Corporate Philanthropy Officer

Engineers Without Borders USA•Denver, CO

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA) is seeking a Corporate Philanthropy Officer to secure corporate funding and manage a portfolio of corporate prospects and investors. The role reports to the Development Director and focuses on building and growing high-value corporate relationships that support EWB-USA’s community-driven engineering programs and long-term sustainability. Corporate partners contribute at least $25,000, with some giving six figures annually. The officer will manage corporate relationships from cultivation through solicitation, stewardship, renewal, and upgrade; meet or exceed annual fundraising goals; and develop strategies and tailored partnership opportunities. The role also connects companies with employee engagement, skills-based volunteering, events, and other mission-aligned opportunities. It works closely with Development, Communications, program colleagues, executives, board members, and volunteers to advance organizational priorities and corporate partnerships. This position is hybrid or fully remote, with a preference for Colorado residents. EWB-USA’s head office is in Denver, Colorado, and occasional travel to Denver may be required. Domestic travel of up to 10% is expected for partner meetings, corporate events, the National Conference, and other engagement opportunities. Remote candidates will not be considered from California, Washington, New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, or Minnesota. The hiring range is $78,000–$88,000 annually, depending on experience. EWB-USA offers medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; potential for unlimited PTO; a matching 401(k) retirement plan; and a flexible, collaborative work environment.

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience in corporate fundraising, development, sales, account management, corporate social responsibility, partnerships, or another relationship-driven field.
Demonstrated success managing and growing a portfolio of significant corporate, donor, client, or account relationships.
Experience making direct financial asks, closing revenue, negotiating commitments, or securing sponsorship or partnership support.
Experience developing prospect or new-business pipelines and moving opportunities from cultivation through decision.
Ability to build credibility and relationships with senior corporate leaders and other high-level stakeholders.
Experience managing multiple complex relationships and priorities while maintaining consistent follow-through.
Strong relationship-building skills and curiosity about companies, leaders, employees, and corporate philanthropy and engagement.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including persuasive proposals, presentations, and executive communications.
Comfort initiating conversations, leading partner meetings, navigating complex relationships, and making direct financial asks.
Strategic and analytical judgment about where to invest time and how to advance relationships.
Ability to balance high-touch relationship management with disciplined portfolio and pipeline management.
Strong organizational and project-management skills, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through.
Ability to work independently and collaborate closely with colleagues toward shared goals.
Persistence, adaptability, humility, and comfort with ambiguity and changing priorities.
Passion for EWB-USA’s mission and values.

Nice To Haves

Nonprofit fundraising experience.
Experience using CRM or fundraising platforms such as Salesforce or similar systems.

Responsibilities

Own and actively manage a portfolio of corporate partners and prospects through cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, renewal, and upgrade.
Meet or exceed annual corporate fundraising goals through renewals, upgrades, new partnerships, multi-year commitments, sponsorships, and other corporate revenue.
Develop relationship strategies for corporate accounts, including annual goals, engagement plans, next steps, and renewal or upgrade strategies.
Build trusted relationships with corporate executives, CSR and foundation leaders, employee champions, technical leaders, and other decision-makers.
Make direct financial solicitations, including requests for annual, increased, multi-year, and transformational corporate commitments.
Develop tailored partnership concepts, proposals, impact updates, presentations, and stewardship plans with Development, Communications, and program colleagues.
Identify opportunities to deepen partnerships through employee engagement, skills-based volunteering, conference participation, program investment, and other mission-aligned pathways.
Lead corporate impact storytelling by identifying stories, gathering partner and program input, drafting content, and adapting stories for stewardship, proposals, presentations, and external communications.
Partner with the Director of Fundraising & Communications on portfolio strategy and account assignments.
Leverage board, volunteer, alumni, employee, executive, event, and industry relationships to develop new partnerships.
Maintain a measurable prospect pipeline at multiple stages and consistently advance next actions toward decisions.
Lead or support executive-level partner meetings, briefings, site visits, National Conference engagement, and other high-value relationship opportunities.
Collaborate on portfolio strategy, prospect development, account transitions, and opportunities spanning multiple corporate revenue channels.
Work collaboratively with Development colleagues, the CEO, board members, program staff, Communications, and other teams to advance corporate relationships and organizational priorities.