Advancement Director Corporate Engagement

Job Description

Job Description

Job title : Director of Corporate Engagement

Reports to : VP of Advancement

Supervisory Responsibilities : Corporate Engagement Team

Type of position : Full Time

Salary-Exempt Status : Overtime Exempt

Position Overview :

The Director of Corporate Engagement leads the Corporate Engagement team at Make-A-Wish OKI, with a primary focus on cultivating and managing relationships with corporate prospects and partners. This role executes strategies around corporate sponsorships, cause marketing partnerships, employee engagement initiatives, internal event sponsorship and other corporate donor engagement opportunities to advance the mission of Make-A-Wish OKI. The Director collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to maximize corporate engagement and support for wish-granting activities.

Essential Job Functions :

• Effectively manage the activities and performance of the Corporate Engagement team.
• Lead performance of the team through regular and timely communication, one-on-ones, interims, and annual reviews
• Meeting identified Corporate Engagement revenue goals and ensuring the team is aligned with those goals.
• With the support of the VP of Advancement, implement strategic initiatives to cultivate and steward corporate partnerships in alignment with Make-A-Wish OKI's mission and fundraising goals regardless of location.
• With the support of the VP of Advancement, implement strategic initiatives to cultivate and steward corporate partnerships in alignment with Make-A-Wish OKI's mission and fundraising goals regardless of location.
• Lead the Corporate Engagement team in identifying and securing corporate sponsorships, cause marketing partnerships, and other revenue-generating opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Team to develop compelling proposals and marketing materials to attract corporate partners.
• Identify emerging trends and opportunities in corporate philanthropy and develop strategies to capitalize on them.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with existing corporate partners to maximize engagement and support for Make-A-Wish OKI.
• Develop customized engagement plans for key corporate partners, including opportunities for employee volunteerism, cause-related marketing campaigns, and corporate giving programs.
• Support team in their procurement of internal event sponsorship across the chapter while working with Impact Fund and Major Gift team on event success.
• Collaborate with mission staff to ensure effective cultivation, stewardship, and recognition of corporate partners' contributions to wish-granting activities.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of corporate partnerships and provide regular updates to internal stakeholders and organizational leadership.

Data Management and Reporting

Data and Analytics

Core Competencies

Reliable - As reliable employees, we are consistently kind and respectful. We earn the confidence and trust of those we work with. We navigate our work with honesty and integrity by being accountable for the commitments we make.

Communicator -We own our roles as communicators by being authentic and consistent in our communications with each other. We foster open dialogue and encourage giving and receiving feedback. We share respectfully and listen carefully.

Inclusive- We are employees who strive to be inclusive, we invite the perspectives and insights others share. We value collective problem-solving and the shared success of every member of the chapter team toward our common goals.

Humble- Humble employees seek to continuously become more self-aware and assume best intentions in others. We are willing to consider how we show up to our work, seek clarity from others, and take responsibility for our words and actions.

Planful- We show respect for our work and others by being planful. We are organized in the management of our daily work. We are on time and prepared for meetings. And we embrace changes that create more effective and efficient ways to work together.

Energetic- We are excited about working with others who believe in the future of our chapter and take our functional and cultural roles seriously. We are resilient and supportive of each other through wins and challenges.

Pathfinder- People leaders are clear on the direction of the chapter and work hard to ensure there is clarity for our staff. We hold our teams and each other accountable. We collaborate with our peer leaders to remove barriers and maintain regular communication with each other to create unity within our teams.

Influencer- As leaders in this organization, we can create impact, shape decisions and effect outcomes. We take this responsibility seriously and commit to the hard work it takes to be unified and consistent for the success of this mission.

Mobilizer- We are leaders who align ourselves and our teams as changes happen in our chapter. We model adaptability, resilience, and positive culture during strategic shifts. We believe that we grow stronger by staying agile and pursuing continuous learning and growth for ourselves and the people we lead.

Partner- As leaders, we understand that we have an obligation to foster unity within chapter leadership. We are concerned for the wellbeing and success of each of our peers and their teams. We show up as capable, confident, and strategic so that every leader has the internal support needed to be successful.

Qualifications

Physical Demands

While performing this job, employees may be required to talk, stand, or sit for long periods of time, walk, climb stairs, key data, stoop, twist, bend, crawl, speak and hear. Employees may drive a motor vehicle and may be required to travel during business hours. Person must also be able to move / lift to 20 pounds. While performing this job employee is exposed to weather prevalent at the time with varying noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.