Partnership Development & Engagement Manager (49766)

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate donors, sponsors, and strategic partners.
• Create customized sponsorship and partnership opportunities aligned with corporate social responsibility and employee engagement goals.
• Manage existing corporate relationships to ensure strong stewardship, ongoing engagement, and long-term partnership growth.
• Secure support through sponsorships, corporate giving, employee engagement campaigns, volunteerism, and in-kind donations with a goal of securing multi-year commitments.
• Work closely with the Chief Development & Communications Officer, develop corporate engagement strategy, and lead day-to-day engagement with prospective and current corporate and community leaders.
• Regularly attend networking and local special events, and community meetings to promote CFH and our programs with goal of building lasting relationships and securing financial support.
• Develop volunteer opportunities and employee engagement activities for corporate partners.
• Work collaboratively with program staff to create meaningful service opportunities including meal service, kit assembly projects, educational workshops, game nights, wellness and education activities, donation drives, and special events.
• Carefully coordinate logistics, communication, and stewardship related to volunteer and engagement activities.
• Support corporate fundraising efforts tied to annual campaigns, special events, and community initiatives.
• Represent the organization at networking events, meetings, community functions, and partnership opportunities.
• Develop sponsorship opportunities and partnership initiatives to drive support for CFH programs.
• Assist in developing partnership proposals, sponsorship materials, impact reports, presentations, and donor communications.
• Ensure timely recognition and stewardship of corporate supporters and sponsors.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach, sponsorships, donor engagement, and partnerships within donor database systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree. Equivalent experience will be considered based on relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in partnerships development, nonprofit fundraising, business development, sponsorships, corporate relationships or related field.
• Successful track record of securing support through annual and multi-year commitments.
• Strong relationship building, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience working with corporate sponsors, employee engagement programs, or volunteer initiatives preferred.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Passion for community impact and commitment to serving vulnerable populations with dignity and compassion.
• Experience in building strong relationships with stakeholders including donors, partners and community leaders.
• The ability to think “out of the box” in building specialized and engaging partnership opportunities and events to secure long-term commitment to CFH programs.
• Strong interpersonal and networking abilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail oriented with strong follow through skills.
• Occasional nights and weekends as needed.
• Hybrid position: 3 days in office/2 days remote.
• Position is expected to engage in community and corporate events/settings and lead meetings and presentations with current and prospective partners.