Corporate and Labor Relations Manager
Reports to:
Senior Director, Institutional Giving
Staff reporting to this position:
None
Department:
Development
Position classification:
Exempt, full time; Nonunion - Level 4
Work site:
Hybrid (on-site two days per week, Washington, D.C., office)
Summary
Reporting to the Senior Director of Institutional Giving, the Corporate and Labor Relations Manager is an important member of the Development team and will help support American Progress’ Institutional Giving team. The Corporate and Labor Relations Manager will hold a portfolio of 100 to 150 corporate and labor prospects, targeting five- and six-figure prospects, principally to support American Progress’ Business Alliance. The ideal candidate will have significant experience as a front-line fundraiser, demonstrated success with corporate solicitations, and strong communication skills.
This position is ideal for a dynamic, results-driven, and well-organized development professional who is committed to a progressive policy agenda and to American Progress’ mission to improve the lives of all Americans, through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action, with the aim of not only changing the conversation, but changing the country. In addition, this position will support the organization’s five crosscutting priorities:
- Building an economy for all
- Restoring social trust in democracy
- Advancing racial equity and justice
- Tackling climate change and environmental injustice
- Strengthening health
The Development team works with program staff at both the Center for American Progress, a 501(c)(3) organization, and the Center for American Progress Action Fund, a 501(c)(4) organization, to fundraise for support of American Progress’ priorities and bold progressive agenda.
Responsibilities:
- Secure corporate gifts at the five- and six-figure level.
- Develop and manage a portfolio of 100 to 150 corporate donors and prospects.
- Work with the Communications department and the Events team to develop Business Alliance correspondence and events.
- Manage systems and software to track and cultivate donors and prospects, including our donor database and wealth-screening tools.
- Work with the Development team to align efforts and set goals.
- Create and implement moves management plans.
- Acknowledge corporate donors through public and private recognition.
- Track and report progress using specific metrics.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications:
- Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or equivalent experience is required.
- Minimum of three to five years of relevant work experience, including at least three years of front-line fundraising and working with corporate donors.
- Demonstrated success managing a five- and six-figure portfolio of corporate supporters.
- Demonstrated work experience and donor contacts in mission-aligned areas.
- A proven track record in fundraising from corporations.
- Demonstrated entrepreneurial ability to develop alliances and coordinate shared interests of all parties.
- Excellent problem-solving skills designed to meet the challenges of the organization.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with considerable experience in writing and presenting information to a variety of audiences.
- Ability to use data and CRM systems to set fundraising strategy and priorities, measure outcomes, and drive superior performance.
- Knowledge of various progressive philanthropic and political sectors including racial equity, rights, justice, international affairs, public health, education, or democracy is desirable.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and prospect research skills.
- Strong interpersonal, mediation, and facilitation skills.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
- Familiarity with 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) regulations is a plus.
- Ability to work additional hours as needed to meet deadlines and manage workflow.
- Support for American Progress’ mission and commitment to a broad progressive agenda.
American Progress offers a full and competitive benefits package. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is not represented by a union. The ideally qualified candidate’s salary starts at $75,000.
We will continue to monitor COVID-19 and the levels of community spread and adjust plans as needed for in-office work. Any changes to our current hybrid work policy will be communicated at the time of hire. Updates will be posted on American Progress’ Jobs page.
This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. No phone calls, please.
Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses from American Progress.
Thank you for your interest in American Progress.
Additional information
American Progress operates two separate nonprofit organizations to maximize the progressive agenda: the Center for American Progress and the Center for American Progress Action Fund. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “American Progress.” The Center for American Progress is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt research and educational institute. It undertakes research, public education and a limited amount of lobbying. The Center for American Progress Action Fund is a nonpartisan 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization dedicated to achieving progress through action. It works to transform progressive ideas into policy through rapid-response communications, legislative action, grassroots organizing, political advocacy, and partnerships with other progressive leaders. The organizations share office space and employees.
American Progress is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is more than a commitment at American Progress—it is the foundation of what we do. American Progress recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, and all the other characteristics that make us unique.
For more information on the Center for American Progress, please go to center-for-american-progress.vipdev.lndo.site. For more information on the Center for American Progress Action Fund, please go to www.americanprogressaction.org.