Corporate Fundraising Manager

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and relationship-driven individual with proven experience in corporate fundraising and strategic partnership management. This is a home-based role with regular travel across NCA sites and into the business community. www.northcarecharity.org@ncarecharity Main duties of the job

• The Corporate Fundraising Manager is responsible for growing NorthCare Charity's corporate income by developing strategic and long lasting partnerships with businesses and organisations.
• Working with the Head of Fundraising and the wider team, the you will help deliver the corporate fundraising strategy, monitor targets and identify opportunities to grow income.
• A key part of the role is building new relationships across Greater Manchester and the wider business community. You will network at business events and forums, represent the charity and build a strong pipeline of new supporters. You will enjoy meeting new people, building relationships with senior leaders and developing opportunities for corporate and philanthropic support.
• You will steward existing partners and lead high profile corporate initiatives and strategic events that strengthen relationships, raise income and increase the charity's visibility. You will work with fundraising and communications colleagues to develop partnership proposals and support campaigns, appeals and marketing activity.
• The role requires strong governance, compliance and reporting. You will maintain accurate records in line with fundraising regulation, data protection and NCA policies.
• You will work remotely and independently while contributing to a positive and supportive team culture. Flexibility is required to attend events or meetings outside normal hours.
  
  Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in fundraising, business, marketing, or a related field
Desirable
• Professional qualification in fundraising (e.g., IoF Certificate in Fundraising)
Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential
• Knowledge of the charity and voluntary sector, particularly corporate giving & sponsorship. Candidates with substantial business experience in relationship management, sales, or account development, and demonstrable success in building and maintaining partnerships, will also be considered
• Significant experience in corporate fundraising, partnership development and relationship management.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding income targets.
• Experience of developing and delivering strategic fundraising plans aligned with organisational objectives.
• Experience of leading or managing fundraising campaigns and/or events that engage business and community audiences.
• Understanding of fundraising regulations, charity law, and best practice (e.g., Fundraising Regulator, Charity Commission. Data Protection.
• Experience working collaboratively with colleagues and across teams and departments to achieve fundraising budgets, deliver plans, and maximise income opportunities.
Desirable
• Knowledge and experience of using CRM systems to manage relationships and report on fundraising performance.
• Knowledge of fundraising within the NHS
Skills Essential
• Exceptional relationship and networking skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of supporters and stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to create and sell compelling cases for support and proposals.
• Strategic and creative thinker with the ability to identify and maximise opportunities.
• Excellent planning, organisational and project management skills, able to manage priorities and deadlines independently.
• Confident public speaker and advocate for NorthCare Charity, able to represent our Charity professionally in business and community settings at all levels.
• Ability to monitor, evaluate and act on fundraising data to support planning, decision making and income targets and growth.
• Strong team player, demonstrating positivity, enthusiasm and a collaborative approach.
• Self-motivated and able to work remotely and independently, managing workload and prioritising effectively.
• Committed to maintaining high standards, acting with integrity and ensuring excellent stewardship of all supporters and funds.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in fundraising, business, marketing, or a related field
Desirable
• Professional qualification in fundraising (e.g., IoF Certificate in Fundraising)
Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential
• Knowledge of the charity and voluntary sector, particularly corporate giving & sponsorship. Candidates with substantial business experience in relationship management, sales, or account development, and demonstrable success in building and maintaining partnerships, will also be considered
• Significant experience in corporate fundraising, partnership development and relationship management.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding income targets.
• Experience of developing and delivering strategic fundraising plans aligned with organisational objectives.
• Experience of leading or managing fundraising campaigns and/or events that engage business and community audiences.
• Understanding of fundraising regulations, charity law, and best practice (e.g., Fundraising Regulator, Charity Commission. Data Protection.
• Experience working collaboratively with colleagues and across teams and departments to achieve fundraising budgets, deliver plans, and maximise income opportunities.
Desirable
• Knowledge and experience of using CRM systems to manage relationships and report on fundraising performance.
• Knowledge of fundraising within the NHS
Skills Essential
• Exceptional relationship and networking skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of supporters and stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to create and sell compelling cases for support and proposals.
• Strategic and creative thinker with the ability to identify and maximise opportunities.
• Excellent planning, organisational and project management skills, able to manage priorities and deadlines independently.
• Confident public speaker and advocate for NorthCare Charity, able to represent our Charity professionally in business and community settings at all levels.
• Ability to monitor, evaluate and act on fundraising data to support planning, decision making and income targets and growth.
• Strong team player, demonstrating positivity, enthusiasm and a collaborative approach.
• Self-motivated and able to work remotely and independently, managing workload and prioritising effectively.
• Committed to maintaining high standards, acting with integrity and ensuring excellent stewardship of all supporters and funds.
  
  NorthCare Charity is the official charity of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA), supporting over 20,000 staff who deliver hospital and community healthcare services across Salford, Oldham, Bury and Rochdale. We raise funds to enhance care and experiences for patients, their families and the NHS colleagues who care for them, generating income through general fundraising and targeted campaigns that support specialist services, pioneering research and life-saving equipment.
This is an exciting time to join NorthCare Charity as we expand our fundraising activity and increase our impact. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, the Corporate Fundraising Manager will play a pivotal role in growing our corporate income stream and delivering our fundraising plans., The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire- to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.