About LIVES
At LIVES we literally save lives in Lincolnshire. When someone calls 999 with a medical emergency a LIVES responder may be dispatched carrying the skills, experience and equipment to make a difference for that patient that might just be the difference between life and death. In a large rural county like Lincolnshire that’s important, and it’s why we’ve been responding for over 50 years.
We are a charity and our reach and impact has grown significantly over the last few years as we’ve developed new models and services for supporting the communities of our county. We’ve got an army of volunteers, both laypeople and healthcare professionals, and a small employed team of both administrative and clinical people. We’re currently based in Horncastle but we operate right across Greater Lincolnshire including the seven districts in Lincolnshire and North and North East Lincolnshire.
Responsibilities of the Role
The Corporate and Community Relations Officer will lead on corporate (75%) and community (25%) fundraising, building on the existing relationships that have been established as well as cultivating new leads that will increase income from these sources, resulting in a more sustainable mix of income. You will support the Fundraising team to steward all existing partners and community links.
The role is Hybrid with the opportunity to work from home, but also 'hot desk' space at Headquarters and contact with the team when required.
Main Duties
Cultivate meaningful relationships with corporate supporters through building and maintaining networks and key charity contacts.
Implement due diligence checks to ensure relationships align with LIVES mission and objectives.
Deliver the Corporate partnerships objectives using your expertise to meet specific financial targets and KPI’s set against the Fundraising Strategy and plan.
Support in managing new enquiries that come into LIVES by creating a strong relationship with our Education arm to ensure new business meetings identify mutually beneficial opportunities.
Identify, secure, and manage corporate sponsors for LIVES campaigns and events.
Develop community fundraising activities, events and campaigns throughout the year to encourage engagement by members and supporters
Carry out excellent account management for your portfolio of partners, giving first class stewardship and donor care, using your skills to meet income targets for each partner.
Build strong relationships with key corporate partners, inspiring and motivating them to exceed fundraising targets and to support LIVES year-on-year through numerous opportunities.
Keep all account and communication plans up-to-date and accurate, supporting the mutual objectives of each partner.
Collaborate and coordinate with internal teams and regional volunteers to amplify corporate partnerships and ensure the smooth delivery of agreed partner content.
Write and create impact partnership reports, displaying to partners how their support has helped LIVES.
Attend partner events and speak on behalf of LIVES when required and be ‘hand’s on’ supporting partnership events such as challenge events.
Support the Fundraising Manager, Head of Sales, and wider Team on the delivery of the Corporate and Community strategy and wider fundraising strategy.
Working with the Communications and Marketing Manager, create social media content to engage the local community and key stakeholders of the charity.
Build and nurture relationships with community partners, influencers and individual donors.
Develop and implement engaging community outreach plans to raise awareness and generate support for the charity.
Identify and cultivate community opportunities aligned with the charity’s mission.
Support fundraising events working alongside fundraising colleagues and volunteer team.
Secure sponsorships and in-kind donations to support event logistics and promotion.
Collaborate with the wider fundraising team on relevant projects.
Create and maintain up-to-date records on our CRM system, ensuring all data adheres to GDPR requirements.
Ensure all fundraising activities are measured on a ‘Return on Investment’ basis and in line with budget.
Be aware of and adhere to the Institute of Fundraising Codes of Conduct and Codes of Best Practice
Manage working relationships with other LIVES staff, volunteers and stakeholders in a professional and respectful manner and in line with LIVES values.
Carry out any other duties as required by the Fundraising Manager within the scope of the post
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £29,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Horncastle LN9 6SB