Corporate Relations Manager

Job Summary

Are you ready to lead transformative fundraising efforts that empower communities and combat food insecurity? Community Food Share is seeking a visionary Corporate Relations Manager to spearhead our strategic initiatives in partnership development and fundraising innovation. This pivotal role is tailored for a dynamic professional who excels in building strategic alliances and crafting innovative fundraising strategies.

As our Corporate Relations Manager, you will drive the development and execution of comprehensive fundraising strategies, focusing on fostering relationships with corporate partners to secure vital financial support through sponsor ships, grants, gifts, and collaborative campaigns. The Senior Corporate Relations Manager is a highly visible position, responsible for the creative development, design, implementation, and evaluation of corporate fundraising strategies. This position will own all components of moves management, inclusive of soliciting and strengthening relationships with existing corporate partners and identifying potential partnership opportunities for employee matching programs, sponsorship, and annual support.

This position will plan and implement aggressive fundraising strategies, resulting in increased revenue and community awareness. Strong emphasis will be placed on the oversight and intentional growth of the corporate portfolio and successfully securing annual support for Community Food Share.

Your impact will resonate through the design of compelling initiatives that not only raise awareness of food insecurity but also showcase the profound impact of corporate support on our community's well‑being. Join us in amplifying our mission to ensure everyone in Boulder and Broomfield Counties has access to nutritious food and opportunities to thrive, while cultivating meaningful partnerships that drive tangible change.

A typical work schedule would be Monday through Friday 8 am to 4:30pm. Working after hours, on occasional holidays and weekends may be expected.

• Fundraising Strategy & Budget Management:
  Develop and implement corporate fundraising plans, collaborating with senior leadership on strategy and budget development, ensuring revenue goals are met. Develop benchmarks to measure the success of corporate fundraising strategies and maintain accurate corporate records in Raiser’s Edge.

• Corporate Partnership & Portfolio Management:
  Serve as the primary contact for corporate partners, managing a portfolio that includes prospecting, engagement, stewardship, and recognition, while aligning CSR goals with organizational objectives. Create compelling proposals, sponsorship materials, and contracts that focus on long‑term corporate relationships and align with corporate partner priorities. Collaborate with the Volunteer Department to manage corporate volunteer opportunities.

• Corporate Sponsor ships for Events:
  Lead the identification, securing, and management of corporate sponsor ships for special events, ensuring fulfillment of sponsor benefits and delivering results back to sponsors.

• Promotions Program Growth:
  Lead the growth and management of the corporate promotions program, focused on expansion, increasing visibility, and generating new revenue streams.

• Workplace Giving & Matching Gifts:
  Manage and grow workplace giving and matching gift programs, engaging corporate employees and presenting partnership opportunities. Collaborate with the Annual Fund Manager in execution.

• Organizational Fundraising
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with the Annual Fund Manager and senior leadership to create a cohesive fundraising strategy, coordinating corporate contributions within broader organizational fundraising efforts.

• Managing Corporate & Community Relations Coordinator:
  Provide strategic oversight and ensure alignment of community engagement activities with broader corporate partnership goals. Support professional development, project prioritization, and performance feedback to help the coordinator thrive in their role. Collaborate closely to ensure seamless coordination between non‑monetary engagement and revenue‑generating partnerships.

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