Corporate Relations Officer

Every year, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (Foundation) honors the men and women who died in the line of duty and provides compassionate support to their families. With a national reach that includes honoring nearly 200 firefighters annually.

The NFFF stands at the heart of the American fire service community. We are a vibrant, team-oriented nonprofit with a remarkable mission and we are looking for a Corporate Relations Officer who shares our commitment to honoring sacrifice and supporting their families and coworkers.

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Corporate Relations Officer is a pivotal member of the Foundation’s fundraising team, leading corporate partnership initiatives that drive revenue and strengthen long-term relationships. This is an ideal role for a dynamic professional with a proven track record in building and managing corporate relationships, sponsorships, and strategic partnerships.

The Officer will manage a substantial portfolio of corporate partners, overseeing relationship-building, prospect research, proposal development, and impact reporting to advance the Foundation’s national fundraising goals. This role requires regular travel to meet with existing and potential corporate partners, cultivate and strengthen new and existing relationships, engage directly with corporate leaders and key contacts, and represent the Foundation across diverse organizations. The focus includes maintaining renewals, securing new major corporate partners, and building new, long-term partnerships that encourage ongoing engagement and support.

Working closely with the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO), the Corporate Relations Officer will collaborate across internal teams to maximize corporate engagement, strengthen philanthropic impact, and support the Foundation’s mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate Major Gifts and Strategic Partnerships:

• Lead corporate fundraising efforts, including setting targets, managing proposals and reports, and cultivating donor and partner relationships.
• Represent the Foundation at events and in the community, including engagement with national fundraising initiatives and opportunities.
• Drive the development of new major corporate partnerships through targeted cultivation, while maintaining and expanding an established portfolio of corporate donors.

Relationship Cultivation and Stewardship

• Engage funders through meetings, calls, and regular updates strengthening relationships and support long-term engagement.
• Partner with Marketing to develop donor recognition and engagement opportunities that enhance visibility, stewardship, and impact.
• Coordinate executive and board involvement with key funders to deepen strategic relationships and alignment.

Data Integrity & Compliance

• Track fundraising activity in Raiser’s Edge, including opportunities, amounts, deadlines, and outcomes, to maintain an accurate pipeline.
• Provide monthly revenue and pipeline updates to leadership and finance to support forecasting and decision-making.
• Coordinate financial reconciliation with Advancement and Finance to ensure accuracy and alignment.

Events & Sponsorships

• Work with the Advancement team on fundraising events, developing strategies to maximize corporate engagement and revenue.
• Manage corporate sponsorships, securing gifts, fulfilling sponsor benefits, and identifying new national donor opportunities.
• Coordinate with Marketing on event materials and evaluate outcomes to inform future fundraising strategy.

Annual Memorial Weekend Event

• Participate and attend the Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend event in Emmitsburg, MD.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in corporate fundraising, corporate/foundation relations, or strategic partnerships.
• Proven success in securing and managing institutional gifts of $25,000+.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills; demonstrated experience writing proposals and donor reports.
• Strong relationship management and communication abilities.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to meet with partners and attend events.
• Proficiency in fundraising CRMs (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce).

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working in a mission-driven organization with a national or issue-focused impact.
• Familiarity with corporate partnerships, sponsorships, marketing, or corporate social responsibility (CSR) trends.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000, commensurate with experience
• Fully remote position (organization headquartered in Crofton, Maryland; candidates nationwide are welcome to apply)
• Comprehensive health benefits package
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development support

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications are accepted through 11:59 PM ET on May 31, 2026. Reviews begin immediately upon receipt.

Please submit the following materials via our online application portal:

• Resume highlighting relevant work experience
• Cover Letter describing your interest in this role and your relevant experience, including a brief summary of your corporate fundraising background identifying the total number of corporate gifts secured or helped to secure and the size and scope of the overall corporate portfolio managed.
• References: one personal and two to three professional

Note: Finalists will be asked to provide additional details about portfolio scope and gift history during the interview process

Apply at: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=9cb9d439-3278-44d9-aad9-182e55ae4d54&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US

The decision process will be comparative and include the following steps:

1. Review of submitted documents
2. Phone screening interview
3. Virtual interview(s)
4. Reference checks
5. Successful Federalbackground check

Questions? Contact Lissette Garcia,Director of Human Resources at lgarcia@firehero.org.

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The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve.

Learn more about how we impact firefighters and fire hero families at www.firehero.org.

Fully remote position (organization headquartered in Crofton, Maryland; candidates nationwide are welcome to apply)

Comprehensive health benefits package

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Professional development support