Manager, Corporate Partnerships & Community Engagement - Salem Campus

$64,000 - $70,333/Yr

Oregon Humane Society - Salem, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Salem, OR

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Manager of Corporate Partnerships and Community Engagement at Oregon Humane Society plays a crucial role in building and strengthening corporate and community partnerships in Salem and the mid-Willamette Valley. This position requires strategic thinking and a goal-driven mindset, focusing on representing OHS in the community, developing partnerships, and creating compelling proposals to drive engagement and support for the organization's mission.

Responsibilities

• Represent OHS as the primary brand ambassador in Salem and surrounding communities by attending various events.
• Develop and execute ongoing activities to achieve the goals of the Corporate and Foundations team.
• Identify, research, and cultivate new corporate partners to expand support for OHS initiatives.
• Support a portfolio of existing corporate donors, ensuring regular communication and engagement.
• Collaborate with team members to understand funding needs and develop compelling proposals.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising strategies, making data-driven adjustments as needed.
• Lead donor tours of OHS and discuss OHS activities positively when speaking to groups and individuals.
• Schedule and lead volunteer groups for current and prospective corporate partners.
• Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to create materials showcasing the impact of corporate and foundation support.

Requirements

• Four years of experience in sales and customer service, and/or nonprofit fundraising.
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to effectively work independently and with teams on multiple, simultaneous tasks while being attentive to detail.
• Experience using fundraising software and databases, as well as CRM tools, to track donor relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice-to-haves

• High level of empathy, with the ability to adjust personal style based on audience and situation.
• Ability to maintain a polished and calm demeanor under stressful conditions.
• Strong clerical skills and high attention to detail.