Director, Corporate Partnerships (Portfolio Management)

OVERVIEW

Since 1972, Covenant House has served and advocated for youth and young families experiencing homelessness, human trafficking, and exploitation. Our overarching goal is to end homelessness among youth and young families by helping them achieve housing stability, heal from trauma, tap into their innate resilience, and hone their interests and skills to forge new pathways to independence. This work is carried out across Covenant House sites in 34 cities in the US, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

PRIMARY FUNCTION OF POSITION

Covenant House International is seeking a dynamic leader and collaborator to strategically advance and grow our existing corporate partnerships program. The Director, Corporate Partnerships (Portfolio Management) will report to the AVP, Corporate Partnerships expand our corporate partnership efforts, fostering relationships with businesses that align with Covenant House’s mission and values to increase revenue and meet and exceed annual fundraising goals. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of corporate giving, an impressive track record of developing and closing innovative partnership deals and generating new business. We are seeking a go-getter, strategic thinker with strong interpersonal and presentation skills and a proven track record in corporate fundraising, partnership development, and relationship management.

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS – HYBRID; NYC METRO AREA

On-site work, attendance at events and meetings in Manhattan will be required on an as needed basis.

NYC Metro area preferred - must be able to commute to the NYC Metro area on a regular basis.

SALARY RANGE: ($83,000 - $108,000)

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Partnership Development: Identify, cultivate, and secure new corporate partnerships that align with Covenant House International’s mission and strategic goals to meet and exceed annual fundraising goals; manage incoming inquiries to explore partnership and employee engagement opportunities.
• Relationship Management: Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing corporate partners in portfolio, ensuring continued engagement and renewed support.
• Partnership Initiative Development: Develop and execute comprehensive corporate fundraising strategies to meet annual revenue goals; collaborate on creating new, enticing engagement and stewardship strategies including donor receptions and corporate forums.
• Engagement Management: Plan and execute employee engagement events, site visits, and meaningful corporate immersions.
• Program Development: Collaborate with program teams to develop and strengthen partnership engagement opportunities that align with internal goals as well as objectives of partners.
• Proposals: Craft compelling proposals, presentations/decks for corporate and prospective partners; see through the implementation of benefits, recognition and sponsorship opportunities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, communications, and program teams to ensure alignment, share information & strategies, and maximize partnership impact and revenue growth.
• Strategic Communication: maintain meaningful and regular communication and touchpoints with assigned corporate donors.
• Leadership: Provide guidance and support to team members as well as corporate volunteers involved in employee engagement and partnership activities.
• Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Support: Recruit corporate teams and individuals who have the capacity to raise four figure gifts + for assigned P2P events.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in corporate fundraising, solicitations, business development, or related fields within the non-profit sector.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a strong attention to detail.
• Personable, creative, focused, and adaptable.
• Team player and able to work with all levels of management.
• Results-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships and interact with great skill and ease with donors and board members in business & social settings.
• Available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings, as needed.
• Passionate about Covenant House International’s mission and values.

OUR COMMUNITY

Our critical mission demands that we have all voices at the table. A team of diverse people, perspectives, and experiences is smarter, stronger, and more effective for our young people. At Covenant House, every team member is valued, respected, heard, and supported, and we welcome honest and courageous self-reflection on any aspects of our work that are based on biased or outdated viewpoints. We deliberately create opportunities for our staff to grow and thrive.

Covenant House International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: CHI is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at CHI are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, family or parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. CHI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. Our offices are located in in the United States, however, this position will be remote for the foreseeable future.

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