Corporate Partnerships Specialist Job Listing at Wounded Warrior Project in Chicago, IL (Job ID R13705-Chicago, IL)

Description

Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job.

But if you're the kind of person who also cares about making an impact and serving our nation's wounded warriors and their families, then you're exactly the kind of person we're looking for. When you join Wounded Warrior Project, you're committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you too – helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose.

At Wounded Warrior Project we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we're proud to offer benefits such as:

• A flexible hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days' work from home)

• Full medical, dental and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members

• Competitive pay and performance incentives

• A fun, mission focused and collaborative team environment

A mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you're ready to get started, we're ready for you.

The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Corporate Partnerships Specialist is the lead account specialist working directly with WWP's national and regional corporate partners to maintain, grow, and deepen relationships with existing corporate partners, sponsors, and donors. The Corporate Partnerships Specialist collaborates with WWP's internal support and programs teams, working together to secure high dollar, annual, and multi-year funding and support to help achieve WWP's program and revenue goals.

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and manage the day-to day relationships with an assigned portfolio of WWP corporate partners ranging from $100K to $1MM+ per partner.  Striving to achieve fundraising goals, while working to meet mutual business objectives of both the partner and WWP.
• Work daily to maintain the partnership year over year, grow fundraising, and deepen the relationship bench within each corporate partner through education, event planning, fundraising, employee engagement and overall awareness of the mission on WWP.
• Endeavor to integrate WWP into the business culture of each corporate partner. Continually looking for opportunities to engage them programmatically with WWP.
• Effectively communicate to all corporate partners the value and impact of WWP's programs and services delivered to wounded warriors and their families when asking for their financial support. Work with WWP's interdependencies to develop communication channels to share that information with partners, highlighting the benefit of the partnerships.
• Represent WWP in speaking and training opportunities with Corporate Partners.  Helping corporate partner leadership, suppliers, employees, and customers understand the importance of WWP and the overall impact their partnership has on wounded warriors and their families.
• Travel to meet with current portfolio of partners in support of program objectives.
• Provide quarterly fundraising forecasting for assigned corporate partners.  Identifying continuous improvement opportunities and efficiencies to save donor dollars.
• Manage industry trends in giving with support from the analytics team.  Look for opportunities to share those trends with partners to discover new areas of opportunity.
• Track communications within Salesforce, and other CSR platforms to capture partner activity and history.
• Establish effective working relationships and work collaboratively with WWP teammates across the organization, e.g., Communications, Marketing, Programs, Legal, and other Resource Development teams, working cross channels to sustain and grow current partnerships.
• In collaboration with the Manager of Corporate Partnerships, establish and annual budget in support of your partner portfolio. Manage that budget throughout the year.
• Work with WWP Legal team, Communications team, and Marketing team to incorporate and approve corporate sponsors' logos on WWP items and WWP's logo on all partners items.
• Assist other teammates on the Corporate Partnerships team as needed in support of the teams ongoing strategic plan.  In collaboration with your partners, development, and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) per partner.
• Create and maintain a professional network on behalf of Wounded Warrior Project.
• Other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional relationships at all levels of an organization and build successful and effective relationships.
• Experience stewarding corporate, foundation, and individual donors.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to monitor, compile, and analyze data to guide decision making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong presentation skills. Confident communicator with demonstrated ability to present information effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills. Demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities and complete assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, demanding working environment.
• Demonstrated analytical ability and utilize critical thinking skills and analytical skills in problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to establish credibility, be decisive, influence others, and influence change.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects effectively and efficiently.
• Demonstrated understanding of Wounded Warrior Project and its mission, values, programs, and services, and the impact of these programs and services on wounded warriors and their families.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency using Microsoft Office, e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated understanding of military service organizations (MSOs) and veteran service organizations (VSOs).
• High energy level, self-starter, and willing to take initiative.
• Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.
• Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with.

EXPERIENCE

Requirements:

• Three years of account management experience.
• Three years of experience fundraising.
• Three years of experience working with senior management and executives.

Preferences:

• Three years of marketing, sales, or consulting experience.
• Two years of experience working with Salesforce.

EDUCATION

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, communication, marketing, or related field. Equivalent combination of education, experience, training, or certification may be considered in lieu of degree.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE

Requirements:

• Valid state-issued driver's license.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to work in a WWP physical office a minimum of three days per week and when appropriate work remotely two days per week.
• General office environment; temperature controlled.
• May require participation in events under varying weather conditions.
• Up to 25% travel.
• May require lifting/carrying items up to 50 pounds.

We recognize the success of our mission depends on the efforts of our passionate, hard-working teammates. To help teammates remain focused on the warriors and families we serve, WWP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes; Medical/Prescription drug, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program. WWP also offers a 401(k)-retirement plan, a competitive PTO package, Sick Leave, Family Care Leave, Paid Holidays, Birthday Holiday, Education Assistance, and Bereavement Leave.

For Colorado Applicants:  The estimated hiring range for this position is between $68,678 - $85,848 annual base salary, subject to a candidate's combination of experience, qualifications, and credentials. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance incentive.

For San Diego or Sacramento, California, and Tacoma, Washington Applicants: The estimated hiring range for this position is between $75,219 - $94,024 annual base salary, subject to a candidate's combination of experience, qualifications, and credentials. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance incentive.

For Los Angeles, California Applicants: The estimated hiring range for this position is between $78,489 – 98,112 annual base salary, subject to a candidate's combination of experience, qualifications, and credentials. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance incentive.

For New York, New York Applicants: The estimated hiring range for this position is between $81,760 - $102,200 annual base salary, subject to a candidate's combination of experience, qualifications, and credentials. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance incentive.

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Wounded Warrior Project® is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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