Partnerships and Events Fundraising Executive

Job Overview

The Partnerships and Events Fundraising Executive will support the delivery of the Lake District Calvert Trust's income generation strategy by managing and growing income from corporate partnerships and events.

This is a varied and outward-facing role, ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, creating engaging fundraising experiences and working collaboratively to achieve income targets.

The successful candidate will build strong relationships with a range of external stakeholders, businesses and individual supporters, delivering engaging fundraising opportunities that generate sustainable income and raise awareness of the charity's work.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of fundraising at one of the UK's leading accessible outdoor adventure charities. Every partnership you develop, every event you deliver and every supporter you inspire will help more disabled people discover confidence, independence and achievement through adventure.

Accountabilities

• Deliver the corporate fundraising plan aligned with the charity's wider income generation strategy.
• Identify, research and secure new corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities.
• Build long-term relationships with local and regional businesses.
• Develop tailored partnership proposals that meet both corporate objectives and the charity's funding priorities.
• Manage and steward existing corporate partners, ensuring excellent supporter care and long-term engagement
• Develop and deliver an annual programme of fundraising events and challenge activities.
• Manage participation in third-party events such as marathons, walks, cycling events and adventure challenges.
• Develop and support our fundraising volunteering programme, ensuring a positive and rewarding volunteer experience

Experience

• Proven experience working in fundraising, partnerships, business development or account management- typically 4 years.
• Proven experience of developing successful corporate partnerships or sponsorships.
• Experience delivering fundraising events or other fundraising initiatives.
• Experience managing external relationships and delivering excellent customer or supporter experiences.
• Proven track record working towards financial or income targets.

Key Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong relationship-building and networking abilities.
• Confident presenting to businesses and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written skills, including preparing proposals and supporter communications.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel independently to meetings, events and other locations as required by the role, including locations not readily accessible by public transport.

Joining the Lake District Calvert Trust means becoming part of a passionate, supportive team committed to creating life-changing experiences for people with disabilities and ensuring that adventure is accessible to everyone.

Pay: £30,000.00-£34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• Sick pay

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Keswick CA12 4QD