Manager, Corporate Partnerships

City Year • Boston, MA

1d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Partnerships Manager will manage a portfolio of corporate partners and prospects while contributing to corporate stewardship, sponsorship fulfillment, and partner engagement efforts to grow philanthropic support and deliver an exceptional donor experience. City Year is a trailblazing, youth-powered organization working to create conditions that enable young people to reach their full potential, build leadership skills, and contribute to vibrant communities. Research shows the more time a student spends with a City Year AmeriCorps member serving as a student success coach, the better the student outcomes—academically, interpersonally and in terms of attendance. A public-private partnership, City Year is a proud member of AmeriCorps, operating in 29 U.S. cities with international affiliates in the U.K. and South Africa. Today, 40,000 alums continue to lead and serve where they live and work. City Year Greater Boston (CYGB) is seeking a dynamic and relationship-driven Corporate Partnerships Manager to help grow and steward the organization’s corporate partners. Reporting to the Director of Corporate and Foundation Partnerships, this role will manage a portfolio of corporate donors and prospects while supporting the strategy, stewardship, and execution of CYGB’s broader corporate engagement efforts. The Corporate Partnerships Manager will play a critical role in securing philanthropic support from local and national companies through corporate sponsorships, employee engagement opportunities, and event partnerships. This individual will cultivate meaningful relationships with corporate partners, identify new funding opportunities, and ensure an exceptional donor experience through thoughtful stewardship and engagement. Working closely with the Director of Corporate and Foundation Partnerships and Managing Director of Development, this position will help execute a comprehensive corporate fundraising strategy that supports CYGB’s mission and annual fundraising goals. The Manager will also oversee sponsorship fulfillment and stewardship activities across the corporate portfolio, ensuring partners receive timely communications, recognition, impact reporting, and engagement opportunities. This is an ideal opportunity for an emerging fundraising professional who is eager to build a portfolio of donors, strengthen relationship management skills, and contribute to a high-performing development team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Three or more years of experience in corporate fundraising/partnerships, business development, sales, account management, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong external relationships
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced and diverse environment
• Authorized documentation to work in the United States of America
• Criminal background history clearance to work with school-age children, depending on the position

Nice To Haves

• Experience using donor or customer relationship management software (Salesforce preferred)
• Passion for and understanding of City Year’s mission
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office tools
• Experience using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of corporate donors and prospects through strategic cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and renewal activities.
• Develop and execute individualized engagement strategies that deepen relationships and increase philanthropic support.
• Identify and cultivate new corporate partnership opportunities through prospect research, networking, and community engagement.
• Secure financial support through corporate sponsorships, employee engagement opportunities, and other partnership initiatives.
• Support the Director of Corporate Partnerships in developing strategies to grow corporate giving and diversify revenue sources.
• Partner with the Managing Director of Development and Director of Corporate Partnerships on select high-value corporate relationships and proposals.
• Lead the execution of stewardship activities across the corporate portfolio, ensuring partners receive timely recognition, reporting, and meaningful engagement opportunities.
• Develop customized impact reports, stewardship materials, and partner communications.
• Collaborate with program, marketing, and communications teams to create engaging partner experiences and showcase impact.
• Partner with event teams to manage sponsorship solicitation and fulfillment for City Year's annual fundraising and engagement events.
• Build and maintain relationships with event sponsors while identifying opportunities to convert event supporters into year-round partners.
• Track sponsorship commitments, benefits, deliverables, and renewal opportunities.
• Maintain accurate donor and relationship records in Salesforce, including contacts, opportunities, meeting notes, proposals, and next steps.
• Support proposal development, grant materials, sponsorship packages, and donor communications.
• Conduct prospect research and maintain a healthy pipeline of new corporate prospects.
• Collaborate across the Development team to support fundraising campaigns, events, and organizational priorities.
• Represent City Year Greater Boston at corporate, community, and networking events.
• Contribute to a culture of philanthropy, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Support sitewide initiatives, including fundraising events, Learning & Development Days (LDDs), AmeriCorps member appreciation events, AmeriCorps member interviews, and team programs. This may include lifting up to 25 pounds of equipment/supplies and standing for up to 8 hours on event days.
• Organize, lead, and/or assist in executing special projects that may fall outside the scope of regular duties. The specific responsibilities and purpose of special projects may vary.
• Assume other tasks as delegated by supervisor.

Benefits

• health insurance with Flexible Spending Account
• paid vacation
• holidays
• parental leave
• 401K
• medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment and disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) plan(s)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level