Specialist II, Corporate Partnerships

ChildFund International; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ChildFund International seeks a Specialist II, Corporate Partnerships to join the Global Partnerships team. This remote/hybrid role supports U.S.-based and international partners, focusing on high-potential revenue opportunities through corporate engagement.

You will conduct research, manage vendor relationships, prepare proposals, and coordinate due diligence while partnering with senior leadership to advance private sector engagement in ChildFund's mission to help children worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of experience and education required.
• At least five years of professional experience in fundraising, CSR, philanthropy, and/or development, preferably in a nonprofit environment.
• Experience with vendor management strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and manage a portfolio of businesses that support ChildFund through philanthropy, consumer engagement, child sponsorship or workforce engagement.
• Serve as relationship manager for business partnerships, communicating ChildFund’s mission and strategies, co-designing engagements that drive resources, and stewarding contributions.
• Coordinate workplace giving platforms (Benevity, YourCause, Global Impact) and ensure annual certification and current partner profiles.
• Create stewardship collateral for business partners, including matching gifts and cause-related materials.
• Support annual goal setting and liaise with Data & Analytics to track revenue progress.

Skills

Fundraising & CSR experience

Vendor management

Relationship management

Research & prospecting

Communication & writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Position title: Specialist II, Corporate Partnerships

Location: Remote

ChildFund office: International Office

Manager/Supervisor title: Senior Manager, Global Corporate Partnerships

Position type: Full-time regular

Work environment: Remote

About ChildFund

ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that connects children with the people, resources and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are. We work directly in 23 countries, with extended reach to more than 60 countries through our global partnership network.

ChildFund’s Values

We aspire for every person in our organization—program participants, supporters, staff, and volunteers alike—to feel free, safe, and confident to be themselves. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.

ChildFund’s Commitment

ChildFund International has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services. ChildFund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded.

About This Role

This is a full-time position affiliated with ChildFund's International Office in Richmond, Virginia. Our Richmond-based team members follow a hybrid schedule, with two days per week in the office. We are open to remote candidates in other locations who meet all required qualifications. To be eligible, candidates must have current work authorization and residence in the United States. The anticipated salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000.

The Specialist II, Corporate Partnerships supports the Corporate Partnerships Team and global colleagues to pursue high-potential revenue opportunities through corporate engagement. The Specialist conducts research and manages processes to ensure a coordinated and values-aligned approach to private sector engagement. The Specialist also supports the Senior Manager and Senior Director in strategic partnerships and directly manages a small portfolio of U.S.-based business partners.

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of experience and education required.
• At least five years of professional experience in fundraising, corporate social responsibility (CSR), philanthropy, and/or development, preferably in a nonprofit environment.
• Experience with vendor management strongly preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

Partnership Management (40%)

• Cultivate and manage a portfolio of businesses that support ChildFund through philanthropy, consumer engagement, child sponsorship or workforce engagement.
• Serve as relationship manager for business partnerships, communicating ChildFund’s mission and strategies, co-designing creative engagements that drive resources to our work, and stewarding contributions through meetings and reports.
• Serve as relationship specialist for workplace giving platforms, including Benevity, YourCause, Global Impact and others, meeting with them as needed, ensuring annual certification, and keeping ChildFund’s profile current.
• Create stewardship collateral for business partners, including employee matching gift and cause partners.
• Manage ChildFund’s contract with matching gift vendor.

Strategic Partnership Support (25%)

• Support the Senior Director and Senior Manager in execution of strategic global corporate partnerships.
• Attend partner meetings and assist in follow-ups.
• Prepare partner pitch decks, proposals and reports.

Corporate Due Diligence Research and Global Coordination (25%)

• Conduct research, draft reports and deliver preliminary recommendations to Senior Director; log and track approvals and renewal needs.
• Research corporate prospects for mission fit to support new business development.

Administration Support and Other (10%)

• Support annual goal setting and planning.
• Liaise with Data & Analytics team to track team revenue and progress to other team goals.
• Keep up to date with industry best practices related to workplace giving, gift acknowledgment and stewardship – and update our procedures as necessary.
• Issue quarterly acknowledgments to individuals that submit matching gifts.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Remain alert and responsive to any safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding Policy.

ChildFund’s Core Competencies

• Teamwork: the ability to work effectively and collaborate with others; values and respects individual differences.
• Communication: demonstrates empathy and tact when communicating with others and uses a storytelling approach when appropriate.
• Results orientation: gets things done; takes proactive steps to achieve organizational goals and quality standards.
• Decision making: uses good judgement, critical thinking, and non-traditional ways to evaluate problems and opportunities; reflects and innovates to improve decisions and outcomes.
• Resilience: thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments.
• Digital literacy: adopts and champions new technology to relevant contexts, stays aware of technological trends and embraces technological solutions to business challenges.

Other Required Competencies

• The ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English.
• Familiarity with common research tools.
• Ability to work with donors, senior leadership and staff with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Ability to handle confidential work.
• Good writing and editing skills.
• Effective prioritization skills.
• Ability to maintain the delicate balance between organizational and partner needs.
• Team player with the ability to work independently.
• Must possess the ability to succeed in a learning environment.
• Strong computer skills, with familiarity in using Microsoft Office suite applications, including SharePoint and CoPilot.