Corporate Partnership Officer

Job description

Job title: Corporate Partnership Officer Reports to: CEO FLSA Classification: Volunteer Job purpose Support the development program with a focus on corporate giving through cultivating partnerships. Duties and responsibilities Be the first point of contact for LINC’s corporate partners. Build and maintain relationships with businesses to sponsor fundraising events, campaigns, and make annual donations, as well as provide resources, volunteer support and skills training. Work with Marketing and PR to target companies and feature our corporate sponsors on LINC’s website, social media, blogs and in printed material. Assist with management of LINC's LinkedIn account to spread awareness of our mission, network with nonprofits and secure corporate partners. Connect with all our previous and current donors recorded in CRM on LinkedIn. Support with devising and implementing successful fundraising activities for partners, ensuring all financial targets are achieved and where possible, surpassed. Research and prospect companies that have similar mission, vision and values as LINC to create partnerships that will produce financial support, shared resources, and/or promote LINC with their network/community. Work closely with the Finance Assistant and Account Manager to ensure the following are done, in regard to corporate donors, in a timely manner: a. Ensure donations are deposited in the bank b. Donations are recorded in our CRM c. Ensure appropriate tax receipts are sent Manage and update details in company’s profile within our CRM (NeonCRM). a. Contact name/number/addresses b. Create notes with pertinent information c. Ensure appropriate tags are linked to account d. Communicate with CRM Specialist to add/remove the account to appropriate email audience list Work closely with In-Kind Donation Officers to acquire, record, and allocate corporate merchandise donations, especially for fundraiser events. Produce all necessary reports relating to corporate partners in an accurate and timely manner. Commit to external networking with relevant businesses and sector networking with peers. Maintain compliance and adherence with processes to ensure good governance. Research the employers of our donors to see if they provide company match opportunities for their employees' charitable donations Contact necessary parties when appropriate and make note of communication in CRM Ensure that information is obtained, used and stored in a confidential manner. Qualifications Experience in creating and delivering fundraising activities for a corporate audience. Demonstrable experience of supporting the growth and retention of partnerships. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal relationship building skills. A demonstrable passion for, and affinity with, LINC’s cause Strong PC skills and ability to learn LINC’s CRM and systems. Knowledgeable in the use of social media platforms. Subject to background check Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in business or communications or equivalent role and responsibilities. Extensive familiarity of hands-on fundraising experience. Certifications Fundraising certification is a plus. Licenses N/A Working Conditions Willingness to put in more working hours, even at odd times. The majority of work for this role is remote, however face-to-face meetings are required at times with potential, current, and past corporate partners. Ability to commute to and from meetings with corporate partners. Physical requirements This position operates in a professional office environment and remote/virtually. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Ability to travel to and from meetings with corporate partners when necessary. Must have personal automobile insurance. Direct reports None