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Corporate Giving & Partnerships Officer
Corporate Giving & Partnerships Officer
(Fixed Term 1 Year with potential to be made permanent)
Job Title: Corporate Giving & Partnerships Officer
Location: Braintree, Essex (Hybrid working considered)
Contract: 1-year fixed term, part-time (7.5 hours per week – can be split across days)
Salary: £6,000 per year (pro-rata from £30,000 FTE)
About Braintree Area Foodbank
Braintree Area Foodbank is committed to ensuring that no one in our community has to go hungry. We provide emergency food and support to individuals and families in crisis while working towards long-term solutions to food poverty. As the demand for our services continues to grow, we need to secure more sustainable funding sources to maintain and expand our vital work.
The Role
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Corporate Giving & Partnerships Officer to help secure the financial sustainability of Braintree Area Foodbank. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in fundraising, corporate partnerships, and grant applications who wants to make a tangible difference in the community. Working closely with our management team and trustees, you will be responsible for increasing our income from individuals, businesses, and grant-making bodies.
Braintree Area Foodbank Ltd is a charity founded on Christian principles. Not every member of the team is a Christian, but we all subscribe to the same values and trust that new team members will too.
Main Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a fundraising strategy aimed towards meeting our annual funding needs of £300,000.
- Build and maintain relationships with local businesses to secure financial support, sponsorships and encourage payroll giving schemes.
- Monitor and report on fundraising performance, providing updates to the trustees.
Possible Future Responsibilities (If hours increase)
- Identify and apply for grants and funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, and corporate sponsors.
- Engage with individual donors to encourage regular giving and increase community support.
- Organise and support fundraising campaigns and events.
- Develop marketing and promotional materials to support fundraising efforts.
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