Corporate Partnerships Manager

Corporate Partnerships Manager, Unseen Guardians

Location:

Hybrid or Remote

Hybrid if local to Fargo, ND (strong preference for candidates located within 100 miles of Fargo, ND; optional office space available in Fargo)

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: $65,000–$80,000 annually, dependent on experience and existing corporate relationships. Promotion and compensation review every 6–12 months based on program growth and performance.

About Unseen

Unseen accelerates the fight against human trafficking and its root causes by strengthening organizations on the frontlines. We multiply the strength of vetted, value-aligned anti-trafficking and humanitarian partners who have the local relationships, cultural understanding, and proven models needed to create lasting change. Our work equips these organizations with the tools, resources, and training that expand their fundraising capacity and accelerate their growth so survivors thrive, exploiters are stopped, and vulnerable people flourish.

Our culture is shaped by six values that guide every decision and relationship:

Dignity, Ingenuity, Trustworthy, Collaborative, Multiplier, Courage

About Unseen Guardians

Unseen Guardians is Unseen’s corporate giving and employee engagement program. Guardians are businesses that commit to fighting human trafficking by investing in Unseen’s mission and inviting their teams into the work. The program blends corporate partnerships, brand alignment, employee engagement, and social impact—making it easy for businesses to do good while strengthening their culture and community presence.

The Unseen Guardians program is established and growing. We are now seeking a Program Director to lead its next chapter—scaling the program nationally while deepening relationships locally.

The Role

The Program Director of Unseen Guardians is an entrepreneurial, relationship-driven leader responsible for growing, managing, and evolving Unseen’s corporate giving program. This role sits at the intersection of corporate partnerships, sales, marketing, and mission storytelling.

This position is ideal for someone with both entrepreneurial vision and operational discipline. Candidates must excel at relationship-building while maintaining rigorous systems, documentation, and follow-through. The Program Director will serve as the primary ambassador for Unseen Guardians, both online and in the community. They will work cross-functionally with a board of individual stakeholders and Unseen’s internal Development team.

While prior nonprofit experience is not required, a strong understanding of relationship-based sales, corporate partnerships, and product or program marketing is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Program Growth & Strategy

• Own the growth and long-term strategy of the Unseen Guardians program, including expansion into new geographic markets.
• Refine and evolve the Guardians value proposition to meet the needs of businesses while staying aligned with Unseen’s mission.
• Identify, test, and launch new partnership models, campaigns, and engagement strategies.

Performance Tracking & Reporting

• Maintain accurate, real-time CRM records for all prospects and partners.
• Provide weekly status updates to leadership and all referral sources on pipeline progress.
• Track and report activity metrics (calls, meetings, proposals sent).
• Conduct monthly audits of all Guardians to ensure active engagement and qualification.
• Meet individual scorecard metrics consistently.

Corporate Partnerships & Fundraising

• Cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate Guardians through in-person meetings, virtual calls, events, and community engagement.
• Build and manage a robust sales pipeline, from lead generation through close and renewal.
• Regularly meet with business owners, executives, and decision-makers to secure new partnerships.
• Represent Unseen and Unseen Guardians professionally and confidently in community settings, presentations, and networking opportunities.
• Respond to all partnership inquiries and introductions within 24 hours; provide weekly progress updates to all referral sources summarizing outcomes and next steps.

Marketing & Communications

• Lead marketing efforts for Unseen Guardians in collaboration with Unseen’s broader team.
• Create and oversee digital marketing assets, including presentations, email campaigns, web content, and social media collateral.
• Ensure Guardians are equipped with strong storytelling, impact reporting, and brand-aligned materials.

Relationship Management & Stewardship

• Build long-term, trust-based relationships with Guardians, ensuring strong retention and engagement.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to align corporate partnerships with organizational goals.
• Support impact reporting and communication that demonstrate the real-world outcomes of Guardian support.
• Plan and attend regular events to foster Guardian retention and engagement, both in Fargo and around the U.S.

Operations & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Manage CRM systems and reporting to track leads, partnerships, and performance.
• Be detail-oriented and systems-driven; comfortable with accountability metrics and regular reporting.
• Work cross-functionally with Unseen’s Development, Marketing, and Leadership teams.
• Maintain organized systems and processes that allow the program to scale sustainably.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience in corporate partnerships, business development, sales, or product/program marketing.
• Strong relationship-building skills with a demonstrated ability to cultivate and close partnerships.
• Entrepreneurial mindset; comfort building, refining, and scaling programs.
• Detail-oriented and systems-driven; comfortable with accountability metrics and regular reporting.
• Experience launching or leading a nonprofit, social enterprise, or new initiative is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with the nonprofit landscape and professional conduct as a representative of a mission-driven organization.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate impact clearly and persuasively.

Technical & Platform Experience (required)

• CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce or similar)
• Content management systems (WordPress, Umbraco, or similar)
• Canva
• Google Workspace
• PowerPoint
• Sales and lead-generation platforms (e.g., Apollo.io)

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered fundraiser or willingness to become registered.
• Prior nonprofit experience.
• Experience managing corporate giving or employee engagement programs.
• Comfort working both independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.

Who You Are

• You care deeply about fighting human trafficking and can articulate why this work matters.
• You are confident, curious, and relational—able to meet people where they are.
• You thrive in environments that require initiative, creativity, and ownership.
• You are comfortable balancing big-picture strategy with day-to-day execution.
• You value integrity, clarity, and follow-through.

Performance Expectations

• 24-hour response time for standard communications; 2-hour turnaround for time-sensitive items.
• Weekly attendance at Development team meetings.
• Weekly 1:1 meetings with Unseen's Director of Development Operations at scheduled times.
• Minimum 85% completion rate on quarterly goals.
• Weekly reporting to all referral sources on prospect status.

Why Join Unseen

At Unseen, you’ll join a mission-driven team that believes people matter—both those we serve and those we work alongside. This role offers the opportunity to shape and scale a growing national program while staying rooted in meaningful relationships and tangible impact.

If you’re excited by growth, motivated by mission, and ready to help businesses join the fight against human trafficking, we’d love to hear from you.

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