DOWN'S SYNDROME ASSOCIATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Corporate and Community Fundraiser

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Fundraising and Events Manager

HOURS:

35 hours a week

SALARY:

30k-34k (dependant on experience)

LOCATION:

3 days from our Teddington Office and 2 days at home

About the Down’s Syndrome Association
The Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA) is the only  charity in the UK dedicated to supporting
people  with  Down’s  syndrome  and  their  families  throughout  life.  We  provide  information,
advocacy, and practical support, and work to improve awareness, inclusion, and understanding
across  society.  Fundraising  is  vital  to  ensuring  we  can  continue  and  grow  this  work,  and
partnerships play a key role in helping us achieve our ambitions.

About the Role

We are seeking an organised, proactive, and relationship-driven Corporate and Community
Partnerships Officer to join our Fundraising team. The role will focus primarily on developing
and managing corporate partnerships, including sponsorship, employee fundraising, and wider
business engagement. Alongside this, the postholder will support the growth of community
fundraising initiatives, helping to strengthen grassroots support and local engagement.
The role will contribute to the delivery of a combined corporate and community fundraising
strategy, with a strong emphasis on partnership development, supporter stewardship, and
income growth.
The successful candidate will be part of the Fundraising team with specific responsibility of
development of Corporate and Community supporters.

We are hoping to recruit as soon as possible.
Contact Georgina Lamond to discuss the position and to apply with a CV,
email: georgina.lamond@downs-syndrome.org.uk

Closing date for applications: 16/01/2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 19/01/2026

Main Responsibilities

Strategic

• Support the development and delivery of a corporate-led fundraising strategy that
incorporates community fundraising activity.

• Develop a strong understanding of DSA’s services, campaigns, and priorities to identify
compelling partnership opportunities.

• Contribute to income forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting against agreed
targets.

Corporate Partnerships
• Manage and grow a portfolio of existing corporate partners, ensuring excellent stewardship
and long-term relationship development.

• Identify, research, and approach new corporate prospects aligned with DSA’s values, brand,
and objectives.

• Develop partnership opportunities including sponsorship, employee fundraising, payroll
giving, and cause-related marketing.

• Work closely with the Fundraising and Communications teams to maximise corporate
sponsorship and engagement opportunities across campaigns and events.

• Prepare and deliver partnership proposals and presentations, both written and verbal.

• Represent DSA at meetings, presentations, and networking events as required.

• Raise awareness of DSA through corporate engagement and partnership activity.

Community Fundraising

• Support the development of community fundraising initiatives, including local events, peer-to-
peer fundraising, and volunteer-led activity.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with community supporters, volunteers, and local
groups.

• Provide guidance, resources, and encouragement to community fundraisers to help maximise
their fundraising efforts.

• Attend and support community fundraising events as required, including occasional evenings
or weekends.

Operations and Team Support

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supporter and partnership records on Salesforce.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Fundraising team during peak periods,
including Down’s Syndrome Awareness Week.

• Support and supervise volunteers as required.

• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role to support the aims of the Down’s Syndrome
Association.

• The role will occasionally require working outside of normal office hours, including some
evenings or weekends, to support events, meetings, or key fundraising activity.

Person specification

Qualifications

A level or equivalent qualification.

Experience

Essential

• At least two years’ experience in fundraising, with a strong preference for corporate
fundraising experience.
• Proven experience of managing relationships and delivering income.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing and
presentations.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple
priorities.
• A professional, proactive, and positive approach, with the ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small team.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting or delivering community fundraising activity.
• Experience of using a CRM system, ideally Salesforce.
• Understanding of charity sector fundraising and compliance.
• Experience of motivating and inspiring supporters, volunteers, or corporate contacts.
• Ability to analyse information and identify new opportunities for income growth.