Position Title: Corporate Partnerships Manager, Smithtown, NY (Full-Time)

Overall Summary: 
Under the supervision of the Chief Development Officer, the Corporate Partnerships Manager will be responsible for cultivating and managing a portfolio of corporations/businesses for high-impact partnerships, grants, multi-year gifts and sponsorships that align with the organization’s mission and strategic goals.
  
 Essential Functions:
• Identify and cultivate relationships with potential corporate partners to secure funding through donations, grants, and sponsorships
• Maintain strong mission-aligned relationships with current partners through consistent communication, reporting, and recognition
• Establish a portfolio of 50+ corporate donors with the goal of raising $300,000 annually. This goal pertains to corporate giving and sponsorships outside of special events.
• Create customized proposals, presentations, and reports tailored to the interests of each partner to enhance engagement and support
• Responsible for the planning, coordination, execution, budget, revenue and reporting of the organization’s major special events. Manage event committee meetings.
• Implement strategies to secure event sponsorships that align with corporate social responsibility goals and organizational initiatives
• Track partnership deliverables and ensure accurate data collection for impact reporting and recognition of partners 
• Coordinate volunteer opportunities and activities for corporate partners, enhancing their engagement with the organization

• Contribute to the success of the Capital Campaign by strategically engaging current and prospective corporate donors to help achieve fundraising goal
• Collaborate closely with members of the marketing and communications, program, and volunteer services teams to coordinate and maximize opportunities
• Work in a team environment to effectively represent GDF/AVD and its mission in the community
• Represent GDF/AVD at all development-related special events and meetings
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Chief Development Officer
• Always aware of safety rules and procedures, ensuring that the functions of this job are done in the safest possible manner and encouraging co-workers to do likewise

Essential Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college (preferably in Fundraising, Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing or other related field).  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with corporate partners and stakeholders.
• A solid understanding of business principles and the ability to negotiate partnership agreements that benefit both parties.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with corporate partners and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple partnerships and projects simultaneously.
• Previous experience in partnership development, fundraising, or a related field is often preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Physical Demands: The employee is required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead and bend to the floor, drive and/or travel, lift 25 pounds and exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally

Visual Acuity: Near acuity and accommodation are required for the ability to see and read text and copy of written materials for publishing and to read computer screen.  

Hearing Ability: Ability to interact with staff and public in an informal or formal way during events or public speaking.

Work Environment: Employee is exposed to office, kennel and residence environment.  This includes animal hair and dander as well as cleaning and antibacterial cleaning solutions.

Compensation Information:
The expected salary range for the position is $85,000 - $95,000 per year. The anticipated starting salary is between $85,000 and $87,500 will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program which includes an outstanding 403(b) plan, tuition reimbursement, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, generous paid time off, and more.