Director, Corporate Partnerships

1 month ago

washington, United States Non-Profit Full time

Director, Corporate Partnerships & Philanthropy

Hybrid - Washington, DC


Position overview:

Charitable 501(c)(3) Foundation seeks a director, corporate partnership & philanthropy. Reporting to the executive director, and as a senior member of the Foundation staff, help build and execute strategy to ensure the organization's longevity. Design and implement forward-leaning strategies to steward new donors and continue to sustain and grow the organization’s budget through innovative channels including corporate partnerships, individual giving, events, and grant support.


What you'll do

  • Steward current partners to understand their philanthropic goals and history with and cultivate longer-term relationships that grow.
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive, strategic, short- and long-term funding plan.
  • Research, cultivate relationships, develop, and execute cause marketing projects that raise the profile of the Foundation’s signature program, and raise funds to support Foundation activities.
  • Handle targeted outreach strategies and work with staff to research, write, and generate grant proposals and supporting documents.
  • Oversee grant funding accordingly and submit follow up reports.
  • Work with executive director and staff to market the Foundation’s signature program to diverse funders.
  • Coordinate with and support the Foundation’s communications staff and external consultants to develop outreach tools (e.g., collateral and presentation materials) and marketing efforts related to funding initiatives and events.
  • Direct and conduct vigorous donor research and prospecting efforts to find and encourage new funding sources and reach fundraising goals.
  • Identify and secure sponsorship and underwriting opportunities.
  • Lead and develop sponsor proposals including presentations, narratives, budgets, and reports.
  • Develop and execute fundraising communications including event and grant proposals, solicitations, donor agreements, grant and funder reports, acknowledgements, and other communications.
  • Monitor and prepare quarterly status reports (and other reports) on fundraising activities for the executive director.
  • Participate in the development of annual strategic plan and budgets and ongoing income projections.
  • Collaborate with outside event and PR consultants that support programs and events.
  • Maintain accountability and ensure compliance with regulations and laws, and the code of ethics for 501-c3 charities and fundraising professionals.
  • Oversee the data management of donors and prospects in Salesforce.
  • Manage other projects and responsibilities as assigned.


What you'll need to succeed (requirements)

  • Bachelor's degree and 10+ years' experience in nonprofit development work including 3 years in leadership - relevant corporate sales, management, and marketing experience considered.
  • Innovative, results-oriented leader with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to influence with a deep belief in the mission.
  • Authentic storytelling skills, a sense of humor, and natural ability to build relationships that inspire deep engagement among donors to enhance the program’s financial stability, visibility, impact, and long-term sustainability.
  • Proven ability to set and articulate a fundraising strategy, build and execute a development plan, and utilize a metrics-driven approach to succeed and evaluate outcomes.
  • Collaborative and team-oriented work style with self-motivation and a bias for strategic action to get the job done.
  • Exceptional and persuasive writing and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with staff, industry leaders, and senior-level executives.
  • Sound judgment with a high level of integrity, trust, and accountability and the right blend of executive presence, poise, and diplomacy.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Proficiency in Salesforce strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube related to fundraising marketing a plus.
  • Flexibility for occasional overnight travel and the ability to work from the DC office several times a month.

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