Corporate Partnerships Manager

Balmer Dawson Executive Search is excited to present an exceptional opportunity with SVP (Society of St. Vincent de Paul) for a Corporate Partnerships Manager. This lovely position within their dynamic and successful fundraising team focuses on developing strategic partnerships and nurturing existing relationships with Ireland’s business sector. If you have a passion for building relationships and a drive to deliver impactful results, this role is perfect for you.

Location: SVP House, 91-92 Sean McDermott Street, Dublin 1

Reports to: Head of Fundraising

Salary: Circa €65,000 per annum – Depending on Experience

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (9.00am – 5.30pm)

Contract Type: Permanent, hybrid

About SVP

Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP) is a large, national voluntary organisation focused on alleviating poverty and exclusion. The Fundraising team works on a variety of income-generating activities to support SVP’s mission of social justice and a more caring society.

Role Overview

The Corporate Partnerships Manager will develop and manage corporate fundraising strategies, cultivating new and existing partnerships with businesses. You will drive income generation through the development of corporate partnerships, ensure excellent donor stewardship, and manage the application process for grants and foundations. The role involves a high level of autonomy and collaboration with the wider fundraising team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement corporate fundraising strategies.
• Lead corporate engagement and partnership development.
• Cultivate relationships with corporate supporters, aiming to elevate them to charity partners of the year.
• Proactively research and secure new corporate partnerships.
• Coordinate grant applications and manage restricted fund tracking.
• Collaborate with internal teams, ensuring alignment with corporate strategies.
• Assist with annual appeals and fundraising events.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in corporate fundraising or business development in the charity/NFP sector.
• Proven ability to manage high-level corporate relationships.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Experience with CRM systems and knowledge of GDPR legislation.
• Third-level qualification in marketing, communications, or business (CII
• Fundraising Diploma desirable).
• Excellent stakeholder management and team collaboration skills.

Additional Information & Benefits:

• Some occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
• Time in Lieu Policy
• Hybrid Policy
• DC pension with a 5% employer and employee contribution with an option to increase to 7% employer contribution on a matching basis.
• Christmas Bonus of a €250 voucher.
• Paternity leave of 2 weeks full pay after 12 months of continuous service.
• Maternity leave of 18 weeks full pay after 12 months of continuous service.
• Further educational support of up to €1,500 for job relevant courses, plus study and exam leave .
• Group discount for Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF)

Applications and Queries:

To apply, please submit your CV and Cover Letter (maximum one page), in Microsoft Word format, outlining how your motivation, experience and skills are a fit for this role profile. Please make your application for the attention of BOTH Gilly Balmer and Zena Dawson by email.

Any queries should be directed to Gilly Balmer and Zena Dawson by email only.

Closing Date:

• The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 15th July at 5pm (GMT)