AFRIKINDNESS

Fundraising & Corporate Partnership Lead

Available
Hybrid
3-7 hours / week

Drive Afrikindness's sustainability as Head of Fundraising and Corporate Partnerships. Build funder relationships, secure grants, and unlock corporate support. Perfect for fundraising leaders who want to fuel mission-driven growth and community impact through strategic income generation.

What will you be doing?

Fundraising Strategy & Leadership

  • Develop and lead Afrikindness's fundraising and income generation strategy
  • Set annual fundraising targets and diversify income streams (trusts, corporates, individuals, events)
  • Advise trustees and leadership on financial sustainability and growth opportunities
  • Build a sustainable pipeline of funding prospects and opportunities

Grant Fundraising

  • Identify and research trust and foundation funding opportunities
  • Lead grant applications, proposals, and funding bids
  • Manage relationships with funders and ensure compliance with grant requirements
  • Report on outcomes and impact to funders

Corporate Partnerships

  • Develop and manage strategic corporate partnerships (sponsorship, CSR, employee engagement, gifts in kind)
  • Cultivate relationships with businesses aligned with Afrikindness's values
  • Negotiate partnership agreements and deliverables
  • Create compelling partnership propositions and cases for support

Individual Giving & Community Fundraising

  • Develop individual giving and community fundraising programmes
  • Support crowdfunding, peer-to-peer, and event-based fundraising campaigns
  • Cultivate major donor relationships and stewardship plans
  • Explore legacy giving and planned giving opportunities

Income Diversification

  • Explore earned income, social enterprise, or contract opportunities
  • Identify innovative funding models (e.g., community shares, social investment)
  • Advise on fundraising events, campaigns, and appeals

Donor Stewardship & Communications

  • Ensure excellent donor care, acknowledgment, and reporting
  • Work with communications teams to produce compelling fundraising content
  • Build donor loyalty and retention through meaningful engagement

Compliance & Governance

  • Ensure fundraising practices comply with Charity Commission and Fundraising Regulator guidance
  • Manage risk, due diligence, and ethical fundraising standards

What are we looking for?

Essential

  • Senior fundraising or partnerships experience (Head of Fundraising, Partnerships Director, or equivalent)
  • Proven track record of securing five- or six-figure grants or partnerships
  • Strong knowledge of trust and foundation fundraising
  • Experience developing and executing fundraising strategies
  • Corporate partnership development and relationship management skills
  • Excellent written communication and proposal writing
  • Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset
  • Passionate about community development and social impact
  • Networked and confident in building relationships with funders and corporates

    Desirable
  • Charity or nonprofit sector fundraising experience
  • Knowledge of Bradford/Leeds business communities or regional funders
  • Major donor or high-value individual giving experience
  • Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIoF) membership or accreditation
  • Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Donorfy, Raiser's Edge)
  • Event fundraising or community engagement experience

What difference will you make?

Sustainable funding is the lifeblood of our work. Your fundraising leadership will secure the resources needed to expand programmes, support more families, and build long-term organisational resilience. You'll unlock opportunities, build valuable partnerships, and ensure Afrikindness can fulfill its mission for years to come.

Before you apply

Apply via Reach Volunteering with a brief cover message outlining your fundraising experience, notable successes, and why you want to support Afrikindness's growth. Please include a CV or LinkedIn profile.

Shortlisted candidates will have a strategic conversation with the CEO and/or Chair of Trustees. Two professional references required

Opportunity reference number: 1295131