Manager, Corporate Relations and Business Development

U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is seeking a Manager of Development to advance fundraising initiatives, cultivate donor relationships, and drive development strategies that align with its mission and programs like Hiring Our Heroes and the Civic Trust.

You will partner with leaders and program teams to secure support from corporations, foundations, and individuals. You will lead planning and execution of fundraising activities, manage donor data, prepare proposals, and report on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising, development, or sales.
• Proven track record of securing significant gifts, grants, or sales contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels.
• Experience with public‑private partnerships.
• Proficiency in Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite, and fundraising databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute fundraising plans for corporations, foundations, and individuals.
• Collaborate with leadership and program teams to ensure successful fundraising and donor engagement.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships through personalized communication and events.
• Plan, manage, and execute fundraising events.
• Prepare grant proposals, partnership proposals, and stewardship reports.
• Manage funder data, donor databases, and financial reporting.
• Prepare internal and external reports on fundraising activities.
• Support communications including impact reporting and donor-specific messaging.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Multitasking

Discretion & confidentiality

Emotional intelligence

Public-private partnerships

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Raiser’s Edge

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Us:

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation harnesses the power of business to create solutions for the good of America and the world. We anticipate, develop, and deploy solutions to challenges facing communities—today and tomorrow.

Specifically, our team members—

• Explore frontier issues, test new ideas, and suggest novel approaches to address big-picture challenges that will impact the future.
• Work with businesses to provide practical solutions for wider adoption, participation, and engagement.
• Convene and coordinate with businesses and public leaders to take immediate action in moments of unanticipated crisis.

We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. We are committed to our employees, and as part of our team we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.

Position Overview:

The Manager of Development will play a critical role in advancing the mission of the Foundation by managing fundraising initiatives, cultivating donor relationships, and executing development strategies. The ideal candidate will secure philanthropic support from corporations, foundations, and individuals to fund qualified initiatives and services that align with the Foundation’s mission as well as key programs, including Hiring Our Heroes, the Civic Trust (including the National Civics Bee), and Workforce (including AI and the Future of Work).

The candidate will collaborate with Foundation leadership, development team members, program leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure the success of revenue-generating activities and donor engagement.

This position requires a strategic thinker with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, as well as strong organization and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute fundraising plans, including strategies for securing support from corporations, foundations, and individuals to fund programs and services.
• Collaborate with Foundation leadership, development team members, program leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure the success of fundraising efforts and donor engagement.
• Cultivate, solicit, and oversee relationships with new and existing donors through personalized communication, events, and recognition programs.
• Engage in planning, managing, and executing fundraising events.
• Help prepare and submit grant proposals, partnership proposals, and stewardship reports to foundations, corporations, and individuals.
• Manage key funder data and reporting, maintain donor databases, and ensure the accuracy of financial records and reports.
• Help prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support communication efforts, including impact reporting, annual program reports, and donor-specific communications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising, development, or sales.
• Proven track record of securing significant gifts, grants, or sales contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Comfortable working in a cross‑matrixed system.
• Ability to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong emotional intelligence and maturity.
• Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience working with public‑private partnerships.
• Proficiency in Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant software and comfortable learning additional software and system tools as needed.
• Strong knowledge of fundraising databases (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge).

The salary range for this position is $83,498.00 to $90,000.00. The actual salary paid for this position will vary based on market data, an applicant’s qualifications, relevant degrees, certifications, and other factors. Our full‑time employees are eligible for benefits, including health care, vision, dental, retirement, and paid leave. In addition, because the Foundation is a 501c3, employees of the Foundation are eligible for student loan forgiveness.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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