Corporate Relations Manager

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Job description

CORPORATE RELATIONS MANAGER

ABOUT THE POSITION: The Corporate Relations Manager is a key member of the Advancement Team positioning Compass Housing Alliance to meet its annual fundraising goals. This position has lead responsibilities for the creation and management of a well-coordinated strategic plan to identify, cultivate, solicit, and secure support from corporations. All responsibilities are conducted in a manner consistent with the spirit of the agency mission and its philosophy of care.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Compass Housing Alliance develops and provides essential services and affordable housing for individuals and families experiencing housing instability in the greater Puget Sound region. We envision a world in which every person lives in a safe and caring community. Compass offers an open, supportive, and challenging work environment committed to promoting the dignity and well-being of each person that we serve. We consider the diversity of the staff, guests, residents, and community partners to be an important asset. We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization. To learn more about the agency visit .

LOCATION: Remote, with weekly meetings at Compass on Dexter building in South Lake Union (Seattle, WA)

REPORTS TO: Director of Advancement

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday days with occasional evenings and weekends as needed

SALARY RANGE: $29,000-$39,000 per year (Part-Time 20 hours per week)

PART-TIME BENEFITS: Orca transportation card, 403(b) retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program, and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. The employee in this position must be able to read, write, and understand English.

* Work closely with the Director of Advancement to create and execute corporate engagement strategies to meet financial goals in support of emergency services and housing programs.
* Manage all aspects of corporate and foundation engagement including proposal preparation and submission, stewardship, reporting, relationship management, site-visits, and presentations.
* Establish processes and best practices related to corporate and private foundation related grant activities.
* Identify corporate prospects and conduct research to determine interest and giving potential.
* Develop, manage and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies for corporate sponsorships, including proposals and negotiation of marketing agreements.
* Develop, manage and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies for corporate capital donations.
* Arrange, conduct and coordinate cultivation, stewardship and recognition activities such as on-site signage, recognition in publications and on-site visits for corporate sponsors and donors.
* Maintain accuracy of donor tracking systems and database for corporate constituents, while maintaining confidentiality of donor information.
* Maintain a strong understanding of Compass programs and services to accurately and persuasively share programmatic approach, efficacy and outcomes.
* Provide excellent customer service to all Advancement customers, including donors, volunteers, CHA staff, and contractors.

Leadership

* Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the work. All employees are expected to make efforts in their work and in their conduct to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion at every level.
* Maintain a favorable working relationship with all other company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate.
* Project a favorable image of the organization to promote its aims and objectives and foster and enhance public recognition and acceptance of all of its areas of endeavor.
* Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner in accordance with established company policies to achieve the overall objectives of this position.
* Keep immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance and take prompt corrective action where necessary or suggest alternative courses of action which may be taken.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

* None

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS,

AND ABILITIES

* Knowledge of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies and techniques, particularly in the area of corporate fundraising techniques.
* Demonstrated success building relationships and securing support from corporations preferably within the local King County area.
* Demonstrated knowledge of methods, practices and procedures for obtaining information about corporate giving programs.
* Fundraising knowledge including basic fundraising principles and techniques, regulations, laws, and licensing requirements.
* Excellent administrative and organizational skills with the ability to navigate multiple projects.
* Excellent writing skills including the ability to be persuasive and informative.
* Exceptional people skills with the ability to be empathetic, responsive, resourceful, and relationship-oriented.
* Model sound interpersonal boundaries and emotional intelligence.
* Promote a team environment that values, encourages, and supports differences.
* Relate openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people, while valuing their differences.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team particularly to be able to exercise sound decision making in the absence of supervision, with strong collaboration skills.
* Sensitive to and able to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse economic circumstances, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, physical and mental abilities, and sexual orientation.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to communicate effectively about technical problems and solutions.
* Strong problem solving, time and project management skills are required to be successful in this role.
* Ability and aptitude with technology necessary for successful day-to-day functioning in business environment including various databases, Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc., and Internet technology.

EDUCATION

AND/OR

EXPERIENCE

* Work experience is a key factor for success in this role. In addition, success in this role requires a passion for knowledge and drive for continuing professional development or education. A Bachelor's degree in non-profit management or related field such a marketing, communications, public relations, or business or equivalent professional development is seen as a compliment to the required experience.
* A minimum of 5-years' experience with progressive responsibility for fund development and/or corporate relationship management.
* Demonstrated record of success in generating significant commitments from corporations.
* Knowledge of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies and techniques, particularly in the area of corporate and foundation fundraising techniques.
* Demonstrated knowledge of methods, practices and procedures for obtaining information about corporate giving programs.
* Experience using nonprofit CRM database. Raiser's Edge experience, desired.
* Awareness and/or training around issues of equity, intersectionality, and belonging.
* Familiarity with issues of homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, sexual assault, and/or domestic violence, desired.
* Valid WA driver's license, proof of insurance, and a driving record that meets Compass standards, required.

PHYSICAL

DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
* The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, type, and reach with hands and arms; and requires the ability to occasionally push, pull, lift and/or carry supplies up to 20 pounds.
* Work takes place in an office environment where long periods of sitting, working on a computer, walking to various work areas, going up and down stairs, and standing are required.
* Travel to program sites and meetings outside the office and around the county are necessary.

Mental efforts like attention to detail, interacting with others in-person and through email, using critical thinking skills to strategize, develop and implement business plans, create and edit documents, listen and participate verbally at meetings.

In compliance with the ADA Amendment Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department via phone at or via e-mail at .

WORK

ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is normal. Compass programs are housed within a human services environment in the Greater Seattle area. Our diverse tenant community includes many single, formerly homeless adults who lack any family support system. Compounding the constraints of poverty, our client community includes the physically and mentally disabled, persons living with AIDS, those who struggle with chemical dependencies, veterans, and vulnerable..... click apply for full job details