Philanthropy and Partnerships Officer

The role will be weighted towards working with Corporate Partners and Major Donors and includes coordinating communication and events for specific stewardship purposes. The Philanthropy and Partnerships Officer will be responsible for managing their own workload day-to-day, supported by an annual fundraising plan and quarterly team planning logs which are co-produced by the team as an action plan for achieving our strategic goals. 

• Supporting the Communications and Business Development Manager to cultivate strategic relationships with corporate partners and identify prospective major donors  

• Providing effective stewardship to major donors and corporates, working with the Community Fundraiser to ensure regular communication  

• Supporting delivery coordinators in applying for smaller grants, offering training and guidance  

• Representing/arranging representation for the organisation at relevant events and conferences, expanding our reach within the corporate sector.  

• Working with delivery coordinators to support income generation through service development, e.g. traded services  

• Collaborating effectively with internal teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders to drive successful partnerships, and providing regular updates on new business activities, pipeline progress, and partnership outcomes.  

• Oversight of our CRM(s), working with the Communications Assistant to ensure regular, effective communication with supporters  

• Updating and analysing the funder pipeline and other shared administrative processes relevant to the role 

• Work collaboratively to continuously improve delivery and our business development processes