Development Officer: National Partnerships

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

Responsible for cultivation stewardship and solicitation for a portfolio of corporate donors

Serves as the primary point of contact for corporate and institutional donors managing communications proposals and engagement activities for these donors

Responsible for stewarding and managing existing corporate and organizational relationships

Responsible for building strategy and cultivating new corporate donors

Proactively train and offer Hotline 101 Lunch and Learn opportunities and other speaking engagements to corporations and groups

Lead efforts to steward and grow workplace giving and engagement programs within companies

Responsible for authoring corporate partnership proposals and project managing all corporate partner deliverables and ensuring funder compliance

Responsible for authoring corporate grant applications and completing necessary corporate grant reports and associated report requirements

Collaborates with cross-functional departments to carry out funder expectations as needed

Responsible for planning organizing and building the infrastructure for The Hotlines Regional Advisory Councils key groups of volunteers regionally based around the country who will act as our eyes and ears for development and opportunities for engagement

Recruit train and manage RAC volunteers

Support the Development and Grants Departments as needed to ensure we are able to respond to all appropriate opportunities

Attends necessary external and internal meetings related to grants and donor engagement

Education & Experience Required

Bachelors degree in related field

3 years experience in fundraising corporate partnerships or related experience.

CFRE preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Strong active listening skills and the ability to confidently build authentic trust-based relationships with donors and stakeholders.

Demonstrate self-motivation through the ability to independently lead oversee and drive projects forward without direct supervision.

Strong analytical skills and a keen attention to detail in the oversight and monitoring of projects and deliverables.

Exceptional emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills to build cultivate and facilitate strong working relationships internally and externally.

Knowledge of fundraising techniques and strategies

Ability to manage numerous initiatives in order to meet deadlines and to deliver high-quality outputs including the ability to re-order work and priorities in response to demand and crises

Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidence in decision making.

Ability to set schedules and coordinate contract requirements among multiple departments.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word Excel and Outlook); Preferred experience with Every Action CRM.

Superior written and verbal communication skills; ability to write clear structured articulate and persuasive proposals and reports

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Experience with grant proposal writing and report writing

Flexibility; ability to approach successes and challenges as a learning opportunity

Versatility; proactively respond to challenges by thoughtfully leaning into opportunities to address and learn from difficult situations and/or conflict

Exceptional interpersonal skills; appreciate the differences in people minimizing conflict and obtaining maximum performance

Intentionally and actively fostering positive working relationships and organizational culture.

Other Requirements/Working Conditions

This role is hybrid position based in Austin Texas.

Must have a home workspace that is confidential secure and free from distraction.

This position requires a minimum of 2 days a week in the office. Specific days are to be determined by the departments needs.

Must maintain a stable internet connection with at least 10 MBPS download and 2 MBPS upload speeds.

Must maintain standards of confidentiality related to agency information.

Prolonged sitting or standing using keyboard phone and computer

The Hotlines full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their health financial security and overall well-being. Benefits include:

Health & Insurance Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical plan option
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance ($50000 coverage)
• Aflac supplemental insurance plans

Retirement & Financial Planning

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Work-Life Balance and Additional Perks

• 10 days of paid vacation in your first year (increases with tenure)
• 14 floating holidays per year
• Paid sick leave and paid parental leave
• Modern Health a mental health platform that provides confidential on-demand support for your mental well-being through individual and group sessions mediations and other wellness tools.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Nectar Rewards a peer-to-peer employee recognition and rewards platform that helps teams celebrate wins reinforce company values and boost engagement.
• Employee referral program
• Discounted Golds Gym membership

This description only includes essential functions of the job. These statements are not intended to be construed as exhaustive of all duties responsibilities and skills required for this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties required by the job objectives supervisor and mission and values of The Hotline. This description does not modify any employees at-will status and is not a contract for continued employment of any duration.

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