Strategic Corporate Fundraising Lead

Smart Works Reading; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Works Reading is seeking a proactive Corporate Fundraising Lead to unlock new corporate partnerships and generate sustainable funding for women facing disadvantage.

Based in Reading with occasional London travel, you will design and deliver the centre’s corporate income strategy, build a robust pipeline, and cultivate relationships with Berkshire-based organisations to meet agreed income targets and expand impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate fundraising or partnerships.
• Track record of delivering income against targets.
• Strong communication and networking skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver corporate fundraising strategy.
• Identify and convert corporate prospects into funding partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams and trustees to secure income.
• Meet or exceed income targets.

Skills

Relationship building

Prospecting

Partnership development

Fundraising strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Smart Works Reading is seeking a proactive Corporate Fundraising Lead to unlock new corporate partnerships and generate sustainable funding for women facing disadvantage.

Based in Reading with occasional London travel, you will design and deliver the centre’s corporate income strategy, build a robust pipeline, and cultivate relationships with Berkshire-based organisations to meet agreed income targets and expand impact.