Manager, Corporate Partnerships

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Position Overview
The Manager, Corporate Partnerships will be responsible for leading efforts to secure financial support from local and multi-national companies and for supporting quarterly goals by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a diverse base of donors.

Job Description

Position Overview

The Corporate Partnerships Manager   will   manage a portfolio of corporate partners and prospects while   contributing to   corporate stewardship, sponsorship fulfillment, and partner engagement efforts to grow philanthropic support and deliver an exceptional donor experience.

About City Year

City Year is a trailblazing, youth-powered organization working to create conditions that enable young people to reach their full potential, build leadership skills, and contribute to vibrant communities.   Research   shows the more time a student spends with a City Year AmeriCorps member serving as a student success coach, the better the student outcomes—academically, interpersonally and in terms of attendance. A public-private partnership, City Year is a proud member of AmeriCorps,   operating   in 29 U.S. cities with international affiliates in the U.K. and South Africa. Today, 40,000 alums continue to lead and serve where they live and work. Learn more about City Year’s impact:   www.cityyear.org ,   Facebook ,   X   and   LinkedIn .

Position Scope and Impact

City Year Greater Boston   (CYGB)   is   seeking   a   dynamic and   relationship-driven   Corporate   Partnerships   Manager   to help grow and steward the organization’s corporate partners. Reporting to the Director of Corporate and Foundation Partnerships, this role will manage a portfolio of corporate donors and prospects while supporting the strategy, stewardship, and execution of CYGB’s broader corporate   engagement   efforts .

The Corporate Partnerships Manager will play a critical role in securing philanthropic support from local and national companies through corporate sponsorships, employee engagement opportunities, and event partnerships. This individual will cultivate meaningful relationships with corporate partners,   identify   new funding opportunities, and ensure an exceptional donor experience through thoughtful stewardship and engagement.

Working closely with the Director of Corporate and Foundation Partnerships and Managing Director of Development, this position will help execute a comprehensive corporate fundraising strategy that supports CYGB’s mission and annual fundraising goals. The Manager will also oversee sponsorship fulfillment and stewardship activities across the corporate portfolio, ensuring partners receive   timely   communications, recognition, impact reporting, and engagement opportunities.

This is an ideal opportunity for an emerging fundraising professional who is eager to build a portfolio of donors, strengthen relationship management skills, and contribute to a high-performing development team .

Responsibilities

Portfolio Management & Corporate Fundraising

- Manage and grow a portfolio of corporate donors and prospects through strategic cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and renewal activities.

- Develop and execute individualized engagement strategies that deepen relationships and increase philanthropic support.

- Identify   and cultivate new corporate partnership opportunities through prospect research, networking, and community engagement.

- Secure financial support through corporate sponsorships, employee engagement opportunities, and other partnership initiatives .

- Support the Director of Corporate Partnerships in developing strategies to grow corporate giving and diversify revenue sources.

- Partner with the Managing Director of Development and Director of Corporate Partnerships on   select   high-value corporate relationships and proposals.

Corporate Stewardship

- Lead the execution of stewardship activities across the corporate portfolio, ensuring partners receive   timely   recognition, reporting, and meaningful engagement opportunities.

- Develop customized impact reports, stewardship materials, and partner communications.

- Collaborate with program, marketing, and communications teams to create engaging partner experiences and   showcase   impact.

Event Sponsorship s

- Partner with event teams   to   m anage   sponsorship solicitation and fulfillment for City Year's annual fundraising and engagement events.

- Build and   maintain   relationships with event sponsors while   identifying   opportunities to convert event supporters into year-round partners.

- Track sponsorship commitments, benefits, deliverables, and renewal opportunities.

Development Operations & Team Collaboration

- Maintain   accurate   donor   and relationship records in Salesforce, including contacts, opportunities, meeting notes, proposals, and next steps.

- Support proposal development, grant materials ,   sponsorship packages, and donor communications.

- Conduct prospect research and   maintain   a healthy pipeline of new corporate prospects.

- Collaborate across the Development team to support fundraising campaigns, events, and organizational priorities.

- Represent City Year Greater Boston at corporate, community, and networking events.

- Contribute to a culture of philanthropy, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Organizational Initiatives & Site Support

- Support sitewide initiatives, including fundraising events, Learning & Development Days (LDDs), AmeriCorps member appreciation events,   AmeriCorps member interviews,   and team   programs .   This may include   lifting up   to 25 pounds of equipment/supplies and   standing for up to 8 hours on event days.

- Organize, lead, and/or   assist   in executing special projects that may fall outside the scope of regular duties. The specific responsibilities and   purpose   of special projects may vary .

- Assume other tasks as delegated by supervisor .

Skills &   Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s   d egree   required

- Three or more years of experience in corporate fundraising/partnerships, business development, sales, account management, or a related field

- Demonstrated ability to build and   maintain   strong external relationships

- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities   and deadlines   simultaneously

- Excellent   verbal a nd written communication skills

- Sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information

- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams

- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced and diverse environment

- Authorized documentation to work in the United States of America

- Criminal background history clearance to work with school-age children, depending on the position

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience using donor or customer relationship management software (Salesforce preferred)

- Passion fo r and understanding of   City Year’s   m i ssion

Competencies

In order to   succeed in this role, an applicant must have the following competencies:

- Collaboration: Connects with stakeholders to   identify   shared interests; partners with others to incorporate different perspectives toward a common goal.

- Understanding & Building Connection: Considers perspectives of others and cultivates relationships to strengthen interpersonal bonds with colleagues and external stakeholders.

- Learning: Strives to continuously develop and improve self, teams, and organization.

- Accountability: Holds   self responsible   for actions and their impact on team, goals, and organizational mission.

- Project Management: Organizes, prioritizes, tracks, and manages workflow and resources.

- Flexibility :   Changes course quickly and thoughtfully when faced with new or unanticipated circumstances .

Technical & Functional Skills

- Proficiency   using Microsoft Office tools

- Experience using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) is a plus

Working Conditions

- Operates   in a professional office setting   using standard office equipment

- Will   require occasional travel to   donor meetings or events,   City Year   events and offsites, industry events, and professional development trainings

- Typical schedule:   Two days working in   the office , with most weeks including a remote option three days a week . This is subject to change based on role responsibilities.   Work hours are   Monday–Friday,   9 :00 a.m.–5:00   p.m. , with occasional extended hours as needed .

- Must have reliable internet access for remote or flexible work arrangements.

Compensation and Benefits

Full-time employees are entitled to compensation  commensurate  with experience. The salary range for this role is $70,000-$80,000. Benefits for full-time employees include health insurance with  Flexible  Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce.

Benefits

Full-time employees will be eligible for all benefits including vacation, sick days and organization holidays. You may participate in all benefit programs that City Year establishes and makes available to eligible employees, under (and subject to all provisions of) the plan documents that govern those programs. Currently, City Year offers medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment and disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and other benefits including 401(k) plan(s) pursuant to the terms and conditions of company policy and the 401(k) plan document. For more information, click here .

Employment at City Year is at-will.

City Year does not sponsor work authorization visas.