Join a great team in a respected non-profit. Founded in 1884, the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club's mission is to save and enhance the lives of as many New York City boys and girls who by reason of economic and/or social factors are most in need of its services.
Madison is currently seeking a talented and dynamic Director of Corporate Relations to work with our highly creative Development Team. The Director of Corporate Relations will provide leadership in strategic planning for securing corporate sponsorships and gifts, enhancing Madison's relationships with corporate sponsors and corporate members, and identifying new donors.
A bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of senior development experience, with a specialization in corporate relations is required. Candidates should have superior communication and writing skills along with a high level of personal motivation and creativity. A proven track record is essential.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement aggressive solicitation of corporate support;
- Develop, manage and evaluate strategic alliances with corporations;
- Maintain and enhance current corporate donor pool;
- Function as an integral member of the resource development team;
- Create persuasive proposals with appropriate benefits packages for new and renewed corporate funding;
- Cultivate corporate partners' management teams;
- Work with senior management to identify and frame fundable projects within Madison's priority initiatives;
- Amass knowledge of the corporate social responsibility interests of targeted companies;
- Provide leadership in developing and implementing recognition and a stewardship program, including negotiation, closing and stewardship of sponsorship contracts;
- Work with all staff members and trustees of the organization executing all aspects of organization's development plan;
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines effectively;
- Utilize appropriate methods to track donors and potential donors.
