Manager of Corporate Engagement

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $68,000-72,000

Project Bread connects people and communities in Massachusetts to reliable sources of food whileadvocating forpolicies that make food more accessiblesothat no one goes hungry. Toassistus in meeting our mission, Project BreadTheWalk for Hunger is seeking aManager of Corporate Engagementto join our team.

At Project Bread, we have a deep commitment to creating positive social change and recognize that hunger and racism are inextricably linked. We work in a fast-paced environment that values learning, innovation, and diverse perspectives. Knowing its centrality to our work, Project Bread is committed to equity and inclusion. We aspire to build a diverse team, including groups that are traditionally underrepresented among our sector leadership. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Supervisor:DirectorInstitutional Giving

StartingSalary Range:$68,000-72,000

The Role

TheManager of Corporate Engagementwill manage and grow a portfolioof corporate partners, develop compelling engagement and sponsorship opportunities, and serve as a key ambassadorfor Project Breads radical approach to ending hunger.The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and writer who enjoys building meaningful relationships, translating complex initiatives into compelling funding opportunities, andidentifyingcreative ways for corporate partners to invest in lasting solutions to food insecurity. This position is a great fit for someone who is proactive, organized, and comfortable representing Project Bread internally and externally while helping connect corporate partners with innovative programs, advocacy efforts, and community-centered solutions that advance systemic change.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Corporate Partnership Development andManagement

• Manage aportfolio ofprospective and currentcorporate partners, includingpreparingand leading donor calls and meetings, andsolicitingand stewarding partners.

• Contribute to the Institutional Giving teams$3.4 million+ annual revenue goal.

• Lead corporate partner meetings, presentations, and engagement opportunities, serving as a primary relationship manager and ambassador for Project Bread.

• Develop and implement engagement plans that deepen partner relationships through philanthropic support, employee engagement, volunteer opportunities, cause marketing campaigns, and other partnership activities.

• Represent Project Bread at external events, conferences, and networking opportunities to build relationships and expand awareness of the organizations work and impact.

• Corporate Fundraising Strategy and Communication

• Work with the Director of Institutional Giving to developand execute strategies to increase corporate philanthropy revenue and strengthencorporate engagement.proposals, sponsorship requests, and other communications for corporate partners.

• Conduct prospect research toidentifypotential partners that share Project Breads commitment to ending hunger in Massachusetts.

• Collaborate with program, policy, communications, and development colleagues to translate Project Breads work into meaningful partnership and fundraising opportunities.

• Support the development and refinement ofcorporate engagementmaterials, including sponsorship packages, one-pagers, presentations, impact reports, and partner recognition content.

• Walk for Hunger Corporate Partnerships

• Lead corporate sponsorship and engagement efforts for Walk for Hunger, including prospecting,solicitation, stewardship, and renewal of corporate sponsors and partners.

• Manage relationships with corporate teams, sponsors, and in-kind vendors, ensuring positive and coordinated partner experience throughout the event cycle.

• Develop sponsorship proposals and support employee engagement to increase corporate fundraising and participation in the Walk forHunger.

• People Management and TeamSupport

• Supervise the Institutional Giving Associateandoverseeingthe development of effective workplans toensureexecution ofcorporate engagementstrategies to meet stewardship and fundraising goals.

• Support theAssociatesongoing professional developmentby providing coaching, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth and skill development.

• Maintainaccuraterecords and track partner engagement in Raisers Edge, supporting departmental budgeting and forecasting, reporting, gift tracking, and other institutional operations to ensure effective portfolio management and informed decision-making.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Support the annual Walk for Hunger, including working the weekend of the Walk (first weekend in May), and attending pre-Walk events as assigned.

• Participate in organization-wide events and meetings.

• Act to promote, sustain, and grow Project Bread's positive, productive, and inclusive working environment.

Qualifications

There are innumerable ways to learn,growand excel professionally. We know people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. Project Bread recognizes this when we review applications and take a broad look at the experience of each applicant. We want to get to know you and the unique strengths you will bring tothe work. This said, we are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you candemonstratemost of the qualifications and experiences listed below.

• Commitment to Project Bread's mission and values, including a passion for advancingequitableand sustainable solutions to end hunger.

• 3-5yearsofprofessionalfundraisingexperience,preferably managing and executing cause marketing, corporatevolunteerand/or othercorporate engagementevents

• A successfultrack recordofsolicitingand closing sponsorships and/or giftsat thefive-figurelevel

• Prior supervisory, team leadership, or project leadership experience

• Experience developing persuasive written communications, including proposals, presentations, sponsorship requests, reports, or other donor- or client-facing materials

• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability torepresentan organization professionally to external audiences

• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated success building and managing external relationships with donors, corporate partners, clients, or other stakeholders

• Deeply values diversity and inclusion as part of their work and is open to collaborating with partners, those with lived experience, and more to drive corporate connections that honor these values.

• Familiarity withRaiser's EdgeorBlackbaud NXT, Microsoft SharePoint, and Asana or similar project management toolsa plus.

Working Location

All employees are currentlyworkinga hybrid remote and in-officemodel and are expected to spend at least some time in the office per week. TheManager ofCorporate Engagementis expected to workin the East Boston office onTuesdays andThursday andattendin-person meetingswith external partnersas needed, includingoccasionalevening networking events.

Benefits

Benefits include health and dental, flexible spending accounts, retirement plan with match after one year, fully paid PFML leave, life and long-term disability, contributions to professional development, commuting costs, and wellness expenses, and flexible paid time off.

Priority consideration will be given to candidates that apply by July 9.

Project Bread is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services. Please contact us at [email protected] if you would like to request specialaccommodationsduring the interview process.