Director of Corporate Engagement

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford • Hartford, CT, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 2m ago

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford - Director of Corporate Engagement

Location: Hartford, Connecticut

Job Type: Full-time

Description:

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Hartford (BGCH) seeks a highly motivated, entrepreneurial self-starter to plan and execute strategies to engage and motivate corporate donors and their employees. The Corporate Engagement Professional will work with Program and Development departments to develop and nurture effective and sustainable corporate partnerships. This job requires some flexibility with respect to hours worked as many events and engagements occur during evening hours.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain profiles for past and current corporate donors of $5,000 or more, including company philanthropic focus areas, organizations supported, BGCH giving and support history, connections to the Clubs and/or the Board, and key executives, leaders, and contacts.
Research, identify, and develop solicitation strategies for new corporate prospects.
Develop a corporate support and engagement strategy for each company that aligns with its philanthropic focus and employee engagement objectives. Strategies may include event sponsorships, grant funding for BGCH programs, employee/ERG volunteer opportunities, internships for Club kids, cultivation events, Club tours, and partnerships with corporate Employee Resource Groups.
Partner with BGCH staff to develop, publish, promote, and coordinate execution of a calendar of volunteer and/or employee engagement events and activities.
Oversee coordination of volunteer events at Clubs and through the College & Career Center, including preparedness of Club program staff, welcome experience for volunteers, photos, compilation of volunteer contact information, and thank you notes.

Requirements:

Undergraduate degree and 5-7 years’ experience in fundraising, corporate social responsibility, non-profit, or foundation development roles.
Self-starter with the ability to initiate prospecting and schedule face-to-face meetings with key corporate executives and influencers.
Persuasive writing and strong verbal communication skills; ability to write clear and compelling presentations and proposals.
Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to interact with a variety of audiences at all levels of authority, including at the executive level.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions:

Office, committee meetings, fundraisers, special events, and activities may involve a change in schedule and occasional weekend hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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