Corporate Relations Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the stewardship, solicitation, and prospecting efforts of corporate donors to achieve annual fundraising goals.

• Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with the business community in collaboration with the Institutional Giving team.

• Manage a portfolio of current and potential companies and organizations capable of making gifts of up to $1M.

• Ensure donor renewals and enhance corporate support over time.

• Assist with Capital and Endowment Campaigns.

• Execute integrated corporate engagement opportunities, events, and program initiatives.

• Deliver high-touch donor stewardship through reports, acknowledgment letters, and regular written communication.

• Conduct corporate research and utilize contact management systems to maintain donor and prospect information in Salesforce.

• Support the planning of fundraising and cultivation events alongside Development and Communications staff.

• Represent the NAACP at events and gatherings with key donors, partners, and influencers.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Development Director or their designee.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5 to 7+ years of fundraising experience within mission-driven nonprofit organizations or similar business development or advocacy settings.

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• Exceptional relationship-building abilities with funders, organizational leaders, and team members.

• Superior written communication skills and experience in crafting compelling funding proposals.

• Familiarity with donor databases and/or CRM systems, preferably Salesforce.

• Proficient in Salesforce.

• Capability to multitask in a dynamic, complex environment.

• Strong organizational skills and a sharp eye for detail.

• Excellent communication, writing, interpersonal, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking abilities.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across various programs and departments.

• Competence in managing multiple complex fundraising relationships simultaneously.

• Skill in balancing priorities and meeting deadlines.

• Self-directed, self-aware, self-disciplined, flexible, energetic, positive, and creative.

• A passion for racial equity and social justice, with a strong alignment to NAACP’s mission and values.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.

• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.