Corporate Partnerships Manager

Michael Page (UK); England; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Corporate Partnerships Manager to lead fundraising efforts for a charity based in Oxfordshire. This role involves developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, managing relationships with major donors, and overseeing trust and foundation opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in securing significant funds, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a strategic outlook to identify growth opportunities. With a blend of office and remote work, this position offers a dynamic environment to make a meaningful impact in the charity sector.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Flexible working hours

Remote work options

Qualifications

• Proven track record in securing major funds and managing a fundraising team.
• Exceptional skills in donor stewardship and partnership development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies.
• Cultivate relationships with major funders and manage donor events.

Skills

Fundraising Strategy Development

Major Donor Management

Relationship Building

CRM Management

Team Management

Tools

CRM Systems

Job description

• Corporate Partnerships Manager role working for a charity
• Shaping the fundraising strategy

About Our Client

Charity based in Oxfordshire

Job Description

The Corporate Partnerships Manager will have the following responsibilities:

- Develop and implement a comprehensive Partnerships fundraising strategy to drive fundraising activities, including overseeing major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners as well as legacy and in-memory supporters

- Report on income and expenditure targets, ensuring targets are met
- Cultivate relationships with larger funders, ensuring strong and sustained engagement
- Develop tailored proposals and partnership packages aligned with potential partner's priorities and interests
- Manage, identify and build relationships with key corporate funders, negotiate and manage agreements
- Oversee and manage all trust and foundation opportunities, identifying potential funders
- Develop compelling, tailored proposals and partnership packages to align with the priorities of potential partners
- Plan and execute donor events and activities to enhance engagement and retention
- Manage, track and utilise CRM systems
- Responsibility for line management, providing guidance, support and performance feedback
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including fundraising, communications, service delivery, business development to identify project funding opportunities, share donor insights

The Successful Applicant

The Corporate Partnerships Manager will have the following experience:

- Demonstrable experience in a senior fundraising role, with a proven track record in securing major funds

- Experience of managing a fundraising team and assisting with recruitment and team development
- Exceptional major donor management skills, with experience in donor stewardship, partnership development and engagement strategies that build long-term relationships
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of targeting, segmentation and response analysis
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and manage relationships at all levels
- A strategic outlook with the ability to identify fundraising opportunities and take the initiative to drive growth

What's on Offer

£39,000 - £42,500 + 28 days holiday

2 days working in the office based in Oxfordshire & 3 days working from home