strategic Fundraising and Partnerships Lead

Active Partnerships; Hartford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused health organization in Hartford is looking for a Fundraising and Partnerships Lead. You will drive the income generation strategy, develop relationships with funders, and craft compelling bids to secure support. This pivotal role involves implementing fundraising strategies, engaging with corporate partners, and overseeing funding pipelines. The ideal candidate has proven fundraising experience, excellent relationship management skills, and a strong understanding of corporate social responsibility. The role offers hybrid working options and generous benefits.

Benefits

Health Shield Health Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Volunteer Day

Qualifications

• Experienced fundraiser who thrives on building relationships and crafting compelling stories for support.
• Proven track record of securing income from trusts, foundations and corporate partners.
• Strong bid writing and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on fundraising strategy implementation with a focus on trusts and foundations.
• Identify, research and secure funding opportunities.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with funders and partners.

Skills

Fundraising strategy implementation

Relationship building

Bid writing

Storytelling skills

Understanding of CSR

Job description

\"To improve health, happiness and wellbeing by supporting people to be active\". We do this by increasing opportunities to be active and participate in sport and physical activity throughout Cambridgeshire & Peterborough. We work by connecting, influencing, developing people and organisations to deliver high quality events and activities across local communities. We are entering an exciting new phase of growth, and we are looking for a passionate and strategic Fundraising and Partnerships Lead to help us secure the resources we need to expand our impact. As our Fundraising and Partnerships Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving Living Sport's income generation strategy. You will lead on developing and managing relationships with funders, writing compelling bids and growing support from trusts and foundations, corporate partners and CSR programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead on fundraising strategy implementation with a focus on trusts and foundations, corporate giving and CSR.
• Identify, research and secure funding opportunities, developing high quality bids and proposals.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with funders and partners.
• Develop engaging corporate partnerships, connecting businesses with meaningful opportunities to support physical activity initiatives.
• Monitor funding pipelines and income targets, providing regular progress updates and insights to the leadership team.

Qualifications

• Experienced fundraiser who thrives on building relationships and crafting compelling stories for support.
• Proven track record of securing income from trusts, foundations and corporate partners.
• Strong bid writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex projects into engaging proposals.
• Excellent relationship management and funder stewardship experience.
• Understanding of CSR and corporate fundraising, and how businesses can support social impact initiatives.
• Experience in charity, health or sport sectors.
• Flexible and willing to work evenings / weekends when needed.
• Have a full UK driving licence and access to transport.

Benefits

• Enrolment to the Health Shield Health Scheme including health cash plans and wellbeing services.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to a pension scheme.
• Hybrid working – staff are expected to work at the office twice a week.
• Annual leave (25 days pro rata) plus bank holidays and an additional 3 days between Christmas and New Year.
• Volunteer Day – an additional day of paid leave each year to volunteer in the local community.

We are proud to be one of 41 Active Partnerships across the country funded by Sport England – join us on a positive journey to impact change in the communities we serve.

Living Sport is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and to safeguarding children, young people and adults participating in sports and physical activity from harm. For further information please consult the Living Sport website. As part of our commitment to providing a safe environment for children, young people and adults at risk, applicants should be aware that this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check.