Now Hiring: Director of Corporate Relations

ROLE SUMMARY: The Director of Corporate Relations will focus on building corporate support by securing financial contributions, partnerships, and sponsorships. The primary goal is to establish and maintain long-term mutually beneficial relationships between the Heroes Foundation and its Summit (and other) Partners.

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Executive Director

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

• Identify, research, and engage potential corporate partners whose philanthropic priorities are aligned with the organization’s mission.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships by leveraging networks and connections.
• Develop and nurture relationships with corporate decision-makers, including executives and CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) teams, to understand their philanthropic goals and interests.
• Create compelling proposals that align with corporate partners’ goals and objectives.
• Prepare high-quality proposals, sponsorship packages, and partnership agreements.

 

FUNDRAISING STRATEGY AND EXECUTION:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive external fundraising strategy to achieve annual revenue goals.
• Plan, organize, and execute fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives to attract corporate support.
• Utilize innovative approaches to diversify funding streams and maximize revenue potential.

 

STEWARDSHIP AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:

• Cultivate long-term relationships with corporate partners, ensuring their ongoing engagement and satisfaction.
• Work closely with the communications team to ensure consistent messaging and branding in all external communications materials.
• Develop and implement stewardship plans for key donors, including regular communication, recognition, and reporting on the impact of their support.

 

COLLABORATION AND CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATION:

• Collaborate with internal/external teams, including marketing, communications, and special events, to align fundraising efforts with organizational priorities.
• Communicate effectively with leadership, providing regular updates on fundraising progress, challenges, and opportunities.
• All other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus.
• Proven track record of successful corporate partnership development and fundraising in the nonprofit sector.  3-5+ years experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of corporate social responsibility (CSR) trends and practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas in a clear and compelling manner.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of nonprofit best practices and culture.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and database applications required.
• Bloomerang experience/knowledge a plus.

 

Please apply by sending resume to contactus@heroesfoundation.org