Current Openings

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.