Corporate Relations Manager

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY VISION AND MISSION

The vision of Habitat for Humanity is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. The mission statement is: “Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity bring people together to build homes, community, and hope!” This mission is accomplished primarily through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, to build and rehabilitate houses for families in need of affordable housing. It is meant to be a hand-up, not a hand-out, in that the new homeowner is asked to spend a significant number of hours working on his or her new home and will be asked to repay a loan for the cost of the home.

ABOUT DUPAGE & CHICAGO SOUTH SUBURBS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

The DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity provides decent affordable housing to those in need who either reside in the state of Illinois, specifically in DuPage County and Chicago South Suburbs. Headquartered in Wheaton and Oak Forest, the affiliate has served over 300 families since its inception and has plans to grow in capacity to serve over 40 additional families per year.

DHFH/CSS operates under the umbrella of HFHI, but is solely responsible for funding its operation, choosing partner families, constructing, or rehabbing homes and ensuring the success of its partner families in DuPage County and Chicago South Suburbs.

The Corporate Relations Manager is responsible for the cultivation, retention, and growth of corporate partners at DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity.

This individual will work under the direction of the Director of Development, helping to identify new corporate partners in DuPage and the Chicago South Suburbs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Identify, build, and maintain relationships in the corporate community within DuPage & the Chicago South Suburbs and develop partnerships with this community to provide financial and volunteer support

o Lead all fundraising efforts in the corporate community, including build day sponsorships, organizational gifts, employee giving, and special event sponsorship opportunities

o Develop appeal letters, solicitation materials, and other communication pieces tailored for the corporate community

o Maintain donor records with updated contact information, meeting notes, and other key information; producing necessary fundraising reports (experience in Raiser’s Edge is preferred)

o Cultivate, retain, and grow corporate partners through donations, sponsorships, employee giving, gifts in kind, grants, and mission support

o Research corporations and businesses in the Chicago South Suburbs as part of a portfolio of potential corporate partners

· Support the design, implementation, and outreach for a specific portfolio of prospects, and prepare written materials and requests in keeping with Department standards

· Manage planning and logistics for cultivation and recognition programs and events to deepen relationships with current corporate partners and prospects

· Serve as an ambassador within the corporate community

o Attend various corporate community meetings and chamber events

o Expand Habitat for Humanity’s sphere of influence in the larger corporate and foundation community of Southern Cook County

· The ability to travel throughout southern Cook County, DuPage County, and the Chicagoland area is required.

· Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, business, communications, marketing, nonprofit management, civic leadership, public management, or closely related field preferred. Direct, applicable experience can be substituted to satisfy degree requirements.

· Minimum of two years of experience in development, donor relations, nonprofit management, or fundraising capacity

· Personal volunteer experience and commitment to volunteerism in community service

Competencies/Skills:

· Outstanding teamwork and collaboration skills

· Demonstrated communications and public speaking skills

· Experience with donor database tools, preferably The Raiser’s Edge

· Experience with special events and peer-to-peer fundraising

· Expertise in Microsoft Office products

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· High level of organization and attention to detail and accuracy

· Propensity to be a self-starter

· Ability to work under pressure; meet multiple deadlines and set priorities

· Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively within a diverse community and engage the community and corporate leaders

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

DuPage Habitat offers a competitive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, 403(b) and a generous paid time off package.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The job duties listed in this job description may not be inclusive of all requirements of this position; other duties may be assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,250.00 - $54,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wheaton, IL 60187

Salary : $51,250 - $54,500