Corporate Philanthropy Director
$145,000–$175,000 year
HybridNew York City, New York, United States or San Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Develop and manage a global portfolio of corporate foundations and entities across the U.S., U.K., and Europe, leading prospects through identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to close six- and seven-figure gifts. Lead the implementation of a strategic plan to build this revenue stream while aligning fundraising activities with programmatic priorities and values. Manage donor deliverables, including proposals and reports, and coordinate executive and board-level engagement. Partner with Donor Engagement and Membership teams to plan events that maximize donor cultivation opportunities and create fundraising materials that resonate with corporate donors. Report to the Managing Director of Institutional, Global, and Corporate Philanthropy.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 10+ years' experience in corporate philanthropy and/or business development, corporate partnership and sponsorship
- Proven track record of earning high six- and seven-figure gifts from corporations or corporate foundations and/or experience managing a significant philanthropic portfolio for a corporate foundation
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 30% annually
- Commitment to NRDC's mission and values
- Vaccination status (with approved medical or religious accommodation or other exemption in accordance with state and local law)
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree
- International experience
- Knowledge of environmental issues and environmental funder landscape
- Established network of relationships in corporate philanthropic space
- Strategic writing and oral communication skills; ability to communicate and influence effectively across different cultural contexts
- Organizational skills; ability to prioritize and oversee multiple streams of work to meet overlapping deadlines
- Detail-oriented with high standards of excellence
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