Manager, Corporate Relations _ American Rivers

05Nov10

Manager, Corporate Relations

POST DATE: November 2, 2010
TITLE: Manager, Corporate Relations
CLASSIFICATION: Manager / Associate Director
WAGE CATEGORY: Exempt 
DEPARTMENT: Communications and Marketing
REPORTS TO:  Vice President, Marketing and Communications
LOCATION: Washington, D.C.

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ABOUT AMERICAN RIVERS: American Rivers is the leading conservation organization dedicated to protecting and restoring America’s rivers for the benefit of communities, wildlife and nature.  Founded in 1973, American Rivers currently has over 65,000 members and supporters and is a national nonprofit based in Washington, D.C., with regional offices in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, West and Northwest.  American Rivers maintains a positive work environment with a culture of learning, support and balance.  For an overview of the organization, please visit www.AmericanRivers.org.

JOB SUMMARY: The Manager of Corporate Relations is responsible for coordinating and implementing corporate fundraising strategies to advance the objectives of the organization. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a talented, high energy team of professionals who are interested in making a difference in the field of conservation. The Manager reports to the Vice President for Marketing and Communications.

DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES: 

• Work with a team of professionals to coordinate strategy, set goals, and prioritize efforts for corporate fundraising.
• Cultivate and steward current, lapsed and potential corporate sponsors; provide support to other staff for their participation in corporate cultivation and solicitation strategies.
• Collaborate with staff to develop and submit compelling presentations and proposals to corporate prospects, and work with appropriate staff to develop narrative reports and briefings on existing and proposed funders.
• Participate in strategy sessions regarding existing or prospective funders, review materials and otherwise stay current on program developments as needed to develop effective materials.
• Handle logistics to execute corporate sponsorship elements.
• Research corporate prospects and ensure that all requests for information assistance, documents, etc. from internal or external sources are tracked and met.
• Manage the schedule of corporate deadlines, cultivation activities and enter the information into a database tracking system.
• Work with Vice President to track corporate revenue and expenditure information.
• Perform other administrative and substantive duties as required.

EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES, AND EDUCATION: 

• Bachelor’s degree and at least four years of corporate fundraising experience, or equivalent background.
• Prefer candidate with proven experience in the non-profit sector and some knowledge of conservation issues.
• Prefer candidate with experience managing staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively in promoting the goals and objectives of the organization.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.  Ability to work effectively with a range of personalities and working styles, and with people at all levels of the organization, including staff, board, foundation officers, and donors.
• Experience using Windows software, including Word and Excel, and database programs.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary is commensurate with experience.  Benefits include health, dental, and life insurance, retirement plan, and generous leave benefits.  American Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

APPLICATION: Applications will be considered immediately. Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and salary history to: American Rivers, Attn: Manager, Corporate Relations Posting, 1101 14th Street, NW, Suite 1400, Washington, DC 20005; or jobs@americanrivers.org with “Manager, Corporate Relations” in the subject line. No phone calls please.

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