Assess Lion Landscapes' position with donors, funding sources, and competitors for funding.
Build a corporate new-business strategy aligned with fundraising priorities and UK/US market trends.
Identify and qualify prospective corporate partners.
Grow corporate income toward agreed multi-year targets.
Advise the Fundraising Lead on a prioritised list of high-net-worth individuals.
Design multi-year partnership proposals and pitch decks, and contribute to proposals for individuals, foundations, and institutional funders.
Negotiate partnership agreements and secure renewals and increases.
Build relationships with senior decision-makers at target companies.
Steward prospects through cultivation and solicitation.
Represent the organisation at meetings, events, and networking opportunities.
Support senior leadership on cultivation and solicitation activity.
Carry out due diligence and ethical screening on corporate and major donor prospects with the COO and Fundraising Lead.
Ensure compliance with UK fundraising rules, Charity Commission guidance, UK GDPR, and sanctions/anti-money laundering screening across the UK, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Escalate any reputational, ethical, financial, or compliance concerns to the COO and Joint CEOs before proceeding.
Requirements
About seven years of experience in large-scale corporate strategy and/or business development.
A record of securing six- and seven-figure corporate partnerships in the UK and US.
Experience leading complex funding pitches and negotiations.
Strong financial literacy to critically evaluate and negotiate donor proposals.
Understanding of ESG, CSR, sustainability, and corporate philanthropy trends.
Excellent presentation and influencing skills.
Experience managing stakeholders among senior corporate decision-makers.
Demonstrated understanding of conservation issues and constraints.
Experience working toward ambitious income targets.
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