Corporate Relations Officer

Job Purpose:

As the Corporate Relations Officer you will drive corporate fundraising and partnerships to support the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens events programs operations and goals. Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing and Communications youll work closely with departmental leaders to meet fundraising and engagement objectives. Your focus will be growing income by building and managing strong relationships with corporate funders increasing sponsorships memberships grants and overall support. Youll also lead community partnerships to boost the FWBG brands visibility and collaborate with key stakeholders. This role requires strategic relationship-building attention to detail and a passion for supporting the Gardens success and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

Accountability

1. Create sponsorships corporate memberships and grant opportunities to support FWBG.
2. Develop and implement strategic plans for effective ongoing donor engagement including volunteer opportunities and event attendance.
3. Maintain records of all cultivation strategies contacts solicitations and donor interactions.
4. Creatively diversify income streams and seek out new revenue opportunities.
5. Uphold ethics and confidentiality in all sponsor donor and volunteer relationships.
6. Apply best practices in prospect management and prospect research.

People Management/Interactions

1. Serve as a community representative for FWBG at events building relationships to create opportunities for collaborative initiatives.
2. Provide continuous and effective stewardship to corporate funders.
3. Facilitate collaboration with community partners to achieve our mission.
4. Oversee and guide the work of staff members volunteers or interns assisting with events and corporate partnership efforts.
5. Partner with the VP of Marketing on fundraising and community engagement strategies.

Communication

1. Meet annual fundraising key performance indicators (KPIs) and strategic goals deliver monthly fundraising progress updates to finance teams and organizational leaders as well as report progress on goals to the VP of Marketing.
2. Collaborate closely with the VP of Advancement and the Advancement team to ensure alignment prevent duplication and avoid conflicting donor communications.
3. Ensure timely and consistent follow-up before and after visits to secure commitments.
4. Effectively articulate the case for support to secure financial contributions in oral and written communications and collateral material.

Competencies: Knowledge and Skills required:

• Proven experience in fundraising or high-level sales.
• In-depth understanding of donor relations and stewardship practices.
• Proficiency in using database systems for managing prospects and donors.
• Strong ability to develop cultivate and analyze sponsor prospect portfolio.
• Experience with working effectively with volunteers and community leaders.
• Knowledge of budget development and financial management.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong problem-solving research and analytical skills.

Additional Job Requirements:

• Be adaptable and flexible to changing schedules including occasional weekends and evenings.
• Work outside during public exhibits/events in Texas climate conditions.
• Every FWBG employee is expected to possess and be willing to use a mobile device for timekeeping and business communications via calls/texts/emails/Teams messages.
• Maintain a current Texas Drivers License and auto-related liability insurance.

Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

To Apply

Thank you for your interest! Apply through this job site or visit FWBGs Careers Page at Apply online by answering screening questions and completing the application. Applicants who do not fully complete the application process will not be considered. Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Candidates invited to final interviews must provide three professional references and contact information to verify work history. The successful candidate will receive a written offer and be required to submit personal information for a criminal background check. The anticipated start date for this position is March 2 2026.