The opportunity
We are commissioning an experienced and results driven Corporate Partnership and Major Donor Consultant to support our fundraising and development efforts during a critical period of growth.
This is a temporary role for six months, with scope for it to evolve into a separate and permanent position following the contract period.
This is ideal for a strategic thinker with a strong track record in securing high-value partnerships with corporates and major donors.
The consultant will leverage their expertise to identify and secure long term relationships that will deliver on the charity’s ability to obtain life changing donations that will impact our beneficiaries.
The role
Job title: Temporary Corporate Partnerships and Major Donor – Consultant
Location of the Job: Hybrid position with opportunity to work from home and to meet in person/use Kids Inspire office space (Great Baddow, CM2 7FW).
Contractual terms: Freelance Consultant/Temporary (for six months)
Hours: One to three days per week dependent on availability and experience
Pay: £250 to £350 per day (depending on experience)
Main focus
* develop new business with corporates and major donors that align with Kids Inspire’s strategy.
* secure at least two corporate partnerships/major donations within the 6-month contract period.
* foster long-term engagement beyond initial giving.
* design a “product”, i.e. template for a product book of services, strategic fundraising plans, customised partnership proposals, donor engagement strategies, tailored major gift solicitations.
* develop and create bespoke events and campaigns focused on cultivating mutually beneficial relationships with both corporate and individual donors i.e. “day of volunteering”.
* identify new opportunities for securing sustainable income: build relationships with corporates/major donors to secure significant funding and long-term partnerships, in-kind support and collaborative opportunities.
* develop a robust pipeline of corporates and major donors
What we need from you
As a passionate and talented consultant, you will enhance our fundraising efforts and build sustainable financial stability so we can continue to support children, young people and their families.
* It is desirable that you can demonstrate a working knowledge of Essex, Suffolk, London and the borders that we want to expand in to.
* You will have experience of utilising networks and of securing high value relationships through prospect research and wealth screening.
* You will have an in-depth knowledge of the local and national landscape of mental health services which Kids Inspire is operating in.
* You will be able to demonstrate experience of generating a portfolio of corporate partners, including high value, multi-year relationships.
* You will be skilful in unlocking additional support from long term high value partnerships.
* You will have experience of developing and implementing fundraising strategy and managing corporate engagement activities and major donor events.
* Your strategic thinking skills will align partnerships to the charity’s mission and growth goals.
Further information and a full job description can be found on our website - www.kidsinspire.org.uk/work-for-us
To apply or for more information, please contact Sue Bell, OBE DL by emailing sue@kidsinspire.org.uk