Senior Corporate & Philanthropy Partnerships Lead

Thomson Reuters; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Thomson Reuters Foundation, the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, seeks an experienced Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Business Development Manager in London. The role focuses on securing high-value income from the legal sector and donor-advised funds, reporting to the Head of Philanthropy & Corporate Partnerships.

Requires 10+ years in corporate fundraising, excellent writing/presentation skills, and strong financial acumen.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience in corporate fundraising, with a proven track record of securing six-figure gifts from the private sector and/or high-net-worth individuals.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills, supported by strong financial acumen.
• Strong knowledge of high-value fundraising and established relationships with donor-advised funds and/or wealth management teams.
• Experience securing funding from the legal sector (preferred).
• Experience using Salesforce (preferred).
• Professional training in major-gift fundraising, donor stewardship or corporate partnership development (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of business development strategies to secure high-value income from the legal sector.
• Achieve an annual income target of £1m+, including £300,000 annually from the legal sector.
• Philanthropic fundraising: secure new six-figure gifts from philanthropists.
• Develop proposals and partnership packages for the legal sector and donor-advised funds.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers in the legal sector and wealth management teams.
• Collaborate with the Business Development and Access to Law teams to maximise fundraising potential.
• Represent the Foundation at industry events in London, North America and Europe.

Skills

Writing skills

Presentation skills

Financial acumen

Relationship building

Independent & collaborative working

Strategic fundraising

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

The Thomson Reuters Foundation, the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, seeks an experienced Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Business Development Manager in London. The role focuses on securing high-value income from the legal sector and donor-advised funds, reporting to the Head of Philanthropy & Corporate Partnerships.

Requires 10+ years in corporate fundraising, excellent writing/presentation skills, and strong financial acumen.