Corporate Partnerships Officer – Corporate Partnerships Officer

WR Fundraising Recruitment is proud to be working with a brilliant regional charity that has supported young homeless people or those at risk of homelessness for over 50 years.

The charity provides a range of support programmes across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands area and we are looking for a relationship builder to join a dynamic fundraising team as a Corporate Partnerships Officer.

This is officially a hybrid role (once a month in the office) but we need someone willing and able to be out meeting those crucial supporters and the expectation of the role is more home / meeting based.

Duties and responsibilities

• Work with the Head of Fundraising on the delivery of an exciting corporate fundraising strategy.
• Engage with local businesses and organisations to actively develop supporters to donate income.
• Identify appropriate businesses for strategic partnerships, sponsorships and other corporate support.
• Prepare and present high-quality new business proposals, pitches, and presentations to win new business.
• Maintain a pipeline of new business opportunities, to support long term fundraising targets.
• Build on the relationship with corporate contacts and networking for new business.

Applicants will need

• Experience and ability to develop fundraising relationships with corporate partners.
• Confident and appropriate manner in dealing with the public and with corporate partners from a range of business types.
• Experience of liaising with and managing high level supporters, external suppliers and customers, and a solid understanding of the principles of customer care.
• Demonstrable communication skills, in person, online and in written media.
• Excellent project and time management skills.

How to apply

To apply or for further information, please email a copy of your up-to-date CV in the first instance.

WR Fundraising Recruitment are passionate about bringing together talented fundraising professionals within fantastic organisations. We’d love to hear from you if you are looking for a new fundraising opportunity.

Position details

Location: Birmingham with expectation to cover meetings across the West Midlands

Employment type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to Circa £28,000 on experience