Corporate Engagement Officer

Are you energized by developing authentic relationships and helping organizations create meaningful community impact? Central City Concern is looking for a Corporate Engagement Officer to cultivate and grow partnerships with local businesses and philanthropic leaders who share our commitment to ending homelessness.

About the role

This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of corporate supporters and workplace giving donors, create customized engagement strategies, and showcase the tangible impact of every contribution. Join a collaborative fundraising team where your ability to connect people to purpose will drive lasting change in our community.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, Saturday and Sunday off
• On-site requirement Wednesday and Thursday at 121 NW Everett St. Portland, OR, 97209
• Flexible schedule to accommodate evening and weekend events/meetings as necessary

Pay

Compensation: $75,000 - $97,000, annually. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, education, credentials/licensure, and internal equity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in nonprofit management, business administration, public relations, philanthropic studies or a related field and 1 year of experience with relationship management (fund development, alumni relations, public relations, community organizing, sales, or relevant field)
• OR Associate's Degree and 2 years of experience with relationship management (fund development, alumni relations, public relations, community organizing, sales, or relevant field)
• OR 3 years of experience with relationship management (fund development, alumni relations, public relations, community organizing, sales, or relevant field)
• Current driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and qualification as an Acceptable Driver as designated in Central City Concern’s Fleet Safety policy
• Must pass an initial driver training within 60 days of being an approved driver and continued recertification training
• Maintain vehicle insurance coverage of a minimum of $100,000/$300,000 personal auto liability coverage
• At least 1 year experience using a donor CRM, Salesforce preferred
• Must be able to carry an agency cell phone for work use (provided by Central City Concern)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB Test, and background check
• If a recovering chemically dependent individual, must be currently clean and sober
• Physical ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects
• Must adhere to the agency’s non-discrimination policies
• Must be able to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliation, cultural backgrounds, lifestyles and sexual orientations and treat everyone with respect and dignity

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 80-150 corporate funders, building and maintaining thoughtful and authentic relationships
• Develop and execute solicitation and engagement strategies that include virtual and in-person visits, calls, and written correspondence
• Manage a portfolio of 200 mid-level donors through workplace giving programs, implementing tailored engagement strategies to deepen relationships and encourage retention, upgrades, and identification for major or legacy gifts
• Participate in all aspects of the gift cycle including discovery, research, acquisition, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
• Identify new corporate funding prospects from existing donor lists and other sources
• Create and present corporate engagement proposals, such as sponsorships and workplace giving programs, tailored to potential funders’ interests to support CCC’s programs
• Deliver periodic reports to funders that ensure they understand the impact of their philanthropy
• Prepare and submit grant proposals directed to corporate foundations
• Rigorously use Salesforce to track activity, develop reports, and measure portfolio activity and outcomes
• Create monthly reports as required by management that accurately reflect portfolio activity and performance
• Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security
• Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners’ and outside providers’ patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EMR access
• Immediately report any PHI breach of CCC or outside provider health records to the CCC Legal and Quality departments, as well as to the program administrator
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• Enthusiasm and confidence for soliciting meaningful gifts in face-to-face meetings with organizational representatives
• Collaborative, self-directed, and metrics driven
• Superb written communication skills, with an emphasis on storytelling
• Effective presentation skills including the ability to create slide decks and formal proposals
• Excellent interpersonal skills, self-awareness, and discretion
• Ability to engage with people of varied backgrounds with empathy, grace, compassion, and sensitivity
• Excellent customer service skills
• Basic knowledge of the social services landscape in Oregon preferred
• Basic knowledge of current political landscape as it pertains to affordable housing, access to healthcare, and re-entry into the job market preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 products

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and extensive total rewards package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Employer-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off plan beginning at 4 weeks of PTO accrual per year (accrual amount/rate increases with longevity)
• Up to 11 recognized holidays and 2 personal holidays (dependent on work shift schedule)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with an employer match of 4.25% in your 1st year, 6% in the 2nd year, and 8% in your 3rd year
• Student loan repayment options
• Sabbatical Program offering extended time off at years 7, 14, and 21