Senior Director of Corporate Philanthropy
Senior Director of Corporate Philanthropy
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$ 106100 - 165000
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Job Description
OVERVIEW:
Year Up United is seeking a Senior Director of Corporate Philanthropy to secure financial resources from major corporations nationwide in support of the Year Up United mission ongoing operations and strategic initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Director of National Foundation & Corporate Partnerships the Senior Director of Corporate Philanthropy is responsible for meeting annual cash goals through engagement with corporations (corporate foundations CSR divisions and other vehicles) and other potential national sponsors. This role is responsible for leveraging Year Up Uniteds existing corporate partnerships to maximize engagement and sourcing new relationships that align with the organizations strategic priorities. This individual is responsible for effective pipeline management including identification cultivation solicitation and stewardship efforts for regional and national corporate sponsors in the sixfigure and above range to help fuel the organizations growth.
The Senior Director of Corporate Philanthropy will lead and iterate on our recently launched Corporate Changemakers sponsorship program to engage major companies as internship hiring volunteer engagement and philanthropic partners. They will take a holistic approach to partnership creation using a shared value framework to maximize resources and engagement. This individual will also serve as a strategy consultant for all levels of corporate philanthropy across the Year Up United network.
In keeping with Year Up Uniteds values the Senior Director of Corporate Philanthropy will also have the opportunity to interact with students as coach group facilitator and advocate participating in creating and sustaining a positive educational environment with trust among students faculty and site leaders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Fundraising
- Cultivate solicit and steward existing and new corporate donors in the 67 figure and above range
- Achieve cash and revenue goals including multiyear sponsorship agreement targets to help secure the organizations annual operating need
- Manage and evolve national sponsorship program and other related initiatives
- Cultivate relationships with corporate foundation leadership and staff to successfully secure investments at significant level
- Design and execute national and local sponsorship strategy in partnership with local fundraisers
- Work collaboratively across functional teams including Corporate Engagement Marketing and with other relevant stakeholders
- Represent Year Up United by attending and participating in external meetings and events; and
- Other duties as assigned
Salary Range: $106100 $165000
QUALIFICATIONS:
Year Up United is seeking candidates who excel particularly inrelationshipbuilding areresultsorientedand have strongcommunication skills.Candidates should also demonstrate the following:
- At least 7 years of fundraising success with an emphasis on major gifts
- A track record of developing and maintaining strong partnerships with a diverse set of corporate philanthropy partners
- A demonstrated commitment to achieving results: specifically securing 6 figure sponsorships meeting individual cash goals and increasing corporate philanthropy commitments over time
- Experience managing multiple projects
- Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills in a dynamic organizational environment
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- An understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers as well as a commitment to diversity equity and inclusion
- A passion for working with young adults an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up United
- Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Year Up United has established salary ranges for each of our sites which allows us to pay employees competitively equitably and consistently in different geographic markets. For roles in which the location is listed as flexible the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Salary offers take into account a candidates skills experience and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants.
Vacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year.
Professional Development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives $2500 per year)
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Year Up United is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity education and justice for all young adultsno matter their background income or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our countrya gap that Year Up United is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livablewage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up Uniteds intensive training program utilizes a high expectations high support model where students learn indemand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up United has directly served more than 40000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up Uniteds nationwide presence includes Arizona Austin Bay Area Charlotte Chicago Dallas/Fort Worth Greater Atlanta Greater Boston Greater Philadelphia Jacksonville Los Angeles the National Capital Region New York City/Jersey City Pittsburgh Puget Sound Rhode Island South Florida Tampa Bay and Wilmington.
Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times Year Up United is a rewarding and impactful place to work. Our staff is passionate supportive missiondriven and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people. The work we do is lifechanging and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Year Up United embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire promote discharge or discipline are based on meritocracy. We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by federal state or local laws. Learn more about our commitment to diversity: Up United is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
TO APPLY:
Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume through our website.
Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone calls.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
