Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships

World Central Kitchen; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

World Central Kitchen is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships to drive innovative partnerships with corporations and foundations. This role involves managing donor portfolios, leading outreach efforts, and supervising team members to enhance funding for WCK’s mission. The position is based in Washington, DC, requiring 2-3 days on-site weekly. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fundraising and relationship management, with a passion for WCK’s mission.

Benefits

ZERO Premium Insurance

403(b) retirement account with match

100% employer-sponsored life and disability insurance

Responsible Paid Time Off

Growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Programs

Annual salary reviews

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing corporate and foundation donor portfolios.
• 3+ years leading development teams.
• Proven track record in corporate engagement campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow corporate and private foundation donor portfolio.
• Design and execute cause marketing campaigns.
• Supervise and coach team members.

Skills

Project Management

Relationship Building

Fundraising

Collaboration

Tools

Salesforce

Keynote

PowerPoint

Job description

World Central Kitchen (WCK) is seeking a talented relationship builder to join our Development Team as Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships. Reporting to the Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations, this individual will play a key role in advancing WCK’s mission by developing and growing innovative partnerships with corporations, foundations, and their employees.

This role requires an entrepreneurial spirit, a collaborative mindset, and a strong commitment to WCK’s mission. The Senior Manager will directly supervise two team members and help drive a revenue stream that represents approximately 25% of WCK’s overall funding.

This position is based in Washington, DC with 2-3 days on-site per week.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow a portfolio of active and prospective corporate and private foundation donors, with a focus on securing major gifts from Fortune 500 companies.
• Lead proactive outreach (phone, video, and in-person meetings) to deepen engagement, build long-term relationships, and secure sustained support.
• Design and execute innovative cause marketing campaigns that align corporate partners’ brand and social impact goals with WCK’s mission, enhancing both visibility and revenue.
• Lead and drive efforts to grow the Climate Disaster Fund through strategic outreach and partnerships.
• Develop and execute strategies to engage multinational corporations, positioning WCK for international donor expansion.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager, Development Writing & Research to craft compelling proposals, reports, presentations and impact communications; ensure timely delivery and accurate CRM recordkeeping.
• Support the Director in aligning corporate and foundation fundraising with organizational priorities and strategic initiatives.
• Supervise and coach two colleagues on the Corporate & Foundation Relations team as they manage their own donor portfolios.
• Identify and secure in-kind gifts to support WCK’s relief efforts.
• Assist in the creation of sponsorship packages for events and marketing campaigns.
• Represent WCK at conferences, events and industry gatherings to build connections, stay informed of industry news and identify new partnership opportunities.

• 5+ years of experience managing a portfolio of corporate and foundation donors, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts.
• 3+ years experience leading and managing development teams.
• Proven track record designing and executing creative corporate engagement and cause marketing campaigns.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment with strong project management skills and the flexibility to pivot quickly to meet urgent needs.
• Strong initiative with ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Keynote or PowerPoint.
• Previous experience working within a CRM, ideally Salesforce.
• Experience working in multicultural environments (Preferred).
• Prior success launching and managing large-scale fundraising initiatives (Preferred).
• Alignment with the mission and values of WCK.
• Must have valid passport.

Preferred candidates will also have previous experience working in a fundraising, development, or an operations environment, experience coordinating with outside vendors, and multicultural experience.

Application & Cover Letter
This application requires a cover letter that explains your interest in this position and in working for WCK.

References and Background Checks
To help ensure the safety of our communities and our teams, our selection process will include reference and background checks, subject to any legal or regulatory requirements.

Equal Opportunity
WCK is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity and to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment at this time.

E-Verify
For US based employment, WCK participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. Please view the E-Verify posters here with important information.

Para empleados en los EEUU, WCK participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.. Los empleadores sólo pueden utilizar E-Verify una vez que usted haya aceptado una oferta de trabajo y completado el Formulario I-9. Haz clic aquí para ver los carteles de E-Verify con información importante.

No recruiters or agencies, please.

WCK offers competitive compensation and great benefits including:

• ZERO Premium! WCK pays 100% of the insurance premiums for the employee and their dependents: medical, dental, and vision plans within 30 days
• 403(b) retirement account with 50% match up to 8% of employee salary deferrals within 30 days
• 100% employer-sponsored group life and disability insurance within 30 days
• Responsible Paid Time Off which includes vacation, sick, and personal leave plus paid holidays
• Growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Annual salary reviews and other benefits as detailed in the Personnel Manual

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 USD Per Year