Charity Partnership Manager

Part-Time Charity Partnership Manager

Location: Crawley

Job Type: Part-Time

Reporting to: Director of Client Services

About Us:

Clearwater People Solutions is dedicated to providing impactful solutions to charities and non-profits, helping them drive their mission forward. We specialise in recruitment, talent sourcing, market intelligence, salary surveys, and contract resource outsourcing, and we are seeking a dynamic and well-connected Business Developer & Relationship Builder to expand our reach within the charity and non-profit sector.

Role Overview - Charity Partnership Manager :

We are looking for a proactive and relationship-focused Partnership Developer who has experience working with charities and non-profit organisations. The ideal candidate will have an established network within the sector, or will have worked in the sector and understands how to foster meaningful partnerships. This role will focus on identifying and engaging potential partners, making introductions, arranging follow-ups, and collaborating with the Director of Client Services to develop and pitch partnership opportunities.

Key Responsibilities for the Charity Partnership Manager :

• Identify and engage with potential charity and non-profit partners who can benefit from our recruitment, talent sourcing, market intelligence, salary surveys, and contract resource outsourcing services.
• Leverage existing relationships and networks to introduce our company and offerings.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders within the charity and non-profit sector.
• Understand the unique needs, challenges, and language of non-profit organisations to tailor our approach effectively.
• Coordinate and arrange follow-up meetings, ensuring ongoing engagement and communication.
• Create and share compelling collateral that highlights our services and how they support charities and non-profits.
• Collaborate with the Director of Client Services to develop tailored partnership proposals and pitch opportunities.
• Track outreach efforts, relationship-building activities, and potential partnership progress.
• Represent the company at relevant events, networking opportunities, and industry forums.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience in business development, partnerships, or relationship management within the charity and non-profit sector. Possibly in a fundraising capacity.
• Strong network and established connections within the sector.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and credibility.
• Understanding of the language, challenges, and funding structures of charities and non-profits.
• Ability to create compelling proposals and presentations tailored to different organisations.
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to identifying and pursuing opportunities.
• Experience in coordinating meetings, follow-ups, and engagement strategies.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Experience working in a fundraising, corporate partnership, or business development role within a charity or non-profit organisation.
• Knowledge of the latest trends and challenges in the charity and non-profit sector.
• Familiarity with CRM tools and relationship management best practices.

What We Offer:

• Flexible part-time role with potential for growth.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact by supporting the work of charities and non-profits.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Competitive compensation based on experience + commission and bonuses.

If you are passionate about building meaningful partnerships in the charity and non-profit sector and have the skills to drive new business opportunities, we'd love to hear from you!