Corporate Sponsor Consultancy
Art UK is looking for an experienced consultant or agency to support Art UK in identifying business areas that may appeal to corporate sponsors, to identify and approach appropriate partners and support Art UK in building new corporate partnership and funding relationships.
The consultant will be required to:
- Identify and value the assets of Art UK that may appeal to corporate partners
- Create a hierarchy of value for Art UK sponsorship properties
- Package and segment opportunities to fit with commercial sponsor’s needs and maximise value for Art UK
- Use knowledge and experience to set sponsorship financial targets that are appropriate, based on the quality of the opportunities
- Build a case for support and create marketing materials. This should define the overall mission, unique attributes and vision to create a motivating case for sponsorship support which clearly articulates the potential benefits and opportunities offered by being associated with Art UK.
- Using your own database of contacts, create a bespoke database of potential sponsor organisations
- Facilitate targeted fundraising events for potential corporate partners to meet and get to know Art UK, identifying appropriate venues and inviting prospective sponsors
The consultant must have:
- Experience of working with charities and companies to match and build mutually beneficial partnerships
- Experience in working with organisations to identify and value assets that appeal to corporate sponsors
- Knowledge and experience of the corporate sponsorship marketplace and comparative opportunities available
- Experience in developing charitable messaging and case for support
- A current database of corporate sponsors and their sponsorship policies as well as your own network of close contacts
Additionally, experience in working with cultural or heritage organisations would be desirable.
Proposal to Tender
The consultant’s proposal to tender for this work should be no longer than four pages of text (not including a CV, which can also be attached).
The tender should include details of:
- A methodology explaining how the brief requirements will be delivered
- The relevant experience and competency possessed by the consultant and other personnel who will work on the project
- Previous experience relevant to this contract – examples of at least two specific projects should be cited giving reasons why this experience is relevant. Demonstrating any experience of similar National Lottery-funded projects would be desirable.
- Two references from clients of similar work
- Information on the consultant’s professional indemnity insurance
Please send your tender to recruitment@artuk.org by 9am on Tuesday 2nd April 2024. Interviews will be held via video call on 4th and 5th April 2024.
Payment terms
The budget for this work is £12,000 (+ VAT), inclusive of expenses.
In addition, a percentage of funds raised through this programme may be agreed with the appointed consultant or agency.
Payment dates will be agreed with the appointed consultant or agency.
Appointment Terms
The consultant will be appointed for six months in the first year of the project.
To view full details, please visit our website: https://artuk.org/about/jobs