Corporate Partnerships Officer, Partnerships & Philanthropy, Dublin

at  Focus Ireland

Location: Dublin 8
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
The purpose of this role is to support Focus Ireland’s ambitious Corporate Fundraising Strategy by managing key corporate partnerships and driving significant income growth. Based in Christchurch, Dublin 8, this hybrid position requires a minimum of two days in the office, with additional travel and out-of-hours activities as needed. Reporting to the Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will handle high-level account management of major corporate partners to achieve strategic goals.

Achieve ambitious fundraising targets through a strategic, process-driven approach.
Develop, manage, and nurture relationships with existing high-level corporate partners to secure partnership renewals and increase levels of engagement and giving.
Manage a portfolio of 5-8 current high-value corporate partners, multitasking efficiently.
Maintain the quality of key information in the donor database to ensure accurate reporting on activities for ongoing partnership development and effective moves management.
Deliver strategic partnership presentations and pitches to corporate audiences of various sizes.
Ensure timely completion of all donor-facing materials with a focus on high quality and accuracy.
Identify and engage in business development opportunities, networking, and engagement activities.
Conduct research on new prospects and develop high-quality bespoke pitches, proposals, applications, and concepts for securing new large-scale partnerships.
Collaborate with middle and senior management teams to prepare for donor meetings and events.
Ensure strict adherence to conversion rates and income target achievements.
Work collaboratively with the Campaigns Team to enhance the experience of Focus Ireland’s major campaigns - Shine A Light and Sponsor A Star - maximizing opportunities for cultivating C-suite relationships and corporate supporters.
Compile and share detailed reports and performance analysis, identifying areas for leverage and opportunity.
Attend events and conferences to elevate Focus Ireland’s profile within the corporate sector and identify opportunities to present the organisation’s work to prospective and existing donors.
Act as an ambassador of Focus Ireland in donor meetings, conferences, events, networking opportunities, and seminars as needed.
Demonstrate creativity, drive, dynamism, commitment, attention to detail, and best practices in all activities.
Work effectively under tight deadlines while demonstrating excellent relationship management skills and proven experience in account, customer, or donor management.
Ensure compliance with charities regulation, data protection acts, governance, and best practices.
Undertake tasks delegated by the Corporate Partnership Manager and participate in regular one-to-one sessions with them.
Maintain confidentiality on all matters and information, and present and act professionally at all times.
Take responsibility for personal professional development and adhere to safe work practices.
Stay informed about current developments in the Not-For-Profit sector, particularly within the area of homelessness.