Partnership Manager

Compensation: 70,000 AnnuallyAs the Partnership Manager, you will serve as the face of our organization for donors within your assigned region, building and maintaining relationships with our stakeholders, partners and philanthropic communities. Your primary accountability within this role will be to deliver Rise Against Hunger's goals in relation to funding sustainability. You will also be responsible for building upon our existing major gift program, creating corporate partnerships and working closely with and supporting the Donor Engagement team in their continued efforts to build our funding base throughout the region.

This is a fast-paced position requiring heavy collaboration with all internal departments to further drive fundraising success.

As the Partnership Manager, you will serve as the face of our organization for donors within your assigned region, building and maintaining relationships with our stakeholders, partners and philanthropic communities. Your primary accountability within this role will be to deliver Rise Against Hunger's goals in relation to funding sustainability. You will also be responsible for building upon our existing major gift program, creating corporate partnerships and working closely with and supporting the Donor Engagement team in their continued efforts to build our funding base throughout the region.

This is a fast-paced position requiring heavy collaboration with all internal departments to further drive fundraising success.

• You're a personable individual with a bachelor's degree or two years of relevant work experience and a solid interest in the hunger, international development and nonprofit fields
• You embrace our efforts to create a diverse and inclusive workplace as well as volunteer experience, including being comfortable working with faith-based groups of all different religions as well as carry a professional demeanor in corporate and academic settings
• You take initiative to get things done, a self-starter with an Associates degree or two years of work experience and possess proficiency in using cloud-based computing software such as Google/Microsoft Office suite, Customer relationship management tools (Salesforce) and video conferencing
• You are open to working a flexible work schedule, including some weekends and evenings
• You excel at multitasking, with a strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously - either as a team or independently
• You possess strong verbal presentation skills and can leverage social media as a tool to communicate and drive event participation
• You enjoy working on your feet moving about during the day, lifting and carrying up to 50 lb bags and working in a warehouse environment
• You are ready to learn how to drive a box truck, operate a forklift, and have no concerns with being able to pass a drug screen, DOT physical and have a clean driving record
• You have some experience in public speaking, sales, volunteer coordination, event planning, or inventory management
• You have a passion for our mission of ending hunger

• 40% Partnership Development:
  You will be responsible for connecting organizations to Rise Against Hunger's mission and outcomes through arranging meal packaging events and securing financial resources. You will take the lead in program promotion and developing relationships with supporting organizations, including various religious congregations, businesses, civic organizations, schools and community groups.
  
  You will also be responsible for seeking out speaking opportunities, new partnership potential, ensuring follow-up on referrals and assisting in the recruitment of a local engagement board
• 35% Event Management and Facilitation:
  You will train…