Corporate Partnerships Executive
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building and nurturing meaningful connections with businesses, individuals, and partners to drive sustainable growth in support of our mission.
About the Role:
* We are seeking a proactive, relationship-focused individual to join our development team in a role that blends elements of fundraising, business development, and strategic partnership building.
* The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal and networking abilities, and a natural flair for relationship building.
* Results-driven with a clear focus on meeting income goals and fundraising targets, the successful candidate will be highly organised, able to prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop and Manage Revenue-Generating Relationships
Proactively identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with corporate partners and individual donors, which deliver financial support for our cause.
2. Drive Strategic Partnerships
Create and present compelling partnership proposals, represent us at networking events, and actively seek opportunities to develop mutually beneficial collaborations that deliver revenue.
3. Support the Delivery of High-Impact Fundraising Events
Contribute to the planning, promotion, and execution of fundraising events such as our flagship Business Leaders' Sleep Out.
4. Leverage Data for Relationship Building
Use our donor database to accurately record interactions, analyse trends, support segmented communications, and inform stewardship strategies.
5. Provide Exceptional Supporter Care
Ensure every donor and supporter receives a bespoke and meaningful experience that fosters long-term loyalty and support.
6. Be a Visible Advocate for Our Cause
Actively represent us in the community, in line with our vision, mission, and values.
7. Uphold Ethical Fundraising Standards
Adhere to best practice guidelines ensuring all fundraising activity is transparent and ethical, and aligned with our organisational values.
8. Team Player
Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating initiative, creativity, and a solutions-focused mindset.
Person Specification:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following qualifications, experience, and core competencies:
* Relevant third-level qualification
* Minimum 3 years' experience in a fundraising, business development or sales role
* Demonstrated success in identifying and building new business or donor relationships
* Experience working in the charity, community, or voluntary sector is an advantage
* Skilled in developing and delivering compelling proposals and presentations
* Experience in managing supporter/donor journeys to increase engagement
* Proficient in using CRM systems or donor databases to manage pipelines and track activity
Benefits:
* 24 days annual leave (not including bank holidays)
* Flexible hybrid working (role dependent)
* Employee Assistance Programme and up to €240 for paid private counselling
* Trauma Informed Practice training
* Learning and development opportunities
* Pension scheme
* Bike to work Scheme
* Christmas Savings Scheme
* Subsidised study assistance
* Access to Hospital Saturday Fund
* Staff discounts with selected local businesses
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and working environments for all our employees.