Corporate and Foundations Relations Director
Company: City Year
Location: Denver
Posted on: September 17, 2023
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Job Description:
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requisition id R7216 COVID-19 Notice Our number one priority is the
health and safety of ouremployees andAmeriCorps membersand their
families;our students and school partners; and the community at
large from COVID-19.Proof of COVID-19 vaccination isrequiredfor
employmentand service- all staff members, including remote
staff,and AmeriCorps membersare required tobe fullyvaccinated* no
later than their start date. If you are unable to be vaccinated for
medical reasons or sincerely-held religious beliefs, we will
consider requests for reasonable accommodation consistent with our
policy, and where we are able toprovidesuch accommodations without
undue hardship to theorganizationpursuant toapplicable
law.Notwithstanding any languageherein, City Year willcomply
withany state, local, or federal orders, statutes, or regulations
that may conflict with the COVID-19 vaccination policy.
*Individuals are considered fully vaccinated 14 days after the
completion of their primary vaccination series. Active City Year
Corps or Staff members must login to Workday/cyresource to apply
internally. Application Instructions Click Apply to submit your
online application. Please attach a resume and thoughtful cover
letter on the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV" field.
Number of Positions: 1Compensation: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00
Annually Commensurate with Experience and LocationWork Location:
Hybrid On-Site/Remote Position Overview As a member of the
Development team, the Corporate and Foundations Relations Director
will lead stewardship of current corporate and foundation
fundraising efforts, as well as identify, cultivate, and secure new
funding opportunities to grow private revenue for City Year Denver.
Reporting to the
Managing Director, Development, and working closely with site
leadership, Site Board and Associate Board members, the Corporate
and Foundations Relations Director will contribute to achieving the
departmental goal of achieving/exceeding the private revenue goal
of $1.1M for FY24. Job Description This person will be an effective
relationship builder and storyteller who can bring our educational
equity work to life though strong presentations, communication, and
grant proposals that inspire investment and build a pipeline of
corporate philanthropy and foundation funding. They will be a
creative fundraiser, passionate about education and social justice
that leverages their network, knowledge of Denver corporations and
foundations, existing City Year relationships, and targeted
prospects to build a pipeline of champions. They will develop
customized philanthropic engagement that builds genuine connection,
advancing this important work, including the prioritization of time
and resources to ensure maximum return. This individual must
possess a collaborative working style; someone who will serve as a
producer and thought partner to leadership and stakeholders
throughout the site, as well as leveraging the support and
resources from City Year's national Headquarters
team.Responsibilities Corporate Partnerships* Work closely with the
Managing Director, Development to retain and cultivate existing
corporate revenue and develop strategies to grow the corporate
portfolio over time.* Work closely with the Board and Development
Team, to identify, engage, and cultivate corporate prospects that
can make annual and multiyear investments at the $10,000+ level.*
Leverage existing City Year programs, including Team Sponsorships,
corporate service days, and specialty market events, and design new
initiatives to attract new partners.* Manage the local contacts for
City Year's national relationships at up to $100,000+ annually,
with the opportunity to work on national strategies for
growth.Foundations Relations* Work closely with the Executive
Director, Managing Director, Development, and Regional Grants
Manager to oversee a portfolio of existing foundation relationships
and identify, research, and set strategies to actively prospect new
foundation funders with a goal of increasing funding.*
Systematically track deadlines & foundation expectations to ensure
reports and letters of intent are submitted in a timely manner to
ensure ongoing funding.* Work closely with Regional Grant Writer to
submit compelling and timely grant proposals and reports. Pipeline
Development and Prospect EngagementFor both Corporate and
Foundations* Act as a thought partner with the Managing Director,
Development and Executive Director to strategize and manage donor
prospect stewardship efforts, which may include school site visits,
corporate service days, and other external networking events.*
Manage Associate Board with intentional engagement and partner with
Board members to expand our current network of supporters.* Partner
with Development Team to manage and strengthen Mentor Program*
Prepare Executive Director and Managing Directors to make asks, as
necessary.* Actively participate in bi-weekly pipeline meetings
with Development Team and Executive Director.* Participate in
monthly Board Development Committee calls with the Managing
Director, Development. Donor Recognition and Development
Operations* Develop and maintain strategic moves management plan to
direct and monitor the progress of donor relationships.* Ensure
accurate maintenance of donor information, revenue records, and
collection documentation in Salesforce.* Regularly monitor progress
and follow up to ensure timely collection of gifts.* Ensure
existing and new donors are added to mailing lists and
campaigns.Qualifications* 5 -8 years' experience in fundraising,
sales, or other relationship management * Experience creating and
implementing cultivation strategies with corporate donors*
Experience working with foundations, identifying prospects, and
writing proposals* Expertise in Salesforce a plus Proven track
record of meeting and exceeding goals* Entrepreneurial and eager to
build a sustainable program* Strong and compelling oral and written
communications* Strong collaborator and individual contributor who
can adapt their style to the circumstances* Able to work
effectively under pressure, handle competing priorities and respond
to short deadlines, with a team and independently* Strong passion
for and commitment to City Year's mission of delivering high impact
service to children and schools; developing young adults
participating in national service; promoting and advancing the
concept of voluntary national service; belief in youth as agents of
social change* City Year / AmeriCorps experience is a
plusAdditional Qualities Needed: In order to succeed in this role,
an applicant must have the following competencies:* Relationship
Development: Knowledge of high net worth communities via local
business, civic, and cultural networks. Understanding and
experience working with Denver's philanthropic community. Builds
trust in critical partner relationships, both internal and external
to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes and advances City Year's
mission.* Manage to Results: Sets high expectations and holds self
and team accountable for results. Ability manage time effectively
and prioritize multiple projects with a positive can-do attitude.
Flexibility to meet sudden and unpredictable partnership needs and
willingness to work outside standard established business hours.*
Communication: Persuasive storyteller that conveys thoughts clearly
and concisely. Communicates well verbally and in writing, tailoring
communication for the audience and situation. Demonstrate personal
presence and confidence when working with partners. Can connect
tasks to the organizational mission to communicate effectively
internally and externally.* Strategic Thinking & Curiosity: Able to
think conceptually and analytically. Able to identify the
information needed to develop strategies and know when to elevate
or seek guidance. Willing and eager to learn as well as able to
identify key pieces of information.Benefits Full time employees
will be eligible for all benefits including vacation and sick days
and organization holidays. -You may participate in all benefit
programs that City Year establishes and makes available to eligible
employees, under (and subject to all provisions of) the plan
documents that govern those programs. Currently, City Year offers
medical, dental and vision, life, accidental death and
dismemberment and disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts
(FSA), other benefits including 401(k) plan(s) pursuant to the
terms and conditions of company policy and the 401(k) plan
document. -For more information, click here . Employment at City
Year is at-will. - City Year does not sponsor work authorization
visas. Why City Year? City Year helps students and schools succeed,
while preparing the next generation of civically engaged leaders
who can work across lines of difference. Diverse teams of City Year
AmeriCorps members provide support to students, classrooms and the
whole school. Schools that partner with City Year are up to two to
three times more likely to improve in English and math assessments,
and the more time students spend with AmeriCorps members, the more
they improve on social, emotional and academic skills- skills that
help students thrive in school and contribute to their community.
City Year's 900 staff and 3,000 AmeriCorps members work and serve
in 29 communities across the -U.S., including -Boston (where City
Year was founded in 1988 and is headquartered), Baton Rouge,
Buffalo, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbia, Columbus, Dallas, Denver,
Detroit, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Little Rock, Los Angeles,
Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, New Hampshire, New Orleans, New York,
Orlando, Philadelphia, Providence, Sacramento, San Antonio, San
Jos--/Silicon Valley, Seattle/King County, Tulsa and Washington,
D.C. City Year also has international affiliates in -the U.K. and
-South Africa. A proud member of the AmeriCorps national service
network, City Year is supported by AmeriCorps, local school
districts and private philanthropy. City Year has - been designated
a 4-star charity by - Charity Navigator since 2003, - putting City
Year in the top 1% of non-profits nationwide for - accountability,
transparency and responsible fiscal management, -and -placing City
Year among the most trustworthy nonprofits in America. - Benefits
City Year offers a comprehensive benefits package that helps our
employees live their best lives and grow personally and
professionally. Core Values City Year's core values include
advancing diversity, social justice for all, and inclusive
environments where everyone can thrive. We aspire to become an
antiracist organization, to support the holistic growth and
development of our AmeriCorps members, and to promote educational
equity for all students. -We work each day, in partnership with
schools and communities, to ensure that people of all identities
feel welcome, valued, empowered and engaged. As an equal
opportunity employer, City Year is committed to providing
employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex,
gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation,
national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status,
pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics,
or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. City Year
encourages people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply,
particularly Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC); those
who are first in their family to attend college; adults without a
college degree; LGBTQIA+ community; and people from low-income
backgrounds. Learn More About Us Learn more at www.cityyear.org ,
City Year'sFacebook page , onTwitter , andLinkedIn .
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