Corporate Development Officer Specialist

Performance Review Institute (PRI); Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industry organization in Minnesota is seeking a Corporate Development and Engagement Officer. This role focuses on obtaining and managing funding from various organizations to support programs and events. Responsibilities include creating proposals, managing donor relationships, and collaborating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has strong communication and negotiation skills, along with a donor-centered approach to fundraising.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Donor-centered approach and mindset.
• Two years budget management experience.
• Five years of business experience working with high-level executives.

Responsibilities

• Develop funding proposals and monitor performance.
• Create strategic engagement plans with stakeholders.
• Participate in development planning and implementation.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Negotiation skills

Organization

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SAE Industry Technologies Consortia (ITC), Performance Review Institute (PRI) and SAE International (SAE), deliver shared solutions to industry's common challenges.

Join us and create a higher standard for a better world.

This position is responsible for sustaining, expanding and developing new funding from corporations, organizations and foundations to grow and enrich programs and events. The Corporate Development and Engagement Officer serves as part of a dynamic fundraising team cultivating an increased level of giving and engagement. The Corporate Development and Engagement Officer is responsible for researching, identifying, engaging, soliciting and stewarding corporations/organizations/foundations that align with the Foundation's mission, vision, values and support the strategic plan and goals.

This position is accountable for donor research, Moves Management, donor stewardship and engagement, database management and all necessary actions to achieve annual revenue targets.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for sustaining, expanding and developing new funding from corporations, organizations and foundations to grow and enrich programs and events. The Corporate Development and Engagement Officer serves as part of a dynamic fundraising team cultivating an increased level of giving and engagement. The Corporate Development and Engagement Officer is responsible for researching, identifying, engaging, soliciting and stewarding corporations/organizations/foundations that align with the Foundation's mission, vision, values and support the strategic plan and goals.

This position is accountable for donor research, Moves Management, donor stewardship and engagement, database management and all necessary actions to achieve annual revenue targets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Fund Development, Management and Stewardship

• Lead and manage the development of funding proposals in collaboration with program staff; monitor performance of funding proposals against plans; provide assistance to ensure timely completion of follow‑up reports; and establish relationships with key constituents, organizations, corporations and foundations.
• Manage existing and develop new stewardship programs, identifying and maximizing opportunities to strengthen the Foundation's relationship with donors and further their commitment to our mission.

Internal and External Engagement

• Create and execute strategic engagement plans with key internal stakeholders and strategic external partners to increase revenue and/or raise awareness and provide critical exposure of SAE's STEM education, scholarship and awards programs.
• Develop metrics and track and report progress related directly to Foundation goals.

Strategic Planning and Development

• Participate in development planning and implementation sessions with internal stakeholders and the Foundation Committee and Trustees, as necessary.
• Contributing to the achievement of SAE's organizational goals Additional projects as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Donor-centered approach and mindset. Develop and achieve detailed revenue and expense budgets for fundraising and event sponsorships.
• Contribute to revenue budgets by achieving $1M+ annual revenue targets.
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak and write in a clear, concise and convincing manner for the intended audience.
• Formidable negotiation and influencing skills with high emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrable creativity (quality) and productivity (quantity) in written, digital, and visual communications.
• To lead oneself, work collaboratively to determine priorities, and establish a successful team approach to achieve fundraising goals.
• Extremely well-organized with the ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, make decisions and take calculated risks.
• Proven knowledge of relationship building and development techniques.
• Two years budget management experience.
• Experience in education environment.
• Five years of business experience working with high-level executives, campaign management and global organizations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Achievement orientation, client focus, global perspective, initiative, relationship-building.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Environment: Primarily office-based with flexibility for remote work. Regular travel required for donor meetings, corporate engagement and events (approximately 20‑30% of time).
• Schedule: Full-time, typically Monday‑Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends for fundraising events or donor engagements.
• Physical Demands: Standard office activities (sitting, typing, phone calls) with light physical activity during event setup and execution.
• Technology & Tools: Frequent use of CRM systems (Salesforce), Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting platforms, and fundraising software.
• Interaction: High level of external engagement with corporate partners, donors, and stakeholders; internal collaboration with Foundation team and SAE leadership.
• Pressure & Deadlines: Fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent projects, requiring strong time management and adaptability to meet fundraising goals.
• Travel: Regional and occasional national travel for donor cultivation, stewardship, and events.

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ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

SAE IndustryTechnologies Consortia (SAE ITC) enables organizations to define and pilot best practices. SAE ITC industry stakeholders are able to work together to effectively solve common problems, achieve mutual benefit for industry, and create business value.

The Performance Review Institute (PRI) is the world leader in facilitating collaborative supply chain oversight programs, quality management systems approvals, and professional development in industries where safety and quality are shared values.

SAE International (SAEI) is a global organization serving the mobility sector, predominantly in the aerospace, automotive and commercial‑vehicle industries, fostering innovation, and enabling engineering professionals. Since 1905, SAE has harnessed the collective wisdom of engineers around the world to create industry‑enabling standards. Likewise, SAE members have advanced their knowledge and understanding of mobility engineering through our information resources, professional development, and networking.

Fullsight is a shared services group working across three affiliate organizations, SAE ITC, SAE International, and Performance Review Institute (PRI), uniformly delivering HR, IT, Legal, Customer Success, Finance, and Procurement services, which enables us to distribute resources across all parts of our businesses.

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