Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Corporate Relations Engagement Officer serves as the primary lead for diversifying and growing College Success Foundation's (CSF) corporate revenue and engagement. This role is responsible for linking CSF's mission with the philanthropic goals of the business community to drive six-figure growth. This position focuses on the "Corporate Top 25" and building a robust pipeline of corporate partners through a mix of high-level solicitations, employee volunteerism, and workforce development opportunities for students and CSF alumni.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

The items listed in this section are the primary duties and responsibilities for this job and do not represent an exhaustive list. Our organization is dynamic and therefore duties may change based on business necessity; however, any new duties will remain within the scope of the job.

• Oversee all of CSF's Corporate Relations activities, ensuring alignment with the organization's broader philanthropy goals.
• Design and execute annual fundraising strategies specifically for a "Corporate Top 25" list of high-potential prospects.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of up to 100 corporate contributors and prospects. Focus on the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gifts in the five and six-figure range.
• Develop mutually beneficial opportunities by linking CSF's mission with corporate CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) missions to drive overall revenue growth.
• Maintain active, high-touch relationships with corporate decision-makers and sponsorship representatives through regular meetings, site visits, and personalized outreach.
• Work closely with program leadership to increase corporate engagement through student-facing initiatives, including company site visits, internship opportunities, and career exploration programs.
• Build and maintain pipelines for corporations seeking to engage employees in volunteerism or provide professional pathways for CSF.
• Collaborate across departments to create and maintain a system for tracking and growing corporate engagement in partnership with program staff.
• Responsible for meeting annual corporate revenue targets and related engagement KPIs.
• Ensure corporate donors receive high-quality, mission-driven stewardship that emphasizes the impact of their investment and encourages multi-year commitments.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

The items listed below are the minimum requirements for the job and are relevant to this position. The organization values both work experience and education and realizes that individuals take different paths to acquire knowledge.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position will be considered.

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5 years of experience in fundraising, corporate relations, or account management with a proven track record of securing ten-figure gifts.

Knowledge and Skills

• Experienced in securing major corporate partnerships (gifts over $10k) and multi-event sponsorship bundles.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with donors, sponsors, vendors, colleagues, volunteers, and the general public.
• Excellent organizational skills. Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
• Ability to demonstrate fiscal responsibility in fundraising efforts by effectively managing budgets, ensuring transparency in financial reporting, and maximizing the impact of donations.
• Microsoft Office365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook). Including but not limited to; Salesforce, MailChimp, CVENT and Social Tables.
• Proven track record building multi-dimensional relationships with corporate partners.
• Work independently and be a self-starter, as well as being a contributor in a highly dynamic team environment.
• Utilize proactive approaches to problem-solving with decision-making capability.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments while maintaining professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, respecting individual differences, and serving diverse populations.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary duties and responsibilities of this job. The College Success Foundation is committed to fostering an organizational culture that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Therefore, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the interview process or to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of this role, please contact Human Resources.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Operate office equipment such as a computer and printer/copier.
• Communicate information and ideas to create understanding and exchange accurate information.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Perceive, inspect, and assess data at close range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires Washington state residents if assigned in a Washington based location. If this position is assigned in a District of Columbia based location the resident must reside in the District of Columbia.
Job may allow for hybrid work arrangements.
Uses collaborative software for communicating with others and attending virtual meetings.
Frequent travel, is required, including occasional evening and weekend events.
Reliable transportation is required.