Reporting to the VP of Resource Development, the Director of Corporate Partnerships will carry out the Habitat mission by managing all aspects of corporate funding in support of meeting the affiliate’s strategic and operational goals. Responsibilities will include developing, implementing, and evaluating fund development strategies that will meaningfully engage and motivate donors to meet corporate sponsor development goals.
Responsibilities:
Plan, Manage, Implement and Evaluate All Aspects of the Corporate Sponsorship Program
Work collaboratively with the Resource Development team to meet annual goals for all aspects of Corporate Partnerships, including the Corporate Build Sponsorships, Events Sponsorships (including Special/Affinity Builds) and Corporate Grants.
Develop and implement a comprehensive Corporate Sponsorship plan.
Direct all corporate identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities as well as record moves management strategies in Raiser’s Edge.
Identify where fellow staff and leadership can further develop individuals in the company as engaged donors and assist in those efforts.
Work with the Development Coordinator to produce reports evaluating corporate strategies and progress on a regular basis and to send Impact Statements and reports from that data to the corporate partners regularly.
Project and manage corporate sponsor expenses.
Support the Resource Development team as needed to maximize overall fundraising revenue and the mission of Habitat Wake.
Corporate Build Sponsorship:
Direct and manage all aspects of a corporate sponsorships for building Habitat homes.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate sponsors and their volunteers to build homes.
Coordinate volunteer build dates and activities with the Volunteer, Faith Relations and Construction staff.
Order all recognition materials and supplies needed for corporate builds.
Submit grant application for corporate builds as needed and coordinate with the Grants Manager.
Develop and produce materials for corporate build sponsor solicitation, stewardship, and recognition in cooperation with the Communications Department.
Oversee and manage all aspects of the corporate sponsor contacts and volunteer experience with Habitat.
Corporate Funding for Events and Programs:
Work closely with the Director of Annual Giving to identify, solicit, and steward corporate sponsorship for events and special build events such as Women’s Build, CEO Build, 40 Under 40, etc.
Originate and secure corporate matches for special build events.
Assist the Grants Manager in identifying, soliciting, and stewarding corporate grants for other Habitat programs.
Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, or related field.
4 - 6 years of related and directly relevant development experience in non-profit organizations; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge and experience in Raiser’s Edge strongly preferred
CFRE preferred.
Experience providing community development from a Christian framework is highly desired.
Demonstrated experience in the engagement of volunteers in their work.
Passion for families and revitalizing communities.
Exceptional communication skills.
