Current Openings
Director of Corporate Relations
Title: Director of Corporate Relations
Summary: This position will support the Foundation's mission
by helping lead the organization in building new and high level
corporate partnerships, enhancing current partnerships and re-engaging
former corporate donors. In collaboration, with the Director of
Development and Marketing, the Director of Corporate Relations will
develop and implement an aggressive corporate fundraising plan ensuring
that fundraising goals are achieved and aligned with the Foundation's
mission and strategic goals. Strong communication skills are required to
articulate the Foundation's mission, goals and programs to successfully
"make the case" for support, as is the ability to interact effectively
with high profile individuals. The position will work closely with and
coordinate development activities with the Executive Director,
Initiative and Program Directors and Directors of the Partnership
offices of the Foundation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Cultivate, solicit and steward current and prospective corporate
donors for six and seven figure gifts to support the Foundation's
strategic goals.
- Develop and coordinate corporate funding strategies in consultation
with the Executive Director, Director of Development and Marketing,
Directors of the Partnership offices, and Initiative and Program
Directors.
- Serve as liaison with program staff to develop, strengthen and
expand corporate partnerships.
- Develop prospect strategies and help lead all facets of the donor
engagement process including donor research, meeting set up, preparation
of briefings and corporate marketing materials, follow up proposals,
reports and acknowledgements.
- Work closely with the Director of Marketing and Communications to
develop case statements, power-point presentations and collateral
materials.
- Provide information on corporate prospects for prospect tracking
system.
- Create, execute and evaluate corporate annual plan.
- Coordinate departmental strategic planning related to current and
potential corporate partners.
- Ability and willingness to travel on short notice.
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop new processes where needed to improve existing
processes.
- Recommend and lead efforts to improve existing processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and minimum seven years of successful fundraising
experience with emphasis on corporate giving preferred. Graduate degree
a plus.
- Knowledge of conservation issues preferred.
- Proven development track record.
- Highly polished and poised under pressure.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills including presentation
skills and ability to interact effectively with high profile individuals
a must.
- A demonstrated ability to lead others and get desired results.
- Ability to think strategically and plan for a period of 1-2 years in
the future.
- Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and
functional level.
- Ability to influence and persuade to achieve desired outcomes.
- Strong team player.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and follow-through
skills.
- Flexibility and ability to work independently in a rapidly changing
environment.
- Computer proficiency with databases, spreadsheets, and word
processing.
- Commitment to Foundation values.
Compensation: Commensurate with experience.
Location: Washington, DC
To apply, please send an e-mail, with attachments in Word format,
containing your cover letter describing your interest and
qualifications, resume, three professional references and your salary
requirements to Marla Oliver, Human Resources Coordinator, at HR6@nfwf.org. National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
Equal Opportunity Statement - The National Fish
and Wildlife Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. The Foundation
does not discriminate against any employee, applicant, director,
officer, contractor, or any other person with whom it deals because of
race, creed, color, disability, age, sex, veteran status, religion or
political affiliation. The Foundation complies with all federal and
local statutes prohibiting discrimination in employment.
Disclaimer - The statements contained herein are
intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be
performed by the employees in these positions. The statements are not
intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties, and skills required of a person in each position. Other
responsibilities, duties, and skills may be assigned and management
retains the right to add or change the responsibilities, duties, and
skills at any time.