POSITION TITLE:Corporate Relations Officer

SUPERVISOR:Vice President, Institutional Relations

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POSITION SUMMARY

The newly created position of Corporate Relations Officer will lead the generation and cultivation of unique corporate partnerships for significant social impact from the grassroots to the national level as a frontline fundraiser and relationship manager. The Corporate Relations Officer will implement an integrated strategic partnership program; manage a portfolio of current and prospective corporate investors and partners; and support a comprehensive strategy to grow the NAACP’s network, presence, and influence, with an emphasis on engaging key influencers in the business community. This role reports to the Vice President, Institutional Relations. The candidate is self-motivated and highly organized, with exceptional attention to accuracy; is flexible with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously, and has a keen passion for racial equity and social justice and strong alignment with NAACP’s mission and values.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• In coordination with the Institutional Relations team, reporting to the Vice President, Institutional Relations, and lead Corporate Relations Officer, set and achieve NAACP’s annual corporate revenue goals and coordinate moves management
• As a frontline fundraiser and relationship manager, coordinate high-level stewardship, solicitation and prospecting of corporate donors to meet annual fundraising targets
• In partnership with the Institutional Relations team, secure and build strategic partnerships with the business community to accelerate awareness and interest in NAACP
• Manage a portfolio of companies and organizations capable of gifts of up to $1M, including existing and prospective donors, securing renewals, and increasing their support over time
• Implement comprehensive and integrated corporate engagements for support and meaningful opportunities for corporations to support NAACP, as well as specific events or programmatic initiatives
• Coordinate with Development, Communications, and Strategy staff to seamlessly integrate offline and online messages and fundraising collateral, and donor engagement experiences related to corporate and other key influencers
• Assist in corporate research and the effective use of contact management systems and processes to oversee corporate donor acknowledgments and track pertinent donor and prospect information in Salesforce
• Assist with the planning of fundraising and cultivation events geared towards overall fundraising efforts in partnership with Development and Communications staff
• Represent NAACP at events and convenings featuring priority donors, partners, and influencers
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational/Professional Experience

• Educational background in a related area of study with at least five years of experience fundraising at mission-driven nonprofit organizations or in comparable business development or advocacy environment
• Excellent relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders, including funders, organizational leaders and team members at all levels of the organization
• Outstanding written communication skills with experience creating compelling proposals to secure funding
• Experience managing a corporate counsel to support general revenue and business engagement goals
• Previous experience with donor databases and/or CRMs, particularly Salesforce
• Capable of multitasking and working in a fast-paced complex environment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Exhibit keen attention to detail, including follow-through and follow-up.
• Have strong self-confidence but also be a team player.
• Strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills are required. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to effectively and comfortably build relationships;
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment across multiple programs and departments;
• Demonstrated ability for handling multiple, complex fundraising relationships simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strategic thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail;
• Highly organized, reliable, and able to balance priorities and meet deadlines;
• Self-directed, self-aware, and self-disciplined;
• Fluency in Salesforce and
• Flexible, energetic, positive, and creative.