Corporate Partnership and Events Executive
We are looking for an ambitious and commercially-minded Corporate Partnership and Events Executive with a strong focus on business development.
This role will play a key part in identifying new partnership opportunities, cultivating strategic relationships, driving corporate income growth, and leading on impactful corporate events and campaigns.
You will be responsible for managing a healthy pipeline of prospects, negotiating and delivering win-win partnerships, and ensuring the efficient and strategic delivery of events. This is a cross-functional role that blends fundraising, stakeholder management, marketing, and commercial strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Development & Corporate Engagement
1. Proactively identify, research, and approach potential corporate partners aligned with Jack and Jill's values and mission.
2. Develop and manage a robust business development pipeline to achieve annual corporate fundraising targets.
3. Design and deliver compelling corporate partnership proposals and tailored sponsorship packages.
4. Cultivate long-term, high-value relationships with business leaders, CSR managers, and corporate stakeholders.
5. Monitor industry trends and CSR developments to inform prospecting and engagement strategies.
6. Collaborate with internal teams to develop innovative, high value partnership concepts that align with business priorities
Event & Campaign Strategy
7. Proactively identify, research, and pitch for potential corporate events aligned with Jack and Jill's values and mission
8. Planning delivery and evaluation of strategic events and campaigns that raise income and brand awareness.
9. Ensure every opportunity is maximised to drive income, reduce costs, and build long-term value.
10. Manage event budgets, logistics, supplier relationships, and volunteer coordination.
11. Create event concepts and formats that appeal to a business audience and encourage corporate sponsorship and participation.
Stakeholder Engagement & Stewardship
12. Build and maintain strong working relationships with key partners, suppliers, committees, and internal stakeholders.
13. Provide excellent partner stewardship, delivering value and impact reporting for corporate supporters.
14. Represent Jack and Jill at meetings, networking events, and sector forums to promote opportunities and build new relationships.
Governance, Data & Reporting
15. Ensure all partnership and event activity is compliant with governance, fundraising, and GDPR standards.
16. Use data insights to evaluate performance and improve future campaigns.
17. Maintain accurate records in the CRM system and ensure timely reporting on income and partnership KPIs.
18. Work with the finance team to reconcile income and ensure correct categorisation.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
19. Partner with the communications team to develop digital, PR, and social media campaigns supporting events and corporate partnerships.
20. Contribute to the development of annual fundraising strategy and income forecasting.
21. Work closely with the Fundraising Manager to shape proposals, pitches, and strategic funding opportunities.
Essential Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
22. Third-level qualification in fundraising, marketing, sales, or business development.
23. Minimum 5 years' experience in project and relationship management, ideally in a business development, fundraising, or CSR role.
24. Proven success in securing, managing, and growing corporate partnerships or sponsorships.
25. Commercial acumen with a strategic, growth-focused mindset.
26. Strong understanding of CSR trends, cause-related marketing, and the corporate giving landscape in Ireland.
27. Highly skilled in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and networking.
28. CRM proficiency and confidence using data to drive decisions and performance.
29. Knowledge of fundraising best practices, GDPR, and compliance requirements in the charity sector.
30. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
31. Full, clean driver's license and access to own vehicle.
What We Offer:
32. An opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families across Ireland.
33. A highly supportive and mission-driven team environment.
34. Scope to lead on innovative partnership and event strategies.
35. Flexible work arrangements including hybrid
36. Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.