Job Description

Closing Date: Thursday 2nd October 2025
Job Title: Corporate Fundraising Executive
Reports to: Head of Fundraising & Communications
Salary: Scale 6, Points 26-28, 26,229 - 27,982 per annum, pro rata
Hours of work: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
At St Basils, we are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect our staff to create an environment and culture that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion and advocate for anti-discriminatory practices and behaviours.
Key Responsibilities:
As our Corporate Fundraising Executive, you will be responsible for:

• Work with the Head of Fundraising and Communications to implement a corporate fundraising strategy in line with overall fundraising targets and organisational goals.
• Identify, research and approach prospective corporate partners who align with our values and mission.
• Build strong relationships with new and existing corporate partners to secure financial support, sponsorships, gifts-in-kind, and employee fundraising.
• Create tailored proposals, pitches and presentations that demonstrate the value of working with St Basils.
• Coordinate volunteering opportunities with corporates, if and where appropriate.
• Engage with supporters through social media, if and when appropriate.
• Monitor and report on fundraising performance, providing regular updates and insights to the senior team.
• Any other duties consistent with the above, and any other relevant duties required as the job develops including working out of office hours when required.
• Objectively review the success and achievements against agreed targets, identifying strengths, weaknesses and areas for development.
• To work with the Head of Fundraising and Communications to make sure that all our fundraising activities are GDPR compliant.

QUALIFICATION:
Essential:

• Educated to degree level or can demonstrate relevant experience

ROLE EXPERIENCE
Essential:

• Previous experience of working in fundraising role within the charity or 'Not for Profit' sector OR
• Previous experience of working in a sales or account management role.
• Proven track record of securing and managing partnerships with businesses or groups, leading to good financial outcomes
• Experience of delivering on agreed targets and KPI's
• Proficiency in using a CRM system (Beacon preferred)
• Demonstrate confidence in delivering compelling presentations and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

KNOWLEDGE
Essential

• Good working knowledge of social media and how to use it.
• Knowledge of corporate social responsibility (CSR) trends and practices.
• Understanding of GDPR
• Understanding of the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable:

• Sound experience of IT systems including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Understanding of youth homelessness or related social issues.

From 2024- 2025
4,118 young people received advice and support
1,685 young people were supported by us during the year
1,053 young people lived in our 40+ accommodation schemes
Up to 582 young people lived with us at any one time
91% of young people moved on from St Basils in a planned, positive way

Skills Required