The Senior Director, Corporate Partnerships and Foundations will perform the following roles and responsibilities:
Corporate Donor Engagement & Stewardship
-Develop and implement an annual corporate fundraising strategy to raise $1.25M
-Manage a portfolio of 75 local corporate and corporate foundation partners; steward national corporate partnerships locally in collaboration with the National Development team.
Sr. Director, Corporate Partnerships and Foundations at Cityyear
-Steward and grow structured corporate partnership investments, including Team Sponsors at the $100,000+ level, ensuring strong alignment with enterprise strategy and local execution.
-Deliver exceptional stewardship through personalized communication, timely impact reporting, and tailored engagement.
-Lead and coordinate site & school visits, events, volunteer opportunities, and activations that deepen relationships and showcase impact.
-Secure renewed and increased commitments by aligning opportunities with partners' business, CSR, and community engagement goals.
-Represent City Year at external and partner events to cultivate new relationships and strengthen existing ones.
-Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of corporate gifts and engagement using City Year's Salesforce CRM.
Prospecting & Proposal Development
-Expand the donor base by identifying, qualifying, and cultivating new corporate prospects.
-Analyze giving trends and portfolio data to identify growth opportunities.
-Create and adapt sponsorship and partnership opportunities that align with the site's program and goals.
-Write compelling sponsorship proposals, pitch decks, letters, and impact reports for current and prospective partners.
Collaboration & Learning
-Collaborate effectively with teammates and national Development community to achieve shared goals and foster an inclusive environment.
-Partner closely with Impact staff and AmeriCorps members to connect fundraising efforts with program priorities and elevate the authentic impact of City Year's work.
-Role model a growth mindset and commitment to City Year's culture and values as a leader within a youth-serving organization.
-Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor to advance City Year's mission.
Requirements
-3 years of experience of relationship management experience such as fundraising, corporate partnerships, business development, etc.
-Authorized documentation to work in the United States of America
-Criminal background history clearance to work with school-age children, depending on the position
-Proven track record of securing significant gifts or managing complex external relationships
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including persuasive writing and presentations tailored to external partners (e.g., donors, funders, or senior stakeholders)
-Proficiency in CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite
-City Year/AmeriCorps experience a plus
-Strong fundraisers come from many paths; we value transferable relationship-building experience and encourage candidates with varied backgrounds to apply.
In order to succeed in this role, an applicant must have the following competencies:
-Understanding & Building Connection - Builds trust and long-term partnerships through authentic engagement and mutual alignment of goals.
-Strategic Thinking - Anticipates opportunities and challenges; designs partnership strategies aligned with site revenue goals.
-Project Management - Organizes and manages timelines, deliverables, and resources to ensure high-quality execution.
-Decision-Making - Uses data and context to make sound, timely decisions; navigates complex stakeholder needs confidently.
-Collaboration - Works effectively across teams, integrating diverse perspectives and fostering an inclusive environment.
Physical requirements
-Ability to sit for extended periods and occasionally stand or walk
-Manual dexterity for typing, writing, and handling office equipment
-Visual acuity to read screens and printed materials
-Hearing ability to participate in conversations and respond to phone call
Benefits
Remote work options
Additional Information
Application Instructions
Click Apply to submit your online application. Please attach a resume and thoughtful cover letter on the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV" field.
Active City Year Staff members must login to Workday to apply internally.
Number of Positions: 1
Work Location: Hybrid On-Site/Remote
Position Overview
The Senior Director, Corporate Partnerships and Foundations is responsible for cultivating and managing transformational relationships with corporate and foundation partners as part of the City Year Seattle/King County Development team responsible for raising 1.9 M annually. Daily, the Sr. Director will lead corporate and foundation fundraising strategy*, steward a portfolio of existing partners, cultivate new prospects, ensure accurate pipeline tracking, and collaborate across teams to deliver meaningful donor engagement experiences.
Job Description
Cityyear · Seattle, WA