Head of Partnership Giving

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking charity as the Head of Partnership Giving, where you'll lead a passionate team to develop high-value partnerships and secure transformational support. This role is pivotal in shaping the fundraising strategy to ensure sustainable income for those in need. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by nurturing existing relationships and identifying new opportunities for growth. If you are a strategic leader with a passion for making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven success in securing six/seven-figure gifts.
• Excellent written communication for donor proposals.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver partnership income strategy.
• Lead Corporate and Trusts team to meet financial targets.
• Create compelling cases for support and proposals.

Skills

Fundraising Strategy Development

Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Leadership Experience

Organizational Skills

Job description

Location: Luton or Bedford Hybrid (2-3 days on-site per week)

Salary: £50,868 (H1), rising to £52,140 (H2), and £58,993 (H3) subject to performance criteria

Full-time Permanent

Harris Hill is partnering with Keech Hospice to find an experienced and visionary Head of Partnership Giving.

Keech Hospice Care is investing in the future with an ambitious new fundraising strategy. We are seeking a strategic and driven leader to develop and grow our high-value partnerships portfolio. As the newly created Head of Partnership Giving, you will develop and implement strategies to secure transformational support from corporates, charitable trusts, and foundations, ensuring sustainable income for adults, children, and their families across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Milton Keynes with life-limiting conditions.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Supporter Engagement, the Head of Partnership Giving will lead a passionate team of five and nurture existing relationships while proactively identifying new opportunities. This role aims to generate £1.5m annually and focus on growing high-value partnership income to £2.2 million annually over three years. Collaboration with the Head of Personal Giving will be essential to align strategies and share insights.

This position requires a strategic, motivated, and creative leader with experience in cultivating meaningful, long-term partnerships, understanding funding priorities, and excellent communication skills for developing compelling support proposals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shape and deliver Keech's partnership income strategy, focusing on securing long-term support.
• Lead the Corporate and Trusts team to develop a support pipeline, meet financial targets, and identify growth opportunities.
• Create compelling cases for support and successful proposals for corporate partnerships, multi-year grants, and campaigns.
• Analyze fundraising performance and recommend strategic improvements.
• Represent Keech at networking events across three counties, forging new relationships.
• Ensure data-driven decision-making, reporting, and continuous improvement across activities.

Requirements:

• Proven success in securing and growing six/seven-figure gifts and managing relationships with high-value partners in charity, commercial, or related sectors.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling donor proposals.
• Strong leadership experience in building collaborative teams to achieve results.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and budget management skills.
• Confidence and credibility engaging senior stakeholders, including board members, corporate leaders, and trust funders.
• Passion for Keech Hospice's work and commitment to values-driven leadership.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team dedicated to securing the future of hospice services. We offer a supportive, collaborative environment.

Application Process:

• Deadline: Tuesday, 27th May, 9 am
• Interviews:
  • First interviews: 5th or 6th June
  • Second interviews: Monday, 16th June

For the full job description and application details, contact Hannah at Harris Hill.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to high application volume. If you do not hear from us, your application was not successful this time.

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