projectbread

Manager of Corporate Engagement

East Boston, Massachusetts

Sponsorship not specified$68k-$72kDetected 20 days ago

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About the role

Corporate Partnership Development and Management
Contribute to the Institutional Giving team's $3.4 million+ annual revenue goal.
Corporate Fundraising Strategy and Communication

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of prospective and current corporate partners, including preparing and leading donor calls and meetings, and soliciting and stewarding partners.
Lead corporate partner meetings, presentations, and engagement opportunities, serving as a primary relationship manager and ambassador for Project Bread.
Develop and implement engagement plans that deepen partner relationships through philanthropic support, employee engagement, volunteer opportunities, cause marketing campaigns, and other partnership activities.
Represent Project Bread at external events, conferences, and networking opportunities to build relationships and expand awareness of the organization's work and impact.
Work with the Director of Institutional Giving to develop and execute strategies to increase corporate philanthropy revenue and strengthen corporate eng ag ement. proposals, sponsorship requests, and other communications for corporate partners.
Conduct prospect research to identify potential partners that share Project Bread's commitment to ending hunger in Massachusetts.
Collaborate with program, policy, communications, and development colleagues to translate Project Bread's work into meaningful partnership and fundraising opportunities.
Support the development and refinement of corporate eng ag ement materials, including sponsorship packages, one-pagers, presentations, impact reports, and partner recognition content.
Lead corporate sponsorship and engagement efforts for Walk for Hunger, including prospecting, solicitation, stewardship, and renewal of corporate sponsors and partners.
Manage relationships with corporate teams, sponsors, and in-kind vendors, ensuring positive and coordinated partner e xperience throughout the event cycle.

Requirements

3 -5 years of professional fundraising experience, preferably managing and executing cause marketing, corporate volunteer and/or other corporate eng ag ement events
A successful track record of soliciting and closing sponsorships and/or gifts at the five-figure level
Strong verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to represent an organization professionally to external audiences
Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
There are innumerable ways to learn, grow and excel professionally. We know people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. Project Bread recognizes this when we review applications and take a broad look at the experience of each applicant. We want to get to know you and the unique strengths you will bring to the work. This said, we are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you can demonstrate most of the qualifications and experiences listed below.
Commitment to Project Bread's mission and values, including a passion for advancing equitable and sustainable solutions to end hunger.
Prior supervisory, team leadership, or project leadership experience
Experience developing persuasive written communications, including proposals, presentations, sponsorship requests, reports, or other donor- or client-facing materials
Demonstrated success building and managing external relationships with donors, corporate partners, clients, or other stakeholders
Deeply values diversity and inclusion as part of their work and is open to collaborating with partners, those with lived experience, and more to drive corporate connections that honor these values.
Working Location
All employees are currently working a hybrid remote and in-office model and are expected to spend at least some time in the office per week. The Manager of Corporate Eng ag ement is expect ed to work in the East Boston office on Tuesdays and Thursday and attend in-person meetings with external partners as needed, including occasional evening networking events.

Nice to have

Familiarity with Raiser's Edge or Blackbaud NXT, Microsoft SharePoint, and Asana or similar project management tools a plus.

Compensation

The Manager of Corporate Engagement will manage and grow a portfolio of corporate partners, develop compelling engagement and sponsorship opportunities, and serve as a key ambass ad or for Project Bread's radical approach to ending hunge r.
$68,000-72,000
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and writer who enjoys building meaningful relationships, translating complex initiatives into compelling funding opportunities, and identifying creative ways for corporate partners to invest in lasting solutions to food insecurity.
This position is a great fit for someone who is proactive, organized, and comfortable representing Project Bread internally and externally while helping connect corporate partners with innovative programs, advocacy efforts, and community-centered solutions that advance systemic change.
Contribute to the Institutional Giving team's $3.4 million+ annual revenue goal.

Benefits

We work in a fast-paced environment that values learning, innovation, and diverse perspectives.
Knowing its centrality to our work, Project Bread is committed to equity and inclusion.

Company info

To assist us in meeting our mission, Project Bread -The Walk for Hunger is seeking a Manager of Corporate Engagement to join our team.
At Project Bread, we have a deep commitment to creating positive social change and recognize that hunger and racism are inextricably linked.

Visa & Work Authorization

Lead corporate sponsorship and engagement efforts for Walk for Hunger, including prospecting, solicitation, stewardship, and renewal of corporate sponsors and partners.

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