Corporate Relations Manager

Seattle Humane•Bellevue, WA

1d•$80,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Relations Manager leads Seattle Humane’s corporate giving strategy and serves as the primary liaison for corporate partners. The role develops and executes strategies to identify, engage, secure, and steward corporate support, and grows the organization’s portfolio of corporate supporters. This includes corporate sponsorships, workplace giving, cause marketing, and in-kind relationships, as well as customized opportunities aligned with organizational priorities and partner objectives. The manager builds long-term partner relationships, negotiates and plans activations and sponsorships, supports fundraising and signature events, and coordinates campus tours and other engagement opportunities. The position collaborates across operations, development, marketing, and executive leadership; represents Seattle Humane in public and partner-facing settings; and develops proposals, agreements, presentations, impact reports, and stewardship materials. Raiser's Edge, Luminate, and other reporting tools are used to track activity and goals and inform decisions. The role also provides project-management support for partnership initiatives and strategic priorities assigned by the Associate Director of Events and Strategic Partnerships. This is a full-time, exempt position in the Development department. It is based at Seattle Humane’s Bellevue, Washington campus, with a hybrid structure requiring in-office presence 2–3 days per week or as organizational and event needs determine. Occasional evening and weekend work is required for special events. Local travel and time-sensitive work-related errands may also be required. The role has no supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Six or more years of experience with corporate giving and partnerships.
Three years of progressively responsible experience in corporate relations, fundraising, business development, strategic partnerships, account management, or related external relationship-building roles.
Strong relationship-building, negotiation, presentation, and customer-service skills.
Experience planning and delivering public presentations to professional groups, both virtually and in person.
Exceptional discretion, independent judgment, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to manage competing priorities, anticipate needs, and respond effectively to time-sensitive requests.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build trusting relationships with peers, leadership, volunteers, and external partners, and work with diverse styles and personalities.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including prioritizing, managing deadlines, and following through accurately and consistently.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with project-management tools.
Experience maintaining accurate records and processes and performing precise, reliable data analysis.
Valid Washington State driver’s license and reliable personal transportation.
Ability to work full time, 40 hours per week, with required in-office presence 2–3 days weekly or as determined by organizational and event needs.
Availability for occasional evening and weekend hours for special events.
Availability for local travel and time-sensitive work-related errands and logistical assignments, including on short notice.
Ability to sit or stand at a desk for significant periods and use a computer; analyze problems; communicate clearly orally and in writing; concentrate and produce accurate work despite interruptions; and collaborate with varied groups and audiences.
Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated interest in and passion for nonprofit work and animal welfare.

Responsibilities

Lead the organization’s corporate giving strategy, including corporate sponsorships, workplace giving, cause marketing, and in-kind relationships.
Manage and expand a portfolio of corporate partners and high-potential prospects to support long-term engagement, investment, and sustainable revenue growth.
Develop and expand the corporate partnership program with customized engagement and investment opportunities, securing and renewing annual and multi-year commitments.
Steward corporate partners through strategic communication and meaningful recognition.
Lead negotiation and planning for corporate activations, sponsorship benefits, events, and promotional campaigns.
Support fundraising, community engagement, and signature events by cultivating corporate participation and enhancing sponsor experiences.
Coordinate and lead customized campus tours and engagement opportunities for partners and prospective supporters.
Collaborate with operations, development, marketing, and executive leadership to identify partnership opportunities.
Represent Seattle Humane in meetings, presentations, events, and other public forums.
Create partnership proposals, sponsorship agreements, presentations, impact reports, and stewardship materials.
Use Raiser's Edge, Luminate, and reporting tools to track activity, measure goals, identify trends, and inform decisions.
Manage multiple initiatives, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness.
Provide project-management support for partnership initiatives, special projects, and strategic priorities assigned by the Associate Director of Events and Strategic Partnerships.
Communicate professionally with staff, volunteers, donors, corporate and community partners, vendors, and board members.
Travel locally and complete work-related errands, deliveries, purchases, and logistical assignments as needed.