Corporate & Foundation Relations Manager

Goodwill-Easter Seals of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible-hybrid role

Competitive pay and PTO

Health, dental & vision plans

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Employee discount

Job summary

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is seeking a Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager to lead the strategic corporate and private foundation giving program. Working with the Director of Development, you will oversee solicitations, collaborate with Services and Programs on proposals, and guide the Philanthropy team.

You will manage a portfolio of institutional donors, conduct prospect research, oversee grant reporting, and provide strategic leadership for grant projects.

Qualifications

• Experience securing corporate/foundation funding, including six-figure and multi-year commitments.
• Ability to cultivate donor relationships, solicit gifts, and secure philanthropic investments.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and staff-development skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication, including proposals and reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the strategic corporate and private foundation giving program.
• Manage solicitations, grant reporting, and donor stewardship.
• Provide leadership for grant projects and coordinate with Services/Programs.

Skills

Corporate philanthropy

Donor stewardship

Grant management

Proposal development

Relationship cultivation

Project management

Leadership coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management/related field

Tools

Donor management systems

Fundraising software

Job description

Position Summary

The Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager is responsible for managing the strategic corporate and private foundation giving program. With the support of the Director of Development, this position oversees all funding solicitations, works with Services and Programs on proposal development, and manages the Senior Development Officer, Corporate and Foundation Relations. The Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager maintains a portfolio of institutional donors, conducts prospect research, oversees grant reporting, provides strategic leadership and direction for grant projects and serves as a leader on the Philanthropy team.

Day in the life

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Job Pay & Perks

• Pay range: $81,641 - $99,784 annual salary
• This is a flexible-hybrid role whose essential functions allow the employee to primarily work from a personal home office but also require the employee to work at a physical GESMN or partner facility as business needs require, sometimes with great urgency and little notice.
• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) prioritizes work-life balance. We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, generous paid time off (PTO) program, competitive medical, dental and vision plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, and an employee discount!

About You

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of corporate philanthropy, foundation giving, sponsorships, and donor stewardship practices.
• Experience securing and managing corporate and foundation funding, including six figure and multi-year grant and sponsorship commitments.
• Ability to cultivate relationships, conduct donor solicitations, and secure philanthropic investments.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to support staff performance, development, and accountability.
• Ability to build collaborative partnerships and work effectively with donors, volunteers, community partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and achieve goals.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, including proposal and report writing.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy in grant submissions, reporting, and donor records.
• Ability to balance day-to-day responsibilities while maintaining focus on long‑term fundraising objectives.
• Proficiency with donor management systems and fundraising software.

Prior Experience & Education

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in fundraising, grant management, corporate and foundation relations, donor stewardship, partnership development, or related revenue‑generating functions.
• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, public administration, or a related field preferred.

About Us

Star Tribune Top Workplace 6 years running! Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has been creating career possibilities together with partners since 1919. Many people know Goodwill stores, but don't know store proceeds support nearly 20 programs for job seekers to access resources and find careers that lead to advancement. Read more about us here.

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GESMN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other categories protected by law.

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