Director of Corporate Engagement
About The Position
The Director of Corporate Engagement possesses the strategic vision, practical skills, and expertise to take a leading role in Outright’s fundraising including the stewardship of existing corporate relationships and the engagement of new ones. The position works closely with staff across the organization and plays an integral role on the Development team and must demonstrate initiative at all stages of the partnership cycle including cultivating and growing existing donors and sponsors, identifying new prospects, and assisting to meet Outright’s fundraising goals. The position represents Outright to external audiences interested in supporting the organization and maintains ongoing relationships with donors and sponsors at all stages of the giving cycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in non-profit fundraising, including successful development and implementation of fundraising strategies, and expertise in corporate giving.
- Excellent writing and proofreading skills.
- Creative thinking and comfort prospecting, cultivating and managing individual donor relationships at high-value and grassroots levels.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently, while being a dependable team player.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, knowledge of Google Docs, and knowledge of donor tracking database software.
- Willingness to travel, if/when needed.
- Passion and motivation to work on behalf of Outright’s mission for global LGBTIQ+ human rights.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred knowledge of social media outlets and A as tools for donor cultivation and program/event promotion.
Responsibilities
- Help develop, refine and implement Outright’s fundraising strategy, and its value proposition and program for the private sector.
- Manage, improve and scale the organization’s corporate fundraising program.
- Build partnerships with corporate leaders to promote Outright’s work.
- Collaborate with Outright’s Development team to strategize corporate initiatives for significant donation campaigns and events, including our gala, Pride, Give Out Day, Giving Tuesday, and end-of-year giving.
- Recruit corporate sponsors to achieve growth targets.
- Work with board members and organizational supporters to establish new relationships with corporations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
