Corporate Engagement Officer

Hetrick-Martin Institute•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Engagement Officer supports HMI's external engagement initiatives in the area of corporate relations and meaningful corporate engagement, both for the purpose of increasing HMI's visibility, corporate partnerships and overall philanthropic support. As part of the Development Team, the Corporate Engagement Officer advises and collaborates on overall corporate strategy, including but not limited to event funding, foundation grants, corporate volunteer opportunities and special initiatives. This position will maintain a full portfolio of companies for which they are the primary relationship manager and will also actively research and pursue new corporate prospects.

Requirements

Experience working in a fundraising or corporate social responsibility/philanthropy environment.
Five (5) years' experience coordinating community engagement with corporations or individual donors.
Experience leading volunteer programs for a nonprofit organization a strong plus.
Prior corporate relationships a strong plus.
Knowledge of Raiser's Edge and/or other volunteer management databases is preferred.
Excellent organizational, administrative, verbal presentation and written skills.
Detail oriented with superior project management skills.
Excellent interpersonal communication, facilitation, and people relationship skills.
Business cultivation and relationship management skills.
Ability to exercise independent judgement; and make sound decisions.
Collaborative team player; entrepreneurial and creative.
Professional and personal alignment with HMI's mission, vision and core values supporting the LGBTQ+ community, including a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

Contributes to and executes on the development and refinement of HMI's corporate partner relationships and corporate volunteer strategy.
Maintains and grows portfolio of revenue generating companies and manages all project activities generated from these companies.
Manages and cultivates corporate relationships serving as main point of contact for portfolio corporations.
Ensures that HMI leverages corporate employee giving and co-branded opportunities with corporate partners in conjunction with HMI's Coordinator Community Engagement and Volunteers.
Uses Raiser's Edge database to note and track, in detail, the entire arc of HMI's relationship with a corporation, including work efforts and all corporate engagement activities.
Helps develop strategic partnerships with corporate groups in accordance with the organization's engagement strategy.
Researches, identifies and engages new corporations and leverages knowledge of company's CSR positioning to connect with HMI in an organic and meaningful manner.
Leads project management for special initiatives as it relates to corporate engagement.
Helps create partnership proposals, ensures that they are delivered in a timely manner and that deliverables of approved proposals are met.
Works with Institutional Giving Team to maximize corporate philanthropy opportunities and incorporate those opportunities in the overall strategy for each company where applicable.
Ensures that corporate partners are always recognized appropriately by logo or in printed name and that all partners' guidelines are followed pursuant to that listing.
Maintains working knowledge of all corporate strategies to assist when called upon to do so.
Coordinates all communication activities related to corporate engagement, including social media presence, e-newsletter, Facebook page, Twitter, and HMI Website.
Develop, Manage and Curate Pride Initiatives with other companies.
Coordinates all communication activities related to corporate engagement, including social media presence, e-newsletter, and HMI website.
May be assigned other related job duties as determined by the Management of HMI.