Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships

American Forests Partnership; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

American Forests seeks a Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships to advance our mission by building and strengthening corporate partnerships that drive philanthropic impact. Reporting to the Director, Corporate Partnerships, this role will cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate funders, manage a diverse donor portfolio, and implement strategic engagement initiatives to secure high-value gifts.

Success in the first 1–2 years will be measured by fundraising growth, a growing portfolio of

Job description

The Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships plays a key role in advancing American Forests' mission by developing and strengthening corporate partnerships that drive philanthropic impact. Reporting to the Director, Corporate Partnerships, this role is responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding corporate funders, managing a diverse donor portfolio, and implementing strategic engagement initiatives to secure high-value gifts. The Senior Manager will be instrumental in expanding corporate giving, leveraging stewardship opportunities, and aligning partner contributions with American Forests' strategic goals.

Success in the first 1-2 years will be demonstrated by:

• Fundraising Growth: Secure at least $2M in corporate commitments, including multiple six-figure gifts, while building a pipeline for future growth.
• Portfolio Development: Manage and cultivate a donor portfolio of 60-90 corporate partners, with a focus on increasing multi-year commitments and expanding donor engagement.
• Corporate Stewardship Excellence: Implement a structured stewardship plan, ensuring all partners receive meaningful engagement, impact reporting, and recognition.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing & Communications and program teams to create compelling corporate engagement opportunities and elevate American Forests' visibility among corporate funders.
• Overall, a successful candidate requires an entrepreneurial, results-oriented approach, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.