Corporate Lead

The Corporate Lead - CWP & MICADR will be responsible for developing and managing a strong corporate fundraising pipeline to support the CWP and MICADR initiatives at Legal Aid Society. This role focuses on proactive corporate outreach, partnership development, and sustained engagement to secure funding and build long-term collaborations. The position ensures that both initiatives receive dedicated corporate fundraising support aligned with LAS’s overall resource development strategy.

• Identify and research prospective corporate partners aligned with CWP and MICADR priorities.

• Initiate corporate outreach, schedule meetings, and present partnership opportunities.

• Develop compelling partnership narratives linking LAS’s mission with corporate CSR priorities.

• Track and maintain accurate records of corporate leads, engagement progress, and outcomes.

• Ensure timely follow-ups, proposals, presentations, and partner communications.

• Support the development of CSR partnerships, sponsorship opportunities, and corporate collaborations.

• Ensure consistent messaging aligned with LAS’s branding and fundraising strategy.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Development Studies, or a related field.

• 3–5 years of experience in corporate partnerships, fundraising, business development, or CSR engagement.

• Prior experience engaging corporates in the non-profit or social sector is strongly preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent networking and relationship-building abilities.

• Strong organizational and pipeline management skills.

• Ability to translate programmatic needs into compelling corporate partnership opportunities.

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, priorities, and follow-ups effectively.

• Build and manage a sustainable corporate fundraising pipeline for CWP and MICADR.

• Strengthen long-term corporate relationships to ensure sustained engagement and funding.

• Work closely with CWP and MICADR teams to understand program needs and translate them into funding opportunities.

• Coordinate internally with Resource Development, Communications, and Finance teams to support partnership development.

• Monitor and report regularly on corporate engagement progress, pipeline health, and fundraising performance.

• Contribute to strategic planning for corporate fundraising and partnership growth.

EEO & Non-Discrimination Statement:

Integrated into our shared values is LAS’s commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of sex, age, race, colour, creed, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics or conduct protected by law. LAS is committed to being an inclusive organization where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. Every individual at LAS has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a diverse environment.

Safeguarding & PSEA Commitment

Legal Aid Society (LAS) is committed to the prevention and protection from all forms of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA). LAS explicitly prohibits its staff, associates, partners, consultants, or any other representatives associated with the delivery of its work from:

• Engaging in any form of sexual exploitation or abuse;
• Sexual activity with children (persons below the age of 18) irrespective of a mistaken belief of the age of the child which shall not amount to a defense;
• Exchange of money, employment, goods or services for sex, including sexual favors or other forms of humiliating, degrading or exploitative behavior, is prohibited. This includes any exchange of assistance that is due to beneficiaries of assistance;
• Sexual relationships between LAS staff and beneficiaries of assistance, since they are based on inherently unequal power dynamics, undermine the credibility and integrity of the work of LAS and are strongly discouraged.