Manager of Corporate Engagement

Project Bread connects people and communities in Massachusetts to reliable sources of food while advocating for policies that make food more accessible—so that no one goes hungry. To assist us in meeting our mission, Project Bread – The Walk for Hunger is seeking a Manager of Corporate Engagement to join our team.

At Project Bread, we have a deep commitment to creating positive social change and recognize that hunger and racism are inextricably linked. We work in a fast-paced environment that values learning, innovation, and diverse perspectives. Knowing its centrality to our work, Project Bread is committed to equity and inclusion. We aspire to build a diverse team, including groups that are traditionally underrepresented among our sector leadership.

We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Supervisor:
Director Institutional Giving

Starting Salary Range: $68,

The Manager of Corporate Engagement will manage and grow a portfolio of corporate partners, develop compelling engagement and sponsorship opportunities, and serve as a key ambassador for Project Bread’s radical approach to ending hunger. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and writer who enjoys building meaningful relationships, translating complex initiatives into compelling funding opportunities, and identifying creative ways for corporate partners to invest in lasting solutions to food insecurity.

This position is a great fit for someone who is proactive, organized, and comfortable representing Project Bread internally and externally while helping connect corporate partners with innovative programs, advocacy efforts, and community-centered solutions that advance systemic change.

• Manage a portfolio of prospective and current corporate partners, including preparing and leading donor calls and meetings, and soliciting and stewarding partners.
• Contribute to the Institutional Giving team’s $3.4 million+ annual revenue goal.
• Lead corporate partner meetings, presentations, and engagement opportunities, serving as a primary relationship manager and ambassador for Project Bread.
• Develop and implement engagement plans that deepen partner relationships through philanthropic support, employee engagement, volunteer opportunities, cause marketing campaigns, and other partnership activities.
• Represent Project Bread at external events, conferences, and networking opportunities to build relationships and expand awareness of the organization’s work and impact.

• Work with the Director of Institutional Giving to develop and execute strategies to increase corporate philanthropy revenue and strengthen corporate engagement, proposals, sponsorship requests, and other communications for corporate partners.
• Conduct prospect research to identify potential partners that share Project Bread’s commitment to ending hunger in Massachusetts.
• Collaborate with program, policy, communications, and development colleagues to translate Project Bread’s work into meaningful partnership and fundraising opportunities.
• Support the development and refinement of corporate engagement materials, including sponsorship packages, one‑pagers, presentations, impact reports, and partner recognition content.

• Lead corporate sponsorship and engagement efforts for Walk for Hunger, including prospecting, solicitation, stewardship, and renewal of corporate sponsors and partners.
• Manage relationships with corporate teams, sponsors, and in‑kind vendors, ensuring a positive and coordinated partner experience throughout the event cycle.
• Develop sponsorship proposals and support employee engagement to increase corporate fundraising and participation in the Walk for Hunger.

• Supervise the Institutional Giving Associate and oversee the development of effective workplans to ensure execution of corporate engagement strategies to meet stewardship and fundraising goals.
• Support the Associate’s ongoing professional development by providing coaching, guidance, and opportunities for growth and skill development.
• Maintain accurate records and track…