Corporate Partnerships and Major Donor Fundraising Manager

Corporate Partnerships and Major Donor Fundraising Manager

Location: Lewes

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum

Hours: 37 hours/week (Flexible and part-time working requests are welcome, minimum of 26 hours a week) Occasional weekends & evenings.

Do you thrive in building meaningful relationships and creating fundraising strategies that make a real difference? Join the dedicated team at Chailey Heritage Foundation and help open up new possibilities for the lives of children and young people with complex disabilities and health needs.

The Role

The organisation will never, ever give up working with children, young people and their families who live with complex disabilities, to empower them to make their own choices at every stage of life. This is a NEW role, as their Corporate Partnerships & Major Donor Fundraising Manager, you ll be at the heart of their fundraising efforts drawing on past success, developing existing relationships and bringing in new business.

• Developing and implementing new corporate and major donor fundraising strategies to secure sustainable income streams.
• Building and nurturing relationships with corporate partners and high-net-worth individuals (HNWI).
• Driving impact by securing funding for core costs new projects and Capital Appeals that directly benefit the children and families they support.
• Collaborating with a professional, supportive team, including the Head of Fundraising, Director of Income Generation and CEO.
• Realising significant income growth and impact which changes the lives of children and their families living with complex disabilities.

The impact of the Foundation s services comes not just in how many children and young people use their services but in the difference, they make to their lives and that of their families. They re not just a workplace they re a team united by a passion to make a lasting impact.

They believe in the power of teamwork, empathy, and innovation. Join them and you ll be part of a vibrant, supportive community where your ideas are valued. Plus, they offer career progression, training, and a range of colleague benefits to support your wellbeing.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience in corporate fundraising or major donor fundraising, with a track record of securing significant donations.
• A strategic mindset and the ability to develop and execute fundraising plans.
• Exceptional networking skills and experience managing relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to bring fresh ideas to the table.

Benefits

• A competitive salary (£35,000-£40,000)
• Hybrid working (work from home and in the office)
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Flexible Working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health & Wellbeing Centre
• Discount Facilities
• Free Parking & Onsite Café
• Free tea/coffee

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Chailey Heritage Foundation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.