Strategic Partnerships Director, Conservation

Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida seeks a Corporate Relations Manager to develop, secure, and manage strategic corporate partnerships that advance conservation goals and private-sector investment in Florida's wildlife programs.

Working with the Director of Philanthropy, Board members, and partner organizations, you will cultivate high-impact sponsorships, employee engagement initiatives, and cause marketing opportunities that deliver measurable conservation outcomes for Florida's fish

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, or related field; 5–8 years in corporate partnerships or fundraising preferred.
• Experience developing corporate partnerships, sponsorships, or philanthropic relationships in nonprofit or related settings.
• Established relationships within outdoor recreation, conservation, hunting, fishing, boating, tourism, or related industries preferred.
• Experience identifying, cultivating, and engaging prospective partners and pitching ideas to corporate decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Foundation's corporate relations strategy, including systems, materials, and processes for philanthropy, sponsorships, partnerships, and cause marketing.
• Maintain a pipeline of prospective corporate partners aligned with the Foundation's mission.
• Cultivate new connections with corporate leaders and industry associations within outdoor sectors, and manage strategic partnerships to support conservation programs.
• Ensure partnership benefits, brand usage, sponsorship recognition, and contractual obligations are fulfilled.

Skills

Corporate partnerships

Fundraising

Business development

Relationship management

Negotiation

Marketing activation

Project management

Communication skills

MS Office 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

The Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida seeks a Corporate Relations Manager to develop, secure, and manage strategic corporate partnerships that advance conservation goals and private-sector investment in Florida's wildlife programs.

Working with the Director of Philanthropy, Board members, and partner organizations, you will cultivate high-impact sponsorships, employee engagement initiatives, and cause marketing opportunities that deliver measurable conservation outcomes for Florida's fish