Manager, Corporate Relations

American Gastroenterological Association•Bethesda, MD

7d•$72,000 - $77,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AGA is hiring a Corporate Relations Manager to help build meaningful partnerships and secure funding for education, research, advocacy, patient programs, events, and other important initiatives. We’re looking for a relationship-builder who can connect industry priorities with AGA’s goals, develop compelling proposals and sponsorship opportunities, and manage funding opportunities from initial concept through closeout. If you’re organized, collaborative, and energized by turning ideas into funded programs, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

Three to five years’ experience in fundraising and/or business development.
Organized approach to work, with the ability to prioritize work on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Clear and professional written and oral communication skills.
Ability to quickly interpret complex information and implement it in daily practice.
Strong attention to detail and ability to clearly document processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Comfortable working in a digital workplace and with online program management, project management, and communication tools.
Proficiency and experience in customer service with high standards of timeliness and responsiveness.
Disciplined self-starter who is confident, communicative, organized, and reliable.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a medical or healthcare association a plus.
Event sponsorship, corporate relations, and grant fundraising a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage and develop key relationships with new and existing industry partners, identifying opportunities for collaboration based on the partners’ funding goals/priorities and AGA’s program priorities.
Nurture relationships with medical education companies (MECs)
Lead fundraising effort with designated companies for AGA programming, including health care professionals focused medical education, patient education, events and conferences, advocacy programs, research, scholarships, and other AGA programs, meeting pre-specified fundraising goal per program.
Gather intelligence and develop communication tools used to inform internal audiences about current and prospective funders.
Serve as the Corporate Relations lead for an assigned portfolio of AGA programs and initiatives, ensuring achievement of fundraising goals and effective partner stewardship.
Communicate and give presentations clearly and confidently to internal and external audiences of varied backgrounds and experiences.
Initiate a collaborative environment where teamwork, collegiality and self-motivation are necessary for success.
Establish relationships with a broad range of staff, partners and other stakeholders; communicate effectively in a variety of ways including, in person, on the phone, in virtual meetings and by email.