Manager, Corporate Partnerships

Job Description

Number of Positions: 1

The Manager, Corporate Partnerships will be responsible for leading efforts to secure financial support from local and multi-national companies and for supporting quarterly goals by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a diverse base of donors.

The Corporate Partnerships Manager will manage a portfolio of corporate partners and prospects while contributing to corporate stewardship, sponsorship fulfillment, and partner engagement efforts to grow philanthropic support and deliver an exceptional donor experience.

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City Year Greater Boston (CYGB) is seeking a dynamic and relationship-driven Corporate Partnerships Manager to help grow and steward the organization’s corporate partners. Reporting to the Director of Corporate and Foundation Partnerships, this role will manage a portfolio of corporate donors and prospects while supporting the strategy, stewardship, and execution of CYGB’s broader corporate engagement efforts. The Corporate Partnerships Manager will play a critical role in securing philanthropic support from local and national companies through corporate sponsor ships, employee engagement opportunities, and event partnerships.

This individual will cultivate meaningful relationships with corporate partners, identify new funding opportunities, and ensure an exceptional donor experience through thoughtful stewardship and engagement. Working closely with the Director of Corporate and Foundation Partnerships and Managing Director of Development, this position will help execute a comprehensive corporate fundraising strategy that supports CYGB’s mission and annual fundraising goals. The Manager will also oversee sponsorship fulfillment and stewardship activities across the corporate portfolio, ensuring partners receive timely communications, recognition, impact reporting, and engagement opportunities.

This is an ideal opportunity for an emerging fundraising professional who is eager to build a portfolio of donors, strengthen relationship management skills, and contribute to a high-performing development team.

• Portfolio Management & Corporate Fundraising
  • Manage and grow a portfolio of corporate donors and prospects through strategic cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and renewal activities.
  • Develop and execute individualized engagement strategies that deepen relationships and increase philanthropic support.
  • Identify and cultivate new corporate partnership opportunities through prospect research, networking, and community engagement.
  • Secure financial support through corporate sponsor ships, employee engagement opportunities, and other partnership initiatives.
  • Support the Director of Corporate Partnerships in developing strategies to grow corporate giving and diversify revenue sources.
  • Partner with the Managing Director of Development and Director of Corporate Partnerships on select high-value corporate relationships and proposals.
• Corporate Stewardship
  • Lead the execution of stewardship activities across the corporate portfolio, ensuring partners receive timely recognition, reporting, and meaningful engagement opportunities.
  • Develop customized impact reports, stewardship materials, and partner communications.
  • Collaborate with program, marketing, and communications teams to create engaging partner experiences and showcase impact.
• Event Sponsor ships
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