At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead corporate fundraising efforts and develop impactful partnerships to drive income growth.
- Company: Join a dynamic charity committed to making a difference in the community.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, health cash plan, and discounts on childcare and activities.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in corporate fundraising with a proven track record of success.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Health Cash Plan (including optical, dental and medical, plus online discounts)
Employer pension contribution
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays FTE, increasing with length of service up to a maximum of 30 days
Option to purchase additional annual leave (up to 10 days per annum)
Life Assurance
Refer a friend scheme
Employee Assistance Program with Health Assured
50% discount on nursery fees
Day camps discounts: 1 week free and 1 week at 50% per child per annum
Campsite and activities discounts at YMCA Fairthorne Manor
Cycle to work scheme
Job Purpose
The role of the Corporate Fundraising Manager is to take a leadership role within the fundraising team, ensuring that corporate fundraising returns materially contribute to the overall fundraising target for the organisation. The Corporate Fundraising Manager will:
- Lead on corporate fundraising, ensuring an operational delivery plan is in place that meets expected income targets for corporate fundraising.
- Support the improving of fundraising culture across the charity, promoting positive attitudes to fundraising.
- Partnering with operational managers to ensure that fundraised income is governed and managed appropriately.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective corporate contacts that correspond with the charity’s areas of impact, supporting senior colleagues in identifying suitable opportunities.
- Ensure the fundraising pipeline is aligned to fundraising priorities.
- Establish new relationships with potential corporate partners and help foster these relationships to encourage fundraised income through corporate donations, partnerships, and Charity of the Year initiatives.
- Deliver against annual corporate fundraising targets, driving consistent growth through strategic relationship management and impactful corporate engagement activities.
- Generate significant income from corporate partnerships, ensuring targets are achieved in the most effective, sustainable, and high-impact way.
- Work collaboratively with the broader Impact Team (Fundraising, Marketing and Communications) to help develop compelling fundraising materials and cases that promote increased corporate involvement and support for YMCA Fairthorne Group activities.
- Ensure appropriate systems and processes are in place to govern and manage fundraised income across all key internal stakeholders.
- Support, where required, the delivery of capital and revenue fundraising campaigns as required through providing specialist knowledge and insight.
It is expected that the Corporate Fundraising Manager will also be responsible for anything else reasonably requested by the management of the charity in relation to Fundraising.
Qualifications and Experience
- 3+ years relevant experience in corporate fundraising with demonstrable success in positively transforming fundraising performance.
- Experience in delivering innovative operational developments, with demonstrable experience in bringing fundraising strategy to life.
- Strong ability to form and nurture relationships with a range of internal and external key stakeholders.
- Good level of IT proficiency.
- Strong communicator who takes a collaborative approach.
- Ability to effectively lead a small team of individual contributors.
- An understanding of safeguarding principles and procedures, or willingness to learn (training will be provided).
- A dedication to inclusion.
Personal Attributes
- A genuine enthusiasm for the work of the charity.
- An outgoing and friendly personality, able to communicate well and engage positively with a wide range of people.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage a highly varied and unpredictable workload.
- A creative and flexible approach to work, including willingness to travel across all branches regularly, as required.
Legal and EEO Statements
Successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities charity with a commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request.
Corporate Fundraising Manager in Southampton employer: YMCA Fairthorne Group
At YMCA Fairthorne Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the well-being and growth of our employees. With a comprehensive benefits package including generous holiday allowances, health cash plans, and discounts on childcare and activities, we foster a supportive work culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to employee development and inclusion ensures that as a Corporate Fundraising Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
