Assistant Director, Corporate Relations - Illinois Fire Service Institute

Duties & Responsibilities

• Corporate Relations & Development • Develop and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies for corporate prospects, including visits, presentations, and proposal submissions. • Build and execute a long-term corporate relations strategy that increases revenue in support of IFSI’s mission. • Identify, research, and manage a portfolio of corporate donors and prospects. • Strengthen relationships with corporate leaders, fire service affiliates, and industry partners to raise visibility and support for IFSI. • Represent IFSI at corporate meetings, national fire service trade shows, and industry events. • Collaborate with IFSI leadership, business, and communications teams to align fundraising strategies with organizational goals. • Connect IFSI firefighting subject matter experts with corporate partners to facilitate in depth talks related to training, outreach, and industry needs.
  
  
• • Develop budgets, monitor fundraising outcomes, and provide regular reports to leadership. • Manage corporate affiliate programs. • Maintain accurate donor and prospect records while handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Community Engagement
  • Support IFSI’s participation in community and professional events to strengthen partnerships and visibility.
  • Work closely with Strategic Communications and Marketing on outreach efforts.
• Other Duties
  • Perform other duties as required and participate in special projects as assigned.