Corporate Giving Coordinator

Works with: The Corporate Giving Coordinator is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with corporate partners, identifying sponsorship opportunities, securing in-kind and financial donations, and supporting fundraising initiatives that advance APPR's mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research and identify prospective corporate donors, sponsors, and community partners.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing and potential corporate supporters.
• Collaborate with APPR leadership to develop sponsorship packages and partnership opportunities.
• Coordinate outreach efforts, including emails, phone calls, meetings, and presentations to corporate prospects.
• Assist with securing event sponsorships and in-kind donations for fundraising events and programs.
• Track corporate donations, sponsorship commitments, and partnership activities.
• Prepare donor acknowledgments and stewardship communications for corporate supporters.
• Work with the Marketing Team to recognize sponsors through social media, newsletters, and other communications.
• Maintain accurate records of corporate giving activities and donor information.

CONTACTS WITH OTHERS: Works cross-functionally with all APPR teams, including Marketing, Events, Foster, Adoption, and Volunteer Teams, to identify partnership opportunities and support organizational fundraising goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work virtually (phone, email, and video conferencing) on a regular basis.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to maintain professional-level correspondence at all times.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Must be self-motivated, organized, and consistent with follow-through.
• Experience in fundraising, sales, business development, marketing, or nonprofit development preferred.
• Must have a HS diploma or higher degree of education.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace preferred.
• Must not have conflicting associations with similar non-profit organizations or business(es) related to animal welfare.

Time Commitment: 5 hours per week