supporters clearly understand the impact of their contributions to farming people.

This role requires a strong balance of supporting new partnership opportunities and nurturing existing relationships, alongside effective internal collaboration to ensure that corporate partnerships are well integrated, impactful and sustainable. The Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser will support RABI’s ambitious fundraising growth plans and contribute towards the charity’s long‑term income targets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate Partnership Development

• Identify, research and support the progression of new corporate partnership opportunities, aligned with RABI’s strategic priorities.
• Maintain and support a pipeline of prospective corporate supporters, developing tailored approaches and proposals.

Account Management and Stewardship

• Manage a portfolio of corporate partners, delivering high‑quality stewardship, reporting and relationship management across a variety of corporate support mechanisms.
• Ensure partners feel valued, informed and engaged through regular communication and impact updates and recognition of both financial and non‑financial contributions.

Partnership Propositions and Sponsorship

• Contribute to the development and delivery of compelling corporate partnership and sponsorship packages across events, campaigns and appeals including cause‑related marketing, match‑funding, payroll giving and other donation initiatives.
• Collaboratively work with internal teams to ensure opportunities align with corporate interests and RABI’s fundraising objectives.

Employee and Corporate Engagement

• Encourage and support corporate involvement through fundraising, employee‑led initiatives, volunteering and workplace engagement including match‑funding, payroll giving and awareness‑raising activity.
• Work with partners to maximise both financial and non‑financial value of relationships where appropriate, including in‑kind donations, pro‑bono services and customer or employee donations.

Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with colleagues across Fundraising, Marketing and Communications, Service Delivery, Volunteering and Finance to ensure joined‑up and well‑supported partnership delivery.
• Contribute to cross‑team planning and shared objectives to support integrated fundraising and engagement activity.

Monitoring, Reporting and Systems

• Accurately record and manage all corporate activity using RABI’s CRM (Microsoft Dynamics).
• Support monitoring of performance against income targets and provide regular updates and insight to the Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager.

Compliance and Best Practice

• Ensure all corporate fundraising activity complies with fundraising regulations, GDPR and internal policies.
• Uphold RABI’s commitment to ethical fundraising and best practice.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Proven experience in corporate fundraising, partnerships or business development within the charity or not‑for‑profit sector with experience of supporting and managing corporate relationships.
• Demonstrated success in contributing to successful corporate partnerships, sponsorships or other forms of corporate support.
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to engage and influence a range of stakeholders.
• Experience in contributing to proposals or partnership packages tailored to corporate audiences.
• Good financial awareness, with the ability to manage income targets and contribute to forecasting.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience of using CRM systems to manage supporter relationships, ideally Microsoft Dynamics.
• Understanding of fundraising regulation, GDPR and ethical fundraising practice.
• A proactive, self‑motivated and results‑focused approach, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Empathy with RABI’s purpose and an understanding of the challenges faced by farming and rural communities.
• A full UK driving licence, as travel within England and Wales will be required.
• Experience working with or fundraising from rural, agricultural or land‑based businesses.
• Knowledge of the farming sector or rural economy.
• Experience of multi‑year or strategic partnerships.

This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the postholder, as per future developments at RABI.

Early applications are encouraged for this position as shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable application prior to the deadline.

BENEFITS

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (based on full time working).
• Enrolment to Nest on commencement of employment and then opportunity to join RABI’s group pension scheme with Standard Life where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%.
• Life assurance from day one.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices promote equality, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, and no employee or applicant receives less favourable treatment because of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic that cannot be justified. Recruitment and development decisions are made solely on the basis of skills, experience, qualifications and abilities.