Business Development Associate: Corporate Partnership (Sponsorship)

SUMMARY: Corporate Partnerships Associate will help with the day-to-day corporate engagement activities, develop and maintain positive relations with existing partners, and work towards the growth and expansion of partnership resources and leads.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Development and acquisition of corporate partners, memberships and innovation services, and other revenue-generating activities. Manage and grow relationships with an existing portfolio of strategic partners using a proactive and service-oriented approach; increase sponsorship opportunities. Analyze and report on trends regarding fundraising efforts. Research, identify, and solicit partnerships with new external organizations and corporations. Work with leadership to identify new opportunities for new programming or initiatives; assist in the execution of programming innovations as appropriate Attend Bi-weekly, one-on-one, monthly meetings as required EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:Fundraising experience or education preferred. Associates degree or equivalent experience (6 months to 1-year full-time paid corporate/non-profit work experience Demonstrated success managing portfolios of major corporate prospects/accounts through the process of identification, cultivation, solicitation, and closure. Self-directed team member with the ability to coordinate many varied programs and projects simultaneously. Excellent communicator and presenter with superior attention to detail. Collaborative colleague with the ability to work with diverse volunteers, donors, and staff across many disciplines and with varied perspectives. Superior written communication skills.

How to apply: If interested, please submit your resume to newvolunteers@savethewater.org. We would love to hear from you!