Corporate Relations Engagement Officer

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About the role

College Success Foundation’s mission is to coach and support students from low socioeconomic backgrounds to prepare for and graduate from college as transformational leaders, fostering a just and equitable society. The organization is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and becoming an anti‑racist organization.

The Corporate Relations Engagement Officer serves as the primary lead for diversifying and growing CSF’s corporate revenue and engagement, linking the mission with philanthropic goals of the business community to drive six‑figure growth. The role focuses on the “Corporate Top 25” and building a robust pipeline of corporate partners through high‑level solicitations, employee volunteerism, and workforce‑development opportunities for students and alumni.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all corporate relations activities, ensuring alignment with broader philanthropy goals.
• Design and execute annual fundraising strategies for the “Corporate Top 25” list of high‑potential prospects.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of up to 100 corporate contributors and prospects, focusing on cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of five‑ and six‑figure gifts.
• Develop mutually beneficial opportunities by linking CSF’s mission with corporate CSR missions to drive revenue growth.
• Maintain active, high‑touch relationships with corporate decision‑makers and sponsorship representatives through meetings, site visits, and personalized outreach.
• Collaborate with program leadership to increase corporate engagement through student‑facing initiatives such as site visits, internships, and career exploration programs.
• Build and maintain pipelines for corporations seeking employee volunteerism or professional pathways for CSF.
• Collaborate across departments to create and maintain a system for tracking and growing corporate engagement.
• Meet annual corporate revenue targets and related engagement KPIs.
• Provide high‑quality, mission‑driven stewardship to corporate donors, emphasizing impact and encouraging multi‑year commitments.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent organizational and project‑management skills; ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Outstanding public speaking and writing skills; ability to translate complex program data into a compelling business case.
• Demonstrated fiscal responsibility in fundraising, including budget management and transparent financial reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook) and platforms such as Salesforce, MailChimp, CVENT, and Social Tables.
• Strong analytical ability to derive actionable insights from data to enrich prospect pools and increase revenue.
• Experience managing large volumes of data, event registrations, and financial record‑keeping/reconciliation.
• Proactive problem‑solving and decision‑making capability.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments while maintaining professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, respecting individual differences and serving diverse populations.
• Willingness to travel up to 20 % of the time.

Physical Demands

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

Work Environment

• Washington state residents required for Washington‑based locations; District of Columbia residents required for DC‑based locations.
• Hybrid work arrangements may be available.
• Use collaborative software for virtual meetings.
• Frequent travel required, including occasional evening and weekend events.
• Reliable transportation required.

Condition of Employment

• Position may change based on program, organizational needs, and funding.
• Drug‑free workplace; successful applicants must pass a drug screen prior to hire.
• Additional duties may be assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or balance workload.