Application Guide

How to Apply for Partnerships Fundraiser (Wales)

at Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists

🏢 About Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists

Harris Hill specializes exclusively in charity recruitment, meaning they deeply understand the nonprofit sector's unique needs and culture. Working through them offers access to exclusive charity roles and insider knowledge about the Welsh philanthropic landscape. Their focus on meaningful placements ensures you'll connect with organizations making genuine impact.

About This Role

This role serves as the bridge between a volunteer board's connections and sustainable funding for a Welsh charity. You'll transform introductions from influential volunteers into corporate partnerships and major gifts, directly fueling the organization's mission across Wales. Your work will involve strategic relationship cultivation that turns local networks into long-term financial support.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might begin with virtual check-ins with volunteer board members to discuss new connections, followed by researching potential corporate partners identified through departmental collaboration. Afternoon could involve traveling to Cardiff for a networking event, then returning home to update partnership pipelines and prepare stewardship reports for senior supporters. You'll balance remote relationship management with strategic travel across Wales to cultivate local networks.

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🎯 Who Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists Is Looking For

  • Has 2+ years experience managing fundraising relationships, ideally with corporate partners or major donors in Wales
  • Demonstrates comfort engaging with senior volunteers and business leaders, with specific examples of influencing stakeholders
  • Shows evidence of working autonomously to develop partnership pipelines while coordinating across departments
  • Is based in South/Mid Wales with reliable transportation for regular travel to Cardiff and regional events

📝 Tips for Applying to Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists

1

Highlight any specific Welsh networks or regional knowledge you possess, as local connections are crucial for this role

2

Quantify your relationship management experience (e.g., 'managed 15 corporate partners generating £X annually') rather than just listing responsibilities

3

Mention your experience with volunteer boards or committees, as managing volunteer relationships is a core responsibility

4

Demonstrate understanding of remote work discipline while emphasizing your ability to travel across Wales when needed

5

Research Harris Hill's charity clients in Wales and reference how your skills align with their specific sector needs

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience turning connections into sustainable income, with specific examples of cultivated relationships leading to funding', "How you've successfully managed volunteer boards or senior stakeholders in previous roles", 'Your knowledge of the Welsh philanthropic/corporate landscape and existing regional networks', 'Your ability to work autonomously while contributing to team income planning and reporting']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Harris Hill's recent charity placements in Wales to understand their client types and sectors
  • → Current corporate social responsibility initiatives of major Welsh businesses for partnership potential
  • → The specific challenges facing Welsh charities post-pandemic to demonstrate sector awareness
  • → Welsh philanthropic networks and events where relationship building occurs

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your process for nurturing a corporate partnership from initial introduction to sustainable funding
2 How would you manage a volunteer board member who has connections but needs support turning them into donations?
3 What strategies would you use to identify partnership opportunities across different departments in a charity?
4 How do you balance remote work with the need to travel across Wales for events and meetings?
5 Can you share an example where you influenced a senior stakeholder to increase their support?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying without addressing the Welsh context or travel requirements
  • Focusing only on fundraising tactics without demonstrating relationship management skills
  • Presenting as needing close supervision when the role requires autonomous work
  • Failing to show how you turn connections into sustainable income (not just one-time donations)

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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