Corporate Fundraising Officer
Do you want to help improve the lives of people with disabilities through the power of assistance dogs? To help our client create amazing partnerships, they need amazing people.
Their mission is to change the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to improve physical, emotional and social wellbeing. Their amazing dogs bring greater independence and an improved quality of life to their partners, offering security, companionship, and practical help with everyday household tasks.
They are looking for a passionate and innovative individual to join their dedicated Fundraising Team as a Corporate Fundraising Officer. This is an exciting opportunity at a prominent assistance dog charity for someone who has already worked in fundraising and is ready to take on more or an enthusiastic person with strong transferable skills.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Remote with regular travel; travel is essential to the role to meet with potential and current corporate supporters. Travel requirements will vary throughout the year.
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 (depending on experience)
You will be part of an ambitious team raising vital income and will be supporting the corporate income line through development and account management. The role is key in enhancing their corporate fundraising income by providing more capacity within the team and allowing a greater focus on attracting new corporate donors. You will undertake in depth research into target sectors, identify charity of the year opportunities, support on applications and account manage your own portfolio of corporate partners. A proactive approach is key as you will have the opportunity to be part of building up and growing their corporate fundraising for the future, as they start working on their new 5 year strategy plan.
About you:
Proven experience of effectively managing relationships with volunteers, supporters, and/or external stakeholders/audiences.
Excellent written communication with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences.
A confident speaker with good presentation skills.
A successful track record of securing and maintaining income from companies.
Demonstrable experience in fundraising, business development or relevant transferable skills
Ability to manage a varied workload and take initiative to prioritise.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Experience working within fundraising may be advantageous, but not essential. Most importantly, you will be passionate about the transformative impact that their assistance dogs provide to their beneficiaries.
Interested?
If you are excited about this role, don’t hesitate to apply even if you don’t meet every listed requirement - they welcome applicants who bring unique perspectives and transferable skills and would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply online with a comprehensive CV and supporting statement explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role.
Please note they may interview candidates prior to the closing date. If they find a suitable candidate or receive a high volume of applications, they may close this advertisement prior to the closing date so apply now to ensure you don't miss out! Please be assured that they contact all candidates regarding the outcome of their application, this may take longer if they receive high volumes of applications.
Closing date: 9th November 2025
Please be aware that the start date for this role will be in January 2026.
They recognise the benefit of diverse experience and welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. They are a disability confident committed employer.
You may have experience in the following: Business Development Officer (Charity Sector), Philanthropy and Partnerships Officer, Relationship Fundraiser, Partnership Development Officer, Corporate and Community Fundraiser, Income Generation Officer, etc.
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