DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE RELATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• Progressive experience in corporate and foundation philanthropy, business development and/or sales experience.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office programs; experience in use of DonorPerfect or other relational databases preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively build relationships and alliances with internal and external constituencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5-7 years corporate giving experience.
• Demonstrate ability to move donor up in giving level.
• Previous work with some of our key partners: AT&T, Boeing, TI, Ericsson, McKesson, etc.
• Knowledge of/connections to corporate social responsibility contacts.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Corporate Relations is responsible for establishing new and strengthening existing revenue-generating partnerships within the business and corporate communities in Northeast Texas. Working closely with the Chief Development Officer and the Fund Development team, the Director of Corporate Relations will conceptualize, plan, and execute a corporate relations strategy that maximizes corporate sponsorship and philanthropic support for GSNETX that is reflective of program needs and capacity and consistent with GSNETX’s mission and program vision; create compelling and accurate proposals, reports and correspondence; and ensure that the terms of sponsorship or funding agreements are fulfilled. The position will collaborate with fund development staff and with other departments to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate prospects, while maintaining a select portfolio of corporate prospects and donors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (This list may not include all of the duties assigned):

• Directs all aspects of GSNETX’s corporate relations program.
• Develops and implements strategies for multi-faceted engagement of corporate donors through grants, event sponsorship, volunteering, cause-related marketing, and strategic philanthropy.
• Responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding sponsorships, grants and general donations from corporations.
• Works closely with other fund development staff to implement strategies for multi-faceted engagement of corporate donors.
• Researches corporate social responsibility programs to ensure that efforts are informed, strategic and aligned with current trends in corporate giving.
• Works with senior leadership, Board and other volunteers on prospect development and the solicitation/cultivation of corporate prospects.
• Serves as an effective member of the GSNETX fund development team.
• Demonstrates and promotes a climate of courtesy, respect and professionalism to coworkers, the volunteers served by this council, and others with whom her/his job puts her/him in contact.
• Represents GSNETX at special events in the community, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

OTHER:

• Must be able to travel within established geographic areas and council service centers, as necessary.
• Must have reliable transportation, hold a valid drivers’ license and meet GSNETX driving record & automobile insurance requirements.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Achieving Results
• Relationship Building
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Planning and Organizing
• Customer Service
• Knowledge of Corporate Giving and Database Management

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required with 5-7 years of progressive experience in corporate and foundation philanthropy, business development and/or sales experience.
• Proven ability to expand and strengthen partnerships with Corporations.
• Entrepreneurial, comprehensive, and prospect-driven approach to corporate relations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively build relationships and alliances with internal and external constituencies.
• Demonstrated success in a fast-paced environment where multi-tasking and priority-setting abilities are critical to success.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office programs; experience in use of DonorPerfect or other relational databases preferred.
• Self-motivation and discipline to regularly set and achieve work goals.
• Demonstrate and promote a climate of courtesy, respect and professionalism to coworkers, the volunteers served by this council, and others with whom her/his job puts her/him in contact.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Adheres to the GSNETX’s equal opportunity and non-discrimination policies, which ensure that there will be no discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, creed, national origin, socioeconomic status, disability, or age.
• Upon employment, will hold membership in the Girl Scout organization and subscribe to the tenets of the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
• Attendance is an essential job requirement defined as having regular, consistent, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance including the ability to work regular hours and shifts, before and after hours, and on weekends, when required.
• Must complete and pass a criminal background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, work in an office environment, work in a seated position, and work with computers.

The employee must be able to drive and have a valid driver’s license.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

To apply, please visit www.gsnetx.org/careers or contact Heather Hill at talent@gsnetx.org or 972-349-2413.