Corporate Partnership Fundraiser

Job summary Do you have proactive sales, marketing, or fundraising experience?
Are you a collaborative team player with a proven track record of identifying and developing new business opportunities?
If so, this role could be perfect for you!
Main duties of the job We are currently seeking a Corporate Partnership Fundraiser to join our passionate and dedicated fundraising team.
In this vital role, you will focus on securing new and managing existing corporate partnerships in the Derbyshire and North Leicestershire area to generate essential income for Rainbows Children's Hospice, enabling us to continue providing outstanding care and support to babies, children, young people, and their families.
About us Here at Rainbows Childrens Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care and end-of-life support to over 750 Babies, Children, and Young People living with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, as well as approximately 3,000 people, including families, siblings, and carers, across the East Midlands.
Simply put, were here to brighten short lives and support families, wherever they are.
Job description Job responsibilities Hours of work: This role is hours per week Monday to Friday with the very occasional evening or weekend for Events.
Location of work: Hybrid, home-based or hospice-based (an initial hospice-based period is required for onboarding and familiarisation with the team and our mission).
You will be managing the North Leicester (including Loughborough) and Derbyshire areas.
About the role Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to):Corporate Partnerships: Secure new partnerships and manage existing ones to generate vital income for the hospice.Account Management: Provide exceptional account management by designing and delivering bespoke communications and organising cultivation events to nurture partnerships.Networking: Actively network to build strong relationships within the business community.Sector Knowledge: Maintain and expand knowledge of the corporate sector to identify and maximise all fundraising opportunities.Proposals and Presentations: Develop high-quality proposals and presentations tailored to target companies, ensuring professional and compelling pitches.Further responsibilities in the role of a Corporate Partnership Fundraiser at Rainbows, can be found by downloading the Job Description.
Requirements Experience: Proven success in a sales, marketing, or fundraising role.Business Development: Demonstrated ability to identify and successfully develop new business projects, coupled with the capacity to build and sustain professional relationships.Presentation Skills: Ability to prepare and deliver compelling presentations, effectively engaging diverse audiences in both large group and individual face-to-face settings.Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation abilities to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.Organisational Skills: Proficient in planning and organising your own workload, identifying and prioritising conflicting demands to meet agreed objectives.Research Skills: Strong aptitude for conducting thorough research to support projects and initiatives.Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification.
Our Benefits include:Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
Hybrid, Home or Hospice working location (Need to be in the Hospice to start with).Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme.Bupa Cashback plan.Life Assurance.
27 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Access to occupational health.Contributory pension scheme or Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.Free Tea, Coffee and Fruit whilst at the HospiceFree access to Health Assured employee assistance programmeWellbeing support and access to Mental Health First AidersUnofficial benefits: Fun events like Total Wipe Out, All staff away days, Guest visitors If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, wed love to hear from you!
For further information about this role and the responsibilities please contact Kate Golding, Head of Organisational Giving, on To apply for the role please click apply now to complete an online application form.
If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments further, please contact the people team at This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and barring Service Check) and pre-employment checks.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of continuous professional development Desirable IoF Certificate Experience Essential A minimum of 2 years successful experience in a sales, marketing or fundraising role Experience and proven success in identifying and developing new business prospects Experience of working collaboratively on proposals and projects (team work) Highly developed written and verbal communication skills to deliver fundraising pitches, ideas and project updates to a range of audiences in a clear, inspiring and confident way Excellent telephone manner Ability to prepare and deliver compelling presentations and engage a wide range of audiences in large groups and face to face individual settings Good negotiation skills Ability to build, manage and develop relationships with both individual and company supporters (transferrable skills) Excellent time management skills Ability to organise and plan own work, identifying conflicting demands and establishing clear priorities in order to meet agreed objectives Good organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines Good research skills The ability to work effectively as part of a small team Administrative and record-keeping skills Ability to build relationships both within and beyond organisation Committed to the overall aims of Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People Fit to undertake the duties of the post Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people Able to work unsocial hours and occasional weekends as required Ability to commute throughout the East Midlands Full Driving Licence One Team Working together with fairness and respect.
People Centred Championing inclusivity, compassion and clarity.
Aim High Adapting, learning and sharing our expertise.
Own It Focused, committed and accountable.
Desirable Knowledge of ThankQ Database Numerate with the ability to build and monitor complex budgets Project management skills and knowledge Corporate Fundraising experience Experience working in a Childrens charity Experience in managing income budgets Experience of developing, implementing and monitoring plans Good understanding of donors/clients motivators, particularly in the area of corporate social responsibility Experience or organising fundraising events or other income generating initiatives