Strategic Corporate Partnerships Leader

Seattle Humane; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision and more, with

3 weeks paid time off + 10 paid

Annual pet care allowance

403(b) with employer match

Cuddly coworkers

30-day paid sabbatical after 4 years

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Job summary

Seattle Humane is seeking a Corporate Relations Manager to lead corporate giving, sponsorships, workplace giving, and cause marketing. You will grow a portfolio of partners, craft engagement opportunities, and ensure long-term impact for the organization's mission.

The role requires strong negotiation, presentation, and project-management skills, with a track record of securing multi-year commitments and delivering exceptional stewardship in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires 6+ years' experience with corporate giving and partnerships.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in corporate relations, fundraising, business development, strategic partnerships, account management, or related external relationship-building roles.
• Strong relationship building, negotiation, presentation, and customer service skills.
• Experience in planning and making public presentations to professional groups, both virtually and in-person.
• Exceptional discretion, independent judgment, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, anticipate needs, and respond effectively to time-sensitive requests.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Builds strong and trusting relationships with peers, leadership, volunteers, and external partners.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with a strong ability to prioritize, manage deadlines, and follow through with accuracy and consistency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with project management tools.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and completing tasks on deadline.
• Proven experience maintaining highly accurate records and processes, with the ability to perform precise and reliable data analysis.
• Deals with diverse styles and personalities and builds strong and trusting relationships with peers, managers, volunteers, and internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated interest in, and passion for nonprofit work and animal welfare highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization’s corporate giving strategy, including corporate sponsorships, workplace giving, cause marketing, and in-kind relationships.
• Manage and expand a portfolio of corporate partners and high-potential prospects, building meaningful relationships that drive long-term engagement, increased investment, and sustainable revenue growth.
• Develop and expand a comprehensive corporate partnership program by creating customized engagement and investment opportunities that align organizational priorities with partner objectives, with a focus on securing and renewing annual and multi-year commitments.
• Cultivate trusted, long-term relationships with corporate partners through exceptional stewardship, strategic communication, and meaningful recognition, ensuring every partnership advances the mission while delivering value to stakeholders.
• Lead the negotiation and planning of corporate activations, sponsorship benefits, events, and promotional campaigns, balancing partner goals with organizational priorities to create mutually beneficial and impactful collaborations.
• Support fundraising, community engagement, and signature events by cultivating corporate partner participation, enhancing sponsor experiences, and identifying opportunities to deepen engagement and investment.
• Coordinate and lead customized campus tours and engagement opportunities for corporate partners and prospective supporters creating meaningful connections to the organization's mission and impact.
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships and collaborate with operations, development, marketing, and executive leadership to identify partnership opportunities that align business interests with community impact.
• Represent Seattle Humane with professionalism and credibility in meetings, presentations, events, and other public forums, serving as a trusted ambassador for the mission and corporate partnership program.
• Develop compelling and tailored communications, including partnership proposals, sponsorship agreements, presentations, impact reports, and stewardship materials that effectively engage and retain corporate partners.
• Leverage data and reporting tools, including Raiser's Edge and Luminate, to track partnership activity, measure progress toward revenue and engagement goals, identify trends, and inform strategic decision-­making.
• Effectively manage multiple partnership initiatives, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy, responsiveness, and attention to detail.
• Provide project management support for corporate partnership initiatives, special projects, and strategic priorities as assigned by the Associate Director of Events & Strategic Partnerships.

Job description

Seattle Humane is seeking a Corporate Relations Manager to lead corporate giving, sponsorships, workplace giving, and cause marketing. You will grow a portfolio of partners, craft engagement opportunities, and ensure long-term impact for the organization's mission.

The role requires strong negotiation, presentation, and project-management skills, with a track record of securing multi-year commitments and delivering exceptional stewardship in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.