Corporate Fundraising Officer

Butterfly Conservation; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Butterfly Conservation Trading Ltd is seeking a Corporate Fundraising Officer to work from home with occasional travel. The role oversees corporate supporters, develops new partnerships, and delivers income targets. The salary is £30,000 - £34,000 pro rata plus 8% employer pension, for 18.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE).

The post requires the right to work in the UK and reports to the Corporate Partnerships Manager. Closing date is 2 December 2026, with online interviews on 16 December 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising or corporate partnerships is desirable.
• Knowledge of donor stewardship and income generation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage a portfolio of corporate supporters with excellent stewardship and account management.
• Identify and cultivate new corporate prospects, delivering tailored proposals to secure income.
• Prepare compelling cases for support and proposals aligned with Butterfly Conservation’s objectives.
• Prepare reports and updates to demonstrate impact and value to corporates.
• Negotiate and deliver agreements, ensuring targets and ROI are met.
• Maintain and update the CRM with prospects, activity, and outcomes.

Job description

Job Title: Corporate Fundraising Officer

Responsible To: Corporate Partnerships Manager

Location: Home based with requirement for occasional travel

Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 pro rata, depending upon experience plus 8% employer pension contribution

Hours: 18.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE)

Contract: Established post

Job Purpose

• To generate income for Butterfly Conservation.
• Develop and manage relationships with corporate supporters.
• Identify new fundraising and commercial opportunities.
• Deliver effective stewardship that encourages long-term support.

Main Responsibilities

1.To directly manage aportfolio of corporate supporters,providingexcellent stewardship andaccount management to retain and grow support and achieveagreedincome targets and KPIs.

2.Research, identify, qualify, conduct due diligence and cultivate new corporate prospects, developing tailored approaches and propositions to secure new income for Butterfly Conservation.

3. Prepare compelling cases for support and proposals, aligning opportunities with Butterfly Conservation’s objectives.

4. Prepare reports, bespoke updates and communicationsthat demonstrate the impact of corporate support, to share with corporates.

5.Identify and promote a range of corporate income-generating opportunities, including donations, royalties, sponsorships, strategic partnerships and other fundraising initiatives, using channels such as the Butterfly Conservation website, Work for Good platform and LinkedIn.

6. Negotiate, co-ordinate and deliver agreements with corporates, ensuring relationships are developed effectively, agreed benefits and delivery targets are met, and income opportunities are maximised to achieve a good return on investment.

7. In collaboration with the Corporate Partnerships Manager, maintain an accurate and up-to-date pipeline of corporate prospects and supporters, review management accounts to monitor progress against income targets, contribute KPI figures and provide reforecasts, to help inform reporting, including to the BC Trading Company Board.

8. In conjunctionwiththeDigital Manager, manage BC’swebsiteshopportalsand associated commercial partnerships toensure a goodlevel of royalties, proactive marketing,and supplyof ethicallysourced and sustainable goods.

9. Liaise with the Communications & PR Team and Brand & Marketing Team to ensure effective, appropriate promotion of corporate supporters and partnerships and todeliver and report on the outcomes of agreed campaign activity.

10. Maintain records ofall corporate prospects, approaches,communications, due diligence,agreements, income and engagement onthe CRM, spreadsheetsandinappropriate files.

11. Provide advice and practical support to colleagues on corporate fundraising and relationship management sharing good practice and helping identify opportunities to secure business support.

12. AdviseBranch and fundraising volunteersseeking toestablish businesssupport for Butterfly Conservation’s activities.

13. Follow policies,procedures and practices relevant to corporate fundraising at Butterfly Conservation (e.g. ethical fundraising, due diligence, data management, account management, stewardship, social media,reporting).

General

• Promote BC’s values (Excellence, Passionate, Inspiring, Collaborative) ensuring they are adopted in all aspects of the role.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required and commensurate with the grade of post.
• Undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with the rules and regulations encompassing equal opportunities to help foster a diverse workforce.
• Work in accordance with BC’s policies, procedures, and codes of conduct.
• Actively participate in on-going professional development activities.

Candidates must have the right to work and be resident in the UK.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early before the advertised closing date and time.

Closing date: Wednesday, 2 Decemeber 2026 at 12pm

Online interviews will be held on the 16 December 2026. Please find the pre-interview task attached.