Business Fundraising & Partnerships Manager

Business Fundraising & Partnerships Manager

Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Douglas Macmillan Hospice

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Build relationships with local businesses to secure donations and fundraising support.
  • Company: Dougie Mac, a compassionate care provider in Stoke-on-Trent.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, pension scheme, and funded study opportunities.
  • Other info: Join a values-driven team dedicated to high-quality, inclusive care.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference by connecting businesses to meaningful causes.
  • Qualifications: Strong networking skills, strategic thinking, and excellent communication.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

Job Overview

We are looking for a motivated, personable professional to grow support from local businesses and help bring in income through donations, fundraising, and gifts in kind.

The role involves building strong relationships, looking after existing supporters, and finding new opportunities for businesses to get involved with Dougie Mac’s work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and grow relationships with local businesses to secure donations, fundraising support, and gifts in kind.
  • Develop and manage corporate partnerships, including looking after existing supporters and finding new opportunities.
  • Lead business fundraising activity to help meet income targets and deliver the fundraising strategy.
  • Manage the Business Club and related events, ensuring members are well supported and engaged.
  • Identify sponsorship and networking opportunities that raise income and awareness for Dougie Mac.
  • Keep accurate records and monitor results, using data and insight to improve performance.

Qualifications and Qualities We Value

  • Excellence: Striving for excellence in everything you do, with strong attention to detail.
  • Networking: Connecting naturally with people and turning a casual chat into a partnership opportunity.
  • Strategic Thinker: Seeing the big picture and linking fundraising opportunities to our hospice mission.
  • Great Communicator: Confident and compelling, whether presenting to a room or chatting one‑to‑one.
  • Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple projects.
  • A team player with a can‑do, positive attitude who enjoys variety and thrives in a fast‑paced role.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including generous annual leave, a contributory pension scheme, funded study opportunities, a hospice‑paid healthcare cash plan, and free on‑site parking.

About Dougie Mac

Dougie Mac provides compassionate care and support for adults, young adults, and children with life‑limiting conditions across Stoke‑on‑Trent and North Staffordshire.

As a values‑driven organisation, we strive to deliver high‑quality, person‑led, and inclusive care across our inpatient, community, and supportive care services.

Following our merger with Approach Dementia Support and expansion into children and young adult services, Dougie Mac now supports more people than ever before across all age groups and diagnoses.

Our team is made up of dedicated, skilled professionals committed to delivering responsive and meaningful care in line with our hospice values.

We offer a collaborative working environment with access to professional development, reflective practice, and staff wellbeing support.

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Business Fundraising & Partnerships Manager employer: Douglas Macmillan Hospice

Dougie Mac is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment where employees can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the community. With a strong focus on professional development, generous benefits including a contributory pension scheme and funded study opportunities, and a commitment to high-quality care, our team is dedicated to fostering growth and wellbeing. Located in Stoke-on-Trent, we provide a unique opportunity to engage with local businesses and contribute to vital fundraising efforts that directly support individuals with life-limiting conditions.

Douglas Macmillan Hospice

Contact Details:

Douglas Macmillan Hospice Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Business Fundraising & Partnerships Manager

Relationship Building
Fundraising Strategy Development
Corporate Partnership Management
Networking Skills
Data Monitoring and Analysis
Attention to Detail
Communication Skills