SEEDS - Access Changes Everything · 3 months ago
Development Officer, Corporate and Foundation Relations
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $65K/yr
3+ years expSEEDS – Access Changes Everything is a nonprofit organization focused on transforming educational opportunities for motivated, high-achieving students from households with limited means. The Development Officer, Corporate and Foundation Relations will design and execute a plan to identify and cultivate corporate and foundation donors, aiming to build partnerships that support SEEDS' strategic priorities and fundraising goals.
AssociationNon ProfitSocial Impact
Responsibilities
Increase total revenue in corporate and foundation channels
Build upon and manage a portfolio of 80-100 foundations and corporations, consisting of existing donors, lapsed donors and prospective new supporters and partners
Contribute to strategic planning for partnership development, including creating and implementing an accountability/work plan based on fundraising goals
Serve as primary grant writer, managing all aspects of foundations writing for grants, letters or inquiry, and follow up reporting. This includes obtaining and organizing data necessary for proposal writing and reporting
Identify, research and lead outreach for new strategic partnerships with corporate offices such as Talent Acquisition/HR, Diversity and Inclusion to secure internships for SEEDS’ scholars and alumni
Lead planning and strategy for donor visits and other targeted contact with donors and prospects. Handle all logistics related to meetings and opportunities, including scheduling, site visits, and social media opportunities with donors, SEEDS Scholars and leadership
Advise on engagement strategy and take initiative to coordinate preliminary and follow-up communications
Track all necessary donor data, including contact reports, actions, proposals, and deadlines in Raiser’s Edge database
Design a creative and systematic approach for recognizing and stewarding donors and partners
Collaborate with other departments (i.e., college placement, guidance, marketing, etc.) to fulfill corporate partnership deliverables. Spearhead efforts to solicit corporate sponsorships for events, which include SEEDS’ annual Golf Outing (fall) and Benefit (spring)
Additional duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
3+ years' experience with fundraising, corporate relations, foundation relations, or equivalent/similar combination
Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication
Exceptional interpersonal skills and relationship building
A problem-solving, can-do attitude with top notch planning and prioritizing skills, with a keen eye for detail
Ability to balance multiple deadlines simultaneously and meet performance and team fundraising goals
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Benefits
401k retirement Plan with an employer-matching component
Paid Time Off
Company
SEEDS - Access Changes Everything
SEEDS - Access Changes Everything is a nonprofit organization founded in 1992 that prepares highly-motivated students from low-income households by transforming their educational opportunities.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
John F. Castano
President and CEO
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