ALEX PARKINSON
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Experienced partnerships professional with a track record of securing and managing high-value corporate relationships in the not-for-profit sector. Skilled in delivering income and impact through acquisition, activation and stewardship, with a collaborative, organised approach working effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
National Corporate Partnerships Manager
Breakthrough T1D Australia
Brisbane
09.2023 - Current
- Lead the management of the national strategic corporate partnerships portfolio valued at $1.1 million, delivering against financial targets and partnership strategy.
- Responsible for the identification, research and conversion of corporate prospects to build a strong, sustainable partnership pipeline.
- Develop compelling partnership proposals to secure funding for organisational programs that align with prospect's social responsibility objectives.
- Deliver high-quality stewardship including impact reporting, acquittals, events and executive-level presentations.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Finance and Leadership to deliver agreed partnership outcomes.
- Maintain accurate CRM records and provide performance reporting, forecasting and insights to senior stakeholders.
Corporate Partnerships Officer
Diabetes UK
London, Greater London
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Through first class stewardship of a portfolio of corporate partners, drove mutually beneficial partnerships to promote diabetes awareness & prevention.
- Established clear partnership plans to aid tracking of achieving targets and partnership performance, budgeting and growth opportunities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams across the organisation to ensure alignment on partnership goals & objectives.
- Report to senior stakeholders to provide update on partnership performance through reporting and analytics.
- Ensuring all activity is conducted in line with the fundraising, data and industry regulatory codes.
Corporate Fundraising Officer
Cancer Research UK
Oxford, Oxfordshire
06.2019 - 10.2021
- Served as primary liaison for corporate fundraising initiatives for national cancer charity.
- Develop relationship with New Business Team to identify new partnerships and act on leads.
- Adjust budgets for regions to provide up-to-date income potential for Finance and provide commentary on monthly trackers.
- Collaborated with internal regional teams to implement effective fundraising initiatives, fostering strong community relationships and support.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Business Management
University of Sheffield
01.2016
Skills
- Partnership Development
- Prospect Conversion
- Strategic Initiatives
- CRM Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Budget Planning
- Public Speaking
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Timeline
National Corporate Partnerships Manager
Breakthrough T1D Australia
09.2023 - Current
Corporate Partnerships Officer
Diabetes UK
10.2021 - 05.2023
Corporate Fundraising Officer
Cancer Research UK
06.2019 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Business Management
University of Sheffield