Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager

The Overbrook School for the Blind is seeking a Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager who exudes a passion for the school, its students, and its employees. This position will report directly to the Director of Development.

The Mission of Overbrook School for the Blind (OSB) is to develop and deliver education that enhances the options available for persons with visual impairments, including those with additional challenges so that they have the greatest opportunity to experience active and fulfilling lives.

Organizational Description: OSB is a dynamic and multi-faceted organization centered around the operation of a private non-profit school for ages 3 to 21. Formal and informal parental feedback consistently highlights the caring and committed staff as a primary strength of the School. Along with three other Chartered Schools for the Deaf and Blind throughout Pennsylvania, OSB receives general operating support through an annual state appropriation that partially subsidizes the salaries and benefits for over 230 employees. In addition to school operations, OSB manages expansive Birth to 3 Services in multiple counties and oversees an International Program that serves nine developing countries in Southeast Asia. Additionally, OSB provides itinerant services by Teachers of the Visually Impaired to students in local school districts and charter schools. Since 1832, OSB’s legacy of innovation in service to children who are blind or visually impaired has been propelled by an energetic and dedicated workforce.

Job Functions:

Overbrook School for the Blind (OSB), a historic institution serving students with visual impairments since 1832, seeks a strategic and mission-driven Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager to join our growing Development and Communications team. This position plays a critical role in securing philanthropic support from corporations and foundations through grant writing, partnership cultivation, and stewardship activities. The Manager will be instrumental in supporting OSB’s Taking Flight campaign, annual fund, and institutional advancement efforts.

Essential Functions:

• Grants and Foundation Relations:
• Research, identify, and evaluate new foundation and grant opportunities aligned with OSB’s mission and programs.
• Develop and write compelling grant proposals, LOIs, reports, and other required materials for submission to foundations and government agencies.
• Maintain a calendar of submission and reporting deadlines and ensure timely delivery of high-quality materials.
• Collaborate with program staff, finance, and leadership to gather data, outcomes, and budgets for proposals.
• Corporate Partnerships:
• Cultivate and grow corporate support through sponsorships, employee engagement, volunteer opportunities, and cause marketing initiatives.
• Manage a portfolio of corporate partners and prospects, including stewardship and recognition efforts.
• Support the creation of customized partnership proposals and presentations.
• Donor Cultivation and Stewardship:
• Assist in cultivating major donors, including corporate and foundation representatives, through personalized outreach, events, and impact reporting.
• Coordinate site visits, briefings, and meetings with donors and prospects.
• Work closely with the Director of Development and Communications to align foundation and corporate support with major institutional priorities.
• Data Management and Reporting:
• Track activity, proposals, and outcomes in DonorPerfect CRM.
• Prepare fundraising reports, donor updates, and grant impact summaries for internal and external use.
  

Minimum Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or nonprofit certificate a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in fundraising, with a strong focus on grants, corporate partnerships, or foundation relations.
• Excellent writing, communication, and storytelling skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with DonorPerfect or similar CRM systems preferred.
• Passion for education, disability advocacy, and mission-driven work.
  
  

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Lifting: must be able to lift 50-lbs minimum, with assistance. Participate in 2 person lifts.
• Working Environment: Employees are subject to accidents and/or injuries, which may be incurred during the performance of the essential functions of the position. Work is primarily indoors but some outdoor activities may be required.
  
  

Benefits and Pay:

OSB offers a competitive salary and benefits package reflective of the applicant’s training and experience, including liberal financial support for the pursuit of advanced degrees. Applications from members of communities traditionally under-represented in school administrative positions are invited.

Overbrook School for the Blind Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Overbrook School for the Blind (OSB) has, and will continue to follow, a policy of recruiting, employing and promoting individuals best qualified for any position by reason of education, training, and experience without regard to race, color, ancestry, genetic information, familial or marital status, domestic or sexual violence victimization, ethnicity, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or non-job-related disability or the use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness or physical disability. OSB shall not discriminate against an individual who has exercised his/her rights against discrimination in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Overbrook School for the Blind offers a competitive salary and benefits package reflective of the applicant’s training and experience.