We are searching for a Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy for GroceryAid, a charity supporting people working in the grocery trade, providing financial, emotional and practical aid.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 10th March.
Who we are.
GroceryAid has been the charity for the grocery industry since 1857 and they provide free and confidential welfare support to anyone working in the grocery industry, from the first day of their employment.
More than 450 of the most well-known grocery retailers and FMCG companies support the charity, enabling them to help more than 70,000 people in the last twelve months. There are thousands more in the grocery industry who need their help.
About the role.
The Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy will report to the Director of Fundraising, who has driven significant growth in income through the delivery commercially strategic industry events. With an unrivalled and warm network of influential leaders across the retail industry, and a strong commercial offer, there is huge opportunity to diversify income to support thousands more beneficiaries.
You will be responsible for developing innovative and strategic corporate partnerships and lead on applications for funding from corporate foundations and Trusts, by leveraging relationships with stakeholders at the highest level across the retail sector.
This is both a strategic and hands-on role and the successful candidate will work with autonomy to proactively target and secure funding, as well as advocating for fundraising internally to implement best-in-class donor stewardship and reporting.
Who we are looking for.
We are searching for candidates who have extensive experience in corporate partnerships and in bid writing for trusts and corporate foundations. Experience stewarding HNWI is desirable but not essential.
You will be a strategic relationship builder who can steward corporate partners and senior stakeholders within the retail sector to secure multi-year partnerships and grants.
This is a brilliant opportunity to lead and develop a high-value fundraising strategy and you will join an organisation that is investing heavily in its infrastructure. This role is set up for long-term success and the impact of success will mean thousands more people and their families across the UK will receive emergency support, at a time where that support is needed more than ever before.
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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 10th March.