Corporate Partnerships & Donor Fundraising Manager

Location Lewes
Discipline: Central Services
Job type: Permanent Full Time
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
Contact name: Yasmin Churchill

Contact email: careers@chf.org.uk
Job ref: 007582
Published: 6 days ago

Corporate Partnerships & Donor Fundraising Manager  

Location: Hybrid/Onsite (BN8 4EF)

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 FTE

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 our 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.

 

What You’ll Be Doing: 

We 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 our Corporate Partnerships & Donor Fundraising Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our 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 we 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 our services but in the difference we make to their lives and that of their families. We’re not just a workplace – we’re a team united by a passion to make a lasting impact.

 

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

 

What We’re Looking For: 

  • 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.

 

THE REWARDS GO BEYOND SALARY: 

  • 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

This is your chance to join us and let’s explore what’s possible, together.

If you're a dynamic fundraiser with a passion for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

 

For full details of the role, you can find the job description here. Corporate Partnerships & Major Donor Fundraising Manager JD

Learn more about our organisation, our purpose and values here. Chailey Heritage Foundation Website

 

Application Deadline: We will be reviewing applications as they come in.

 

Apply now and join us on this exciting journey. Please note we will be reviewing applications as we receive them, don’t delay, apply today! For more information, or if you have any questions, reach out to us at careers@chf.org.uk or via WhatsApp at 07923233178.

Chailey Heritage Foundation is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and young adults. Employment will be subject to the receipt of two satisfactory professional references, an enhanced DBS certificate and occupational health clearance. It is an offence to apply for any job in regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults if you are barred from doing so.

 

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