Strategic Corporate Partnerships Manager — Conservation

Fish-; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida seeks a Corporate Relations Manager to develop, secure, and manage strategic corporate relationships that fund conservation efforts. You will collaborate with leadership, the Board, and FW(C) partners to cultivate and solicit partnerships, sponsorships, and cause marketing initiatives that align with Florida's conservation priorities.

Ideal candidates have an established network in outdoor recreation or conservation industries and can translate industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in corporate partnerships, fundraising, or business development in nonprofit or related setting.
• Established relationships in outdoor recreation, conservation, hunting, fishing, boating, tourism, or related industries preferred.
• Experience identifying and engaging prospective partners and pitching opportunities to corporate decision-makers.
• Experience leading client, sponsor, or account relationships and managing long‑term partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Foundation's corporate relations strategy and processes for philanthropy, sponsorships, partnerships, and cause marketing.
• Maintain a qualified pipeline of prospective corporate partners aligned with the Foundation's mission.
• Cultivate new connections with corporate leaders and industry groups within outdoor recreation and related sectors.
• Negotiate and manage strategic partnerships to drive conservation programs and outcomes.
• Create partnership concepts, sponsorship opportunities, and campaigns tailored to partners.
• Build and steward a portfolio of corporate partners with Foundation leadership and Board support.
• Achieve annual revenue goals related to corporate partnerships and sponsorships.

Skills

Business development

Fundraising

Nonprofit management

Corporate partnerships

Sponsorships

Marketing

Communications

Public relations

Project management

Negotiation

Relationship management

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Marketing / Communications / Public Relations / Nonprofit Management

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

The Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida seeks a Corporate Relations Manager to develop, secure, and manage strategic corporate relationships that fund conservation efforts. You will collaborate with leadership, the Board, and FW(C) partners to cultivate and solicit partnerships, sponsorships, and cause marketing initiatives that align with Florida's conservation priorities.

Ideal candidates have an established network in outdoor recreation or conservation industries and can translate industry