ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our “promote from within” culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities. Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures.

JOB SUMMARY:  The Manager of Corporate and Foundation Partnerships serves as a member of the Development team and is responsible for developing, expanding, and stewarding new and existing corporate and foundation partnerships. This position will initiate and leverage key relationships and contacts within and outside of the organization’s network, including providing support in the management of our Corporate Advisory Council. This position will also closely collaborate with the volunteer office to support engagement opportunities for institutional donors. The Manager of Corporate and Foundation Partnerships reports to the Director of Institutional Advancement and works collaboratively with multiple teams throughout the agency to create and execute fundraising strategies that identify, develop, secure, steward, and renew partnerships with corporations and foundations that will generate new revenue and strengthen current donor relationships for the agency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Develop, increase, and manage a robust pipeline of corporate and foundation donors by participating in strategy development, prospect research and outreach, and proposal preparation and submission to successfully solicit, secure, and grow corporate and foundation support.
• Understand the entire fundraising cycle that begins with conducting in-depth prospect research to identify potential new funding sources whose funding priorities align with the agency’s mission and preparing thoughtful and compelling proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports that meet post-award compliance requirements.
• Actively engage in ongoing donor stewardship initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with program, finance, and communications staff to gather necessary information for proposals and reports.
• Provide regular progress updates to the Director of Institutional Advancement and contribute to overall fundraising planning and goal setting.
• Represent the agency at select philanthropic gatherings/events and stay informed of industry news, trends, and networking opportunities to establish new connections and create innovative and effective philanthropic partnerships.
• Gain and maintain a comprehensive understanding of Catholic Charities’ program portfolio, providing valuable insights and feedback on program strategy, and build strong working relationships with program leaders.
• Collaborate with the volunteer office to organize corporate volunteer opportunities and engagement activities to strengthen relationships with corporate partners.
• Promote a collegial atmosphere within the Development Department, working cooperatively with all fundraising staff to meet overall fundraising goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5-7 years’ experience engaging the corporate and foundation sector in philanthropic initiatives.
• Experience working successfully with non-profit leadership and demonstrated success in securing programmatic funding from corporations and/or foundations.

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:

• Detail- and deadline-oriented with the ability to manage multiple partnerships and projects successfully and simultaneously. Proactive and responsible with experience in building strong donor relationships.
• Record of meeting and exceeding fundraising goals in a fast-paced work environment. Customer service-oriented, self-starter with ability to initiate prospecting activities.

Benefits Package: 

• Medical, prescriptions, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short Term/ Long Term disability
• Group Life Insurance and AD&D
• Other Volunteer Insurance Benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation, sick and personal leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program 
• Parenting leave 
• Pet’s Insurance 

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM