Corporate Partnerships Manager

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity, Thames Valley Air Ambulance, seeks a Corporate Partnerships Manager to enhance corporate fundraising initiatives. The successful candidate will develop sustainable funding programs and maintain key corporate relationships, ensuring continued support and maximising income through partnerships. This full-time role based in a hybrid environment requires strong communication skills and a background in fundraising.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a similar role with a proven track record of developing successful fundraising relationships.
• Strong communication skills - written, verbal, and face-to-face.
• Excellent attention to detail and good project and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a corporate giving programme in line with fundraising strategy.
• Manage day-to-day corporate fundraising, maximising income and stewarding relationships.
• Plan and deliver corporate cultivation and stewardship events.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Fundraising

Relationship Building

Tools

CRM System

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Charity: Thames Valley Air Ambulance

Job title: Corporate Partnerships Manager

Location: Hybrid working – twice a week from Stokenchurch Head Office

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week

Core Hours: 10.00 am- 12.00 pm and 2.00 pm-4.00 pm

About the charity

Thames Valley Air Ambulance is the charity that brings hospital-level care to those who need it land and air - medicine, equipment, Paramedics and Doctors. Their team is highly trained and ready for any eventuality.

About the role/job purpose

• In conjunction with the Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships, develop and lead a corporate giving programme to create sustainable funding, in line with the Fundraising department strategy and Thames Valley Air Ambulance aims.
• To be responsible for the day-to-day management of corporate fundraising for Thames Valley Air Ambulance, maximising income from corporates and ensuring support is strengthened through compelling proposals and excellent stewardship.

Role Responsibilities to include:

• In conjunction with the Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships, develop and lead a corporate giving programme to create sustainable funding, in line with the Fundraising department strategy and Thames Valley Air Ambulance aims.
• To be responsible for the day-to-day management of corporate fundraising for Thames Valley Air Ambulance, maximising income from corporates and ensuring support is strengthened through compelling proposals and excellent stewardship.
• Be responsible for delivering the Corporate Partnerships income target and expenditure Budgets.
• Secure new multi-year corporate partnerships, by identifying, researching and approaching prospects through creating strong proposals and pitches.
• Research, evaluate and develop new corporate fundraising opportunities including strategic partnerships, charity of the year partnerships, cause related marketing, payroll giving, cash or in-kind donations, sponsorship and pro-bono opportunities.
• To develop and maintain a robust pipeline of both new business and existing partnerships against income targets.
• Manage a portfolio of corporate partnerships, building strong relationships and ensuring high level stewardship to encourage continued support and longevity.
• Plan, manage and deliver corporate cultivation and stewardship events; visits and meetings with existing supporters and new prospects, to develop and enhance relationships.
• Identify key senior contacts within your partnerships and drive stakeholder engagement plans, leveraging internal relationships where needed to increase partner commitment at all levels of the organisation.
• Participate in quarterly national fundraising meetings with Air Ambulance peers, actively supporting national partnership bids. Participate in quarterly corporate forums, sharing best practice and idea generation.
• Ensure all necessary agreements are in place and due diligence is undertaken prior to accepting corporate gifts and ensure corporate supporters activity protects the Thames Valley Air Ambulance brand at all times.
• All corporate supporter records are maintained and kept up to date using the fundraising CRM system (Dynamics).
• To work with the Volunteer Fundraising Manager to assist in fulfilment of volunteer opportunities at corporate events.

Person Specification to include:

• Relevant experience in a similar role with proven track record of developing successful fundraising relationships with corporate partners or new business development.
• Proven experience in developing multi-year partnerships and providing outstanding stewardship to corporate supporters.
• Have a good understanding of relationship fundraising techniques and corporate social responsibility.
• Strong communication skills - written, verbal and face to face.
• Excellent attention to detail and good project and time management skills.
• Capacity to work flexibly and be comfortable in a changing working environment.
• Current driving licence and access to a car

Initial interviews with PSR will take place online on or before 16th June

TVAA interviews: 26th June

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse,

inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past

experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to

apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate.