Overview
In recent years, the charity has experienced significant growth—supporting more children, partnering with leading hospitals, and attracting a growing number of dedicated supporters. The Head of Partnerships and Events will oversee the charity's growing portfolio of special fundraising events. You will cultivate strong relationships with supporters who organise events in aid of Noah's Ark, while proactively identifying gaps in their event offering to ensure a diverse and engaging programme that appeals to a wide range of existing and potential donors.
Responsibilities
* To create a supportive, cohesive and aspirational culture where the team are motivated to meet and exceed targets and recognise their contribution to the organisational objectives and strategy
* To ensure that all relationships with partners are maximised and stewarded to the highest standards
* To facilitate the Philanthropy & Corporate Committee, supporting its members in playing their part to raise funds for the charity and in building a network of supporters new to the charity
* To develop the overall Partnerships and Events team strategy and; delivering against agreed KPIs and ensuring that the strategy, plans and activity directly supports the delivery of Fundraising & Communication - and organisational - objectives
* To play a key role in the success of annual matching funding campaigns, most especially the recruitment of corporate partners as campaign Champions
* To create annual income and expenditure budgets for Partnerships income streams, effectively overseeing and controlling their delivery through monthly and quarterly monitoring
Qualifications
* Proven experience in corporate and partnership fundraising, with a strong track record of increasing income.
* Excellent relationship-building skills, demonstrated through securing significant gifts via face-to-face meetings, phone conversations, and email—always prioritising an outstanding supporter experience.
* Skilled in developing and executing strategic fundraising plans, translating them into actionable operational plans with clear KPIs and risk management.
* Experienced in budget management, including setting, monitoring, and delivering against budgets, reporting on KPIs, identifying variances, and reforecasting as needed.
* Strong leadership abilities, with experience in managing and motivating a fundraising team through effective line management, supervision, and staff development.
* Outstanding time management and organisational skills, with a proven ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines consistently.
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