[Hiring] Corporate Relations Officer @NAACP

Role Description

The NAACP Empowerment Programs, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization for equal rights, seeks a Corporate Relations Officer, who is:

• Self-motivated and highly organized
• Exceptional attention to accuracy
• Flexible with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Passionate about racial equity and social justice
• Strongly aligned with NAACP’s mission and values

The Corporate Relations Officer will:

• Lead the generation and cultivation of unique corporate partnerships for significant social impact from the grassroots to national level as a frontline fundraiser and relationship manager.
• Implement an integrated strategic partnership program.
• Manage a portfolio of current and prospective corporate investors and partners.
• Support a comprehensive strategy to grow the NAACP’s network, presence, and influence, with an emphasis on engaging key influencers in the business community.

The Chief Strategy Office (CSO) leads and oversees the development, communication, and execution of the NAACP’s mission-driven strategies, focusing on:

• Alignment and integration of the Association’s goals throughout all levels of the organization.
• High-impact initiatives, leveraging strategies leading to sustainable growth, a comprehensive policy agenda, and innovation.

The Development Team consists of three pillars:

• Individual giving
• Institutional giving
• Development operations

The individual and institutional giving teams are comprised of gifts officers focused on frontline fundraising, overseeing a comprehensive moves management process to identify potential donors and steward them through their giving journey with the NAACP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5 to 7+ years of experience fundraising at mission-driven nonprofit organizations or in a comparable business development or advocacy environment
• Excellent relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders, including funders, organizational leaders, and team members at all levels of the organization
• Outstanding written communication skills with experience creating compelling proposals to secure funding
• Previous experience with donor databases and/or CRMs, preferably Salesforce
• Capable of multitasking and working in a fast-paced complex environment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Keen attention to detail, including follow-through and follow-up
• Strong self-confidence but also be a team player
• Strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills required
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment across multiple programs and departments
• Demonstrated ability for handling multiple, complex fundraising relationships simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organized, reliable, and able to balance priorities and meet deadlines
• Self-directed, self-aware, and self-disciplined
• Fluency in Salesforce
• Flexible, energetic, positive, and creative

Requirements

• Coordinate stewardship, solicitation, and prospecting of corporate donors to meet annual fundraising targets
• Secure and build strategic partnerships with the business community to accelerate awareness and interest in the NAACP
• Manage a portfolio of companies and organizations capable of gifts of up to $1M
• Support various fundraising initiatives including the Capital and Endowment Campaigns
• Implement comprehensive and integrated corporate engagements for support and meaningful opportunities for corporations to support the NAACP
• Provide high-touch stewardship of current donors through stewardship reports, acknowledgement letters, and frequent written communication
• Assist in corporate research and the effective use of contact management systems
• Assist with the planning of fundraising and cultivation events
• Represent the NAACP at events and convenings featuring priority donors, partners, and influencers
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Development Director or other designee

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