Corporate Relations Manager

Description

United Way of Lane County is seeking a results-driven, donor-focused Corporate Relations Manager. This leader is responsible for growing and stewarding corporate partnerships and workplace giving efforts that advance United Way of Lane County's mission and strategic objectives. This role leads a portfolio of corporate accounts, drives the annual Community Campaign, and develops innovative strategies to increase corporate giving, sponsorships, and long-term engagement.

Individuals successful in this position have an aptitude for creating an exceptional philanthropic experience and sincerely enjoy building authentic, transformational relationships with corporate partners, volunteers, donors, and fellow staff. They tend to have a strong understanding of the local business and community landscape and a proven ability to generate sustainable revenue growth.

To apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be able to perform each essential duty listed below at a satisfactory level, with or without accommodation:

Corporate Fundraising & Resource Development

• Center resource development and relationship-building efforts in ways that reflect anti-racism – awareness of and addressing systemic inequalities, wealth gaps, and intersectionality.
• Lead full lifecycle and grow a portfolio of corporate partnerships including identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and securing sponsorships and grants.
• Spearhead the annual Community Campaign, serving as the year-round relationship manager for workplace partners and corporate sponsors.
  
  

Relationship Management & Engagement

• Serve as a strategic advisor to corporate partners on their philanthropic and employee engagement goals.
• Regularly attend community events, networking opportunities, and partner engagements to strengthen visibility and relationships.
  
  

Strategy, Data & Performance Management

• Analyze campaign performance data to identify trends, forecast results, and develop and execute annual and multi-year growth strategies
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, United Way network innovations, and fundraising best practices.
  
  

Volunteer & Leadership Development

• Recruit, train, and manage campaign volunteers, including Loaned Executives.
• Support and grow volunteer leadership structures that drive campaign success.
  
  

Organizational Collaboration & Community Impact

• Clearly articulate United Way's mission, value proposition, and measurable community impact.
• Actively participate in internal inclusion and belonging efforts.
• Partner with internal teams to align donor engagement with programmatic impact.
• Support organizational events and fundraising initiatives.
• This position may require the use of a personal vehicle to attend work-related events and activities from time to time.
  
  

Qualifications

See job description for full list of duties

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Education/ Experience

• Associates degree with 4 years related working experience; or Bachelor's degree in related field with 2 years of related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Demonstrated success managing donor or client relationships and achieving revenue goals.
• Strong relationship building, communication, and public speaking skills.
• Experience working collaboratively across teams and with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience leading committees or volunteers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
• Valid Oregon driver's license and reliable transportation with ability to travel locally.
  
  

Desired Skills And Knowledge

• Experience in CRM systems; familiarity with Virtuous a plus
• Experience in data-driven fundraising.
  
  

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities and skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable disabled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job. Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet 100% of the described qualifications. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position and encourage applicants to think broadly about how their lived and/or professional experience has prepared them to fulfill the duties of this position.

SALARY STATEMENT

The budgeted lifespan salary range for this position is currently: $55,500-$77,700 annually. Offered salaries are in alignment with Oregon's pay equity requirements and are determined by several factors including applicant's knowledge, ­­­skills, experience, position, equity, and market. We offer a bilingual pay differential for eligible employees.

United Way of Lane County offers a generous benefit package including: 4-weeks of PTO and 11 paid holidays; employer paid medical, dental, vision, and life and AD&D insurance; employee assistance program (EAP); and a 403(b) plan.

We have earned the Best Place for Working Parents® business designation in recognition of our commitment to supporting working parents.