Role Overview
The Joshua Tree is a growing charity with a vision to support any family affected by childhood cancer that needs us.
To help us achieve this, we are looking for a passionate and dynamic Regional Corporate Fundraiser to join our team. This role focuses on building and nurturing corporate partnerships to generate unrestricted funding.
As our new Regional Corporate Fundraiser, you will leverage an existing pipeline of corporate contacts whilst also identifying and securing new opportunities. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with businesses, maximising fundraising potential, and ensuring long-term support for the charity. Representing the organisation with enthusiasm, you will promote our work and build lasting partnerships to achieve income targets.
We are looking for someone with experience in fundraising preferably in the charity or non-profit sector. You should have a natural ability to engage with people and build meaningful relationships.
If you are a motivated fundraiser looking for a rewarding role in a supportive charity, we would love to hear from you.
Duties and Responsibilities
To generate income for the charity by developing and securing funds from the corporate sector
To continually research new leads and develop a strong corporate pipeline and action plan to identify and secure new partners
To provide effective account management for existing corporate partners and where possible increase levels of financial
To secure corporate sponsorship for all Joshua Tree led fundraising events.
Identify and implement innovative, fresh fundraising ideas to encourage businesses to support The Joshua Tree
Produce regular income updates and progress reports to the Head of Operations.
Regularly update Salesforce CRM database with accurate information of leads and progress across all prospects and accounts
Ensure all supporters are thanked in a timely manner once funds have been received
Keep up to date with new developments, legal requirements, codes of conduct and best practice within both events and the wider fundraising sector
Adhere to The Joshua Tree’s policies and procedures
To be successful, it is essential that candidates can evidence in their application:
Proven experience in community fundraising or a similar role within the charity or non-profit sector
Experience of developing strong relationships with external partners
Ability to build relationships across the corporate sector
Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
Entrepreneurial and able to work on your own initiative to seek opportunities.
Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to group and individual targets
Strong verbal, written and presentation skills
Excellent working knowledge of IT, MS office and CRM Databases
Car owner with business insurance cover
This job description should be seen as enabling rather than restrictive.
The Joshua Tree is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are happy to discuss and reasonable adjustments that maybe required during the recruitment process.
The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check.
To apply please email a CV and two-page cover letter, along with the applicant information form to recruitment@thejoshuatree.org.uk
Informal enquiries may be made to David Perrin, Head of Operations, davidperrin@thejoshuatree.org.uk or 01606 331858
Closing Date for applications: Friday 21st March 2025.
