Corporate Partnerships Officer

POSITION SUMMARYUnder the direction of the Director of Corporate Partnerships, the Corporate Partnerships Officer is a key member of the development team at Feeding San Diego (FSD). This position is responsible for achieving and increasing corporate and community–based fundraising goals through corporate sponsorship and grants, cause marketing, campaigns, volunteer engagement, and other partnerships that generate funds and raise awareness.The Corporate Partnerships Officer will focus on building relationships with businesses to secure funding, sponsorships, and in-kind donations. This role involves fundraising, donor relations, and community engagement, acting as a bridge between the organization and potential corporate partners. Key responsibilities include developing fundraising strategies, identifying and cultivating relationships with corporate donors, and creating compelling proposals for funding.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTo 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 essential functions. Evening and weekend work is required as determined by operational needs or as assigned.Increase corporate philanthropic revenue for the organization through strategic partnerships and campaigns, focusing on gifts of $10,000+. Manage relationships through prospect qualification, direct solicitation, stewardship, and cultivation.Work closely with the Director of Corporate Partnerships to identify potential corporate funding sources that align with FSD’s mission and values.Manage a portfolio of 120-150 corporate donors and prospects.Creatively draw on best practices, research, experience, and relationships to make connections to potential hosts of cause marketing, fund drives, and/or third-party partners.Represent Feeding San Diego for check presentations, occasional speaking opportunities, and corporate engagement eventsCreate compelling presentations that include crafting persuasive proposals that articulate FSD’s mission, impact, and how corporate partnerships can benefit both the organization and the corporation.Develop various written correspondence, proposals, and reports to communicate events, causes, and impacts to corporate donors and entities.Prepare strategy, briefing, and debriefing materials for meetings with prospective event hosts, as needed.In consultation with the Director of Corporate Partnerships, support pipeline development and revenue forecasts for corporate, community, and event-based fundraising.Collaborate with the marketing and communications department to develop project plans and produce promotional materials for corporate giving and event activities.Track all correspondence with contacts and donors in the CRM system.Other duties as assigned by the Director of Corporate Partnerships.INTERACTIONThe Corporate Partnerships Officer interacts closely with development, marketing, and volunteer staff, and provides information to staff, donors, prospects, individuals in need, volunteers, FSD Board and staff, and others from the community.