Corporate Relationship Manager

Michigan Humane•Detroit, MI

10d•Remote

About The Position

The Corporate Relationship Manager is responsible for building, cultivating, and strengthening a portfolio of philanthropic corporate sponsors and donors in support of the organization’s mission. Through best practices in relationship management, this role is essential to growing the donor pipeline and providing increased levels of support for both existing and expansionary programs. The role involves collaboration with internal stakeholders and the creation of partnership opportunities in alignment with the organization’s goals with the purpose of raising funds for general operating support, project funding, and events.

Requirements

High School diploma (or equivalent) required, associate degree in marketing, communications or nonprofit management preferred.
Minimum of 5 years relationship management experience with a nonprofit, membership or trade association.
Microsoft Office proficiency, Internet and computer software skills are required.
Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising software experience preferred.
Knowledge of metro Detroit and Michigan corporations.
Ability to set priorities, manage multiple relationships and meet deadlines.
Strong relationship skills and professionalism.
Patient, enthusiastic, kind, and compassionate when working with both animals and people.
Commitment to the overall mission of Michigan Humane.

Responsibilities

Build a pipeline of corporate partners, cultivating those already in our network with an approach focused on strong relationships.
Own and steward a portfolio of partners with accountability to annual renewals and corporate fundraising goals.
With VP, develop a corporate solicitation plan for each fundraising event in the year ahead, including a moves management plan.
Create proposals for partners with multiple event and program sponsorship potential.
Create a corporate membership program as a tool to onboard new corporate partners.
Maintain relationship records in donor database and sponsor details in Sponsorship Tracker.
Work with Marketing Dept. to ensure sponsorship fulfillment.
Work with Volunteer Dept. to share corporate volunteer activity.
Cultivate relationships by greeting corporate volunteers and work to create funding opportunities with new companies.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
403(b) Retirement Savings Account
Opportunities for professional development, growth, and continuing education
A positive and collaborative work environment
Work-life balance and flexible working hours (compressed work schedule option!)
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Human & Pet Bereavement
Clinic discounts to up to 75% off services for your own pet(s)
Relaxed dress code
Wellness program with professional counseling services available to employees
Animal food discount
Free or discounted adoption fees to adopt a new friend.
Sabbatical Policy
Uniform Allowance
Paid Parental Leave
Yearly performance reviews & employee engagement surveys
Student Loan Relief Eligibility through Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program