Corporate Relations Manager

Lutheran Community Services Northwest•Tacoma, WA

About The Position

Lutheran Community Services NW is a nonprofit serving communities across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. The Corporate Relations Manager develops and advances strategic corporate partnerships that generate financial, in-kind, and community support across programs and service areas. The role aligns corporate engagement opportunities with program priorities, regional needs, and long-term advancement goals to strengthen organizational resources, increase community investment, and broaden support throughout the Greater Puget Sound region. The position works with Santa for Seniors and Advancement leadership to support corporate engagement strategies, including multi-state expansion, greater regional and national visibility, and sustainable revenue streams. It collaborates with programs, advancement, communications, and executive leadership, and represents the organization at corporate, community, and networking events. The work takes place in LCSNW offices, partner organizations, community locations, event venues, and faith-based settings such as churches, with regular travel throughout Greater Puget Sound and occasional travel outside the region.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Public Relations, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may substitute.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in corporate relations, fundraising, business development, strategic partnerships, account management, or related external relationship-building roles.
Demonstrated experience developing, securing, and managing corporate partnerships, sponsorships, or revenue-generating business relationships.
Experience managing multiple stakeholder relationships, projects, and priorities while achieving measurable goals.
Strong relationship-building, negotiation, presentation, and donor/customer engagement skills.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills, including proposal development, business correspondence, and presentations to professional audiences.
Intermediate proficiency with business applications and productivity software; experience with CRM, fundraising, or donor management systems.
Resilience, sound judgment, and adaptability in navigating competing priorities, challenges, and organizational change.
Commitment to working effectively with diverse communities, colleagues, partners, and stakeholders.
Ability to complete tasks in a low-noise environment and interact with others and perform tasks in person and through technology.
Ability to perform extended stationary activity and regularly move between meetings, events, and worksites.
Ability to move equipment and materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to travel regularly between worksites, partner locations, and community events throughout Greater Puget Sound, with occasional travel outside the region.
Successful completion of LCSNW criminal clearance, including national sex offender clearance.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance; motor vehicle records are required.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement corporate engagement strategies to increase revenue, in-kind support, sponsorships, and strategic partnerships across programs and geographic areas.
Cultivate, solicit, steward, and expand relationships with corporate partners, business leaders, and community stakeholders to meet organizational fundraising goals.
Partner with Santa for Seniors and Advancement leadership on corporate engagement strategies supporting multi-state expansion, visibility, and sustainable revenue.
Manage corporate partnerships throughout the relationship lifecycle, including prospecting, proposal development, negotiation, activation, reporting, and renewal.
Collaborate with programs, advancement, communications, and executive leadership to identify partnerships that align business interests with organizational priorities and community impact.
Secure and manage corporate sponsorships, cause-marketing initiatives, employee engagement opportunities, workplace giving programs, and other partnership investments.
Represent the organization at corporate, community, and networking events to strengthen visibility, build relationships, and identify partnership opportunities.

Benefits

37.5-hour work week
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance at no cost to the employee
Up to two weeks of vacation in the first year, based on hours worked
Up to two weeks of sick leave, based on hours worked
12 paid agency-recognized holidays
Two floating holidays
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, subject to eligibility
Employee Assistance Program for the employee and family
Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the organization’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit status