Fundraiser - dontbelieveinstyle LTD - London

Salary: £45,000–£46,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time (35-37.5 hours per week)
Location: London
About Us
Don't Believe In Style (DBIS) is an international creative platform connecting fashion, culture, media, innovation and social impact. We develop creative campaigns, strategic partnerships, industry events and cross-border collaborations that support emerging talent, cultural initiatives and socially driven projects across the UK and international markets.
We are seeking a highly motivated Fundraising & Partnerships Executive to support the organisation's fundraising, sponsorship and partnership development activities while promoting the DBIS brand and expanding commercial opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising, sponsorship and partnership strategies to secure financial support for creative, cultural and commercial projects.
• Identify, research and approach prospective corporate sponsors, investors, grant providers and strategic partners in the UK and overseas.
• Prepare sponsorship proposals, partnership presentations and marketing materials tailored to potential funding partners.
• Build, maintain and strengthen long-term relationships with sponsors, investors, corporate partners and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate fundraising campaigns, networking events, industry showcases and promotional activities to maximise partnership opportunities.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging funding trends, partnership opportunities and competitor activity within the creative, fashion and cultural sectors.
• Work closely with senior management to develop commercial partnership strategies supporting organisational growth and international expansion.
• Monitor fundraising performance, maintain CRM records, prepare analytical reports and evaluate campaign effectiveness using marketing metrics.
• Support digital marketing and promotional campaigns to increase brand awareness, stakeholder engagement and partnership opportunities.
• Represent the organisation at exhibitions, conferences, networking events and industry meetings in the UK and internationally.
• Ensure all fundraising and partnership activities comply with organisational policies and relevant regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in Marketing, Business, Communications, Public Relations or a related discipline.
• Experience in fundraising, sponsorship, business development, partnership management, marketing or client relationship management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to prepare professional sponsorship proposals and partnership documentation.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and CRM/database systems.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to analyse market information and produce reports to support business decisions.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK and internationally when required.

Desirable

• Experience within fashion, creative industries, media, cultural organisations or international projects.
• Knowledge of digital marketing, branding and social media promotion.
• Experience working with international stakeholders across Europe and Asia.
• Additional language skills such as Mandarin or Cantonese would be advantageous.