Job Description
Job Description
CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT OFFICER
POSITION SUMMARY
Unit : Corporate Engagement
Department : Development
Reports to : Senior Director of Development
Classification : Non-Exempt, Full-Time
The Corporate Engagement Officer supports HMl's external engagement initiatives in the area of corporate relations and meaningful corporate engagement, both for the purpose of increasing HMl's visibility, corporate partnerships and overall philanthropic support. As part of the Development Team, the Corporate Engagement Officer advises and collaborates on overall corporate strategy, including but not limited to event funding, foundation grants, corporate volunteer opportunities and special initiatives. This position will maintain a full portfolio of companies for which they are the primary relationship manager and will also actively research and pursue new corporate prospects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / JOB DUTIES
PORTFOLIO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- Contributes to and executes on the development and refinement of HMl's corporate partner relationships and corporate volunteer strategy
- Maintains and grows portfolio of revenue generating companies and manages all project activities generated from these companies
- Manages and cultivates corporate relationships serving as main point of contact for portfolio corporations
- Ensures that HMI leverages corporate employee giving and co-branded opportunities with corporate partners in conjunction with HMl's Coordinator Community Engagement and Volunteers
- Uses Raiser's Edge database to note and track, in detail, the entire arc of HMl's relationship with a corporation, including work efforts and all corporate engagement activities
CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT! PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Helps develop strategic partnerships with corporate groups in accordance with the organization's engagement strategyResearches, identifies and engages new corporations and leverages knowledge of company's CSR positioning to connect with HMI in an organic and meaningful mannerLeads project management for special initiatives as it relates to corporate engagementHelps create partnership proposals, ensures that they are delivered in a timely manner and that deliverables of approved proposals are metWorks with Director of Institutional Giving to maximize corporate philanthropy opportunities and incorporate those opportunities in the overall strategy for each company where applicableEnsures that corporate partners are always recognized appropriately by logo or in printed name and that all partners' guidelines are followed pursuant to that listingMaintains working knowledge of all corporate strategies to assist when called upon to do soDevelop, Manage and Curate Pride Initiatives with other companiesCoordinates all communication activities related to corporate engagement, including social media presence, e-newsletter, and HMI website.May be assigned other related job duties as determined by the Management of HMI
EDUCATION I EXPERIENCE I KNOWLEDGE REQUREMENTS
Minimum of five (5) years' experience in fundraising, corporate social responsibility / philanthropy, or salesPrior corporate relationships a strong plusKnowledge of Raiser's Edge and / or other CRM softwareOTHER DESIRED QUALIF I CATIONS
Excellent organizational, administrative, verbal presentation and written skillsDetail oriented with superior project management skillsExcellent interpersonal communication, facilitation, and people relationship skillsBusiness cultivation and relationship management skillsAbility to exercise independent judgement; and make sound decisionsCollaborative team player; entrepreneurial and creativeProfessional and personal alignment with HMl's mission, vision and core values supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, including a commitment to diversity andWORK ENV I RONMENT
The work environment is consistent with an office and human service program environmentNoise level is moderateSome moderate lifting will be required during or at specific events and at times in the office environmentEmployee will be required to travel to corporate worksites throughout the New York metropolitan areaThis is a Union position and thus will require contributions from employee's payroll for Union duesHMI is a Hybrid office with 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.Job Posted by ApplicantPro
