Corporate Fundraiser

Role Overview  

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.

 

The Joshua Tree is a growing charity with a vision to support any family affected by childhood cancer that needs us. In 2026 we are celebrating our 20th year as a charity and setting our sights on increasing our reach nationally.  

As a Corporate Fundraiser, you will build and nurture relationships with companies in Manchester and across the North West. We see huge potential in creating local and regional partnerships in the area. 

We are looking for a proven relationship builder, ideally with experience of corporate fundraising and pipeline management. 

Duties and Responsibilities  

 

• Identify and approach companies to build new corporate partnerships, contributing to a team income target of £230k+ per year 

• Manage existing relationships, engaging companies in supporting the charity in various ways, and ensuring they have a great experience while doing so 

• Support The Joshua Tree events by recruiting corporate participants and sponsors 

• Develop high quality proposals and applications for support 

• Manage a pipeline of potential supporters and key contacts, with prospects moving through stages at pace 

• Keep accurate and up to date supporter records and financial monitoring 

 

 

To be successful, it is essential that candidates can evidence in their application:  

 

• Strong ability to complete written funding applications/ corporate proposals 

• Experience of developing strong relationships with external partners  

• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills  

• Entrepreneurial and able to work on your own initiative to seek out new opportunities  

• Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to group and individual targets 

• Car owner with business insurance cover 

• Have a ‘can do’ persistent, positive attitude 

 

This job description should be seen as enabling rather than restrictive. The Joshua Tree is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are happy to discuss and reasonable adjustments that maybe required during the recruitment process.  

The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check. xwzovoh    

 

To apply please email a CV and two-page cover letter, along with the applicant information form. 

Closing Date for applications: Midday Monday 11th May (The Joshua Tree reserves the right to close applications early)