Supporter Relationship Manager

About the role

The Arbor Day Foundation is a place where you can do work that matters with people who care. As we say at the Foundation: life is short, love where you work. As one of the world's largest conservation organizations, the Arbor Day Foundation inspires people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. We help others understand and use trees as a nature-based solution to some of the biggest global challenges we face today, like air quality, water quality, climate change, deforestation, poverty, and hunger.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to retain and grow an existing portfolio of 100 corporate partners
• Build trusted, long-term relationships and co-create partnership plans that align business and mission goals
• Deliver innovative, customized solutions that enhance partner engagement and impact
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless delivery and strong partner outcomes
• Manage partner budgets, forecasting, and ensure responsible stewardship of funds
• Track all partner communications and performance metrics within CRM tools
• Travel 10–15% (1–2 times per quarter) for partner meetings, conferences, and on-site engagement opportunities

Requirements

• Passion for the Foundation’s mission, nature, environmental stewardship, and people
• Demonstrated success building trusted relationships that increase engagement, strengthen loyalty, and create long-term value
• The ability to partner with stakeholders to understand their objectives and turn ideas into meaningful outcomes
• Experience bringing people together across teams to deliver projects, solve problems, and achieve results
• A history of navigating challenges, balancing competing priorities, and finding solutions that work for all parties involved
• The initiative, curiosity, and accountability to take ownership of outcomes and continuously improve the partner experience

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM systems

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being. Highlights include: Health & Insurance, Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage - Multiple plan options, including PPO and High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP); Company-Paid Life Insurance - $15,000 basic coverage, plus voluntary options available; Short- & Long-Term Disability - Fully paid by the company; Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free, confidential counseling and resources for you and your family; Supplemental Insurance Options - Accident, Critical Illness (includes infertility coverage), and Hospital Indemnity plans available for added peace of mind; Financial Wellness 401(k) Retirement Plan - Immediate eligibility with company match up to 5%; full vesting after 5 years; Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (HSA) - Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses; Time Off & Leave - Paid Holidays, Vacation, sick leave, and paid volunteer time off; Learning & Growth - Professional Development, Access to LinkedIn Learning and tuition reimbursement; Learning Time - Team members are encouraged to spend 40+ hours on development; Wellness & Perks - HealthJoy App – Included with medical insurance to simplify healthcare navigation and support; Wellness & Recognition – Incentives, recognition gifts awarded for work anniversaries & birthdays; Exclusive Discounts & Free Admission – Tree Adventure, Arbor Lodge State Historical Park, golf and more.

Pay

$60,000 - $70,000 annually

Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; optional remote work on Wednesday and Friday. Office hours are 8am to 5pm

Contact

To apply, submit your application with a resume and responses to the application questions. Every application is reviewed by a real person - we do not use AI to select applicants.