Corporate Partnerships Manager

at  The Trevor Project

About Trevor:
The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people. Our non-profit provides 24/7 life-saving support via phone, text, and chat. We also operate the world’s largest safe space social networking site for LGBTQ+ youth and run innovative research, education, and advocacy programs. We’ve been saving lives every day for over 20 years.
Every day, and in every role, our staff contribute to our critical mission of ending suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning young people by embodying our values:
Heart–We care deeply and commit to do what matters
Integrity–We build trust through our words and actions
Community-Together, we are an unstoppable force for good
Belonging-We serve as allies to the mission, and to each other
Progress-We continually move onward and upward
Applicants and staff must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The Trevor Project will not sponsor an employment visa for this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or Nonprofit Management.
• 4+ years of experience in corporate fundraising, partnership development, or related fields.
• Demonstrated success in securing and managing corporate partnerships or sponsorships, with a track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with corporate executives, donors, and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic fundraising plans and initiatives.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and lead a team of fundraising professionals.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English

ROLE: CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER

Location: This role will be remote in the continental United States, Alaska, or Hawaii
Reports to: VP of Partnerships and Philanthropy
Eligibility: Authorization to work for any employer in the United States is required. The Trevor Project will not sponsor a work visa for this role.
Classification:Exempt Full Time
Union Role? No
Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000
Summary:
Every day, and in every role, our staff contribute to our critical mission of ending suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning young people, while fostering an inclusive approach our direct work and engagement with Trevor colleagues across the organization while fostering an inclusive approach to your direct work and engagement with Trevor colleagues across the organization, while continually growing our LGBTQ competency and awareness.
Our Corporate Partnerships Manager is one of our key deal-makers and relationship builders. In this role, you’ll interface with executives of Fortune 500 companies to identify and initiate new contacts, establish long-term relationships, strengthen existing partnerships, and secure significant funding to support Trevor’s life-saving programs. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about our work and brings industry-specific expertise to broaden Trevor’s portfolio of corporate partners.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and grow a portfolio of corporate partnerships.
• Build relationships and trust with executives and stakeholders at Fortune-500 corporations.
• Build and carry out strategies for partnership growth in alignment to our mission.
• Project manage and track deliverables for current partnerships with stakeholders across Trevor, ensuring seamless execution to drive them to success and long-term growth.
• Oversee successful execution of cause marketing campaigns in collaboration with Trevor’s marketing and communications teams
• Help develop compelling proposals working alongside program and finance leadership. Track partnership impact against our goals in collaboration with program, finance, and marketing teams to communicate back to partners and show our progress
• Represent Trevor’s mission in presentations for corporate partners and audiencesBe a liaison between corporate partners and internal teams by helping to align on shared vision, goals, and projects
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• while navigating any challenges that may arise with a positive, solutions-orientation

• Build strong professional relationships with corporate partners leadership
• Contribute to building an evolving corporate partnership model at Trevor by identifying new ways to build, scale, and manage corporate partnerships
• Other relevant tasks, duties, or special projects as assigned
• Demonstrate fair, ethical, and equitable business practices
• Learn eagerly, share knowledge appropriately, and improve continuously
• Demonstrate successful planning and problem-solving skills, including multitasking and working well within tight timelines
• Work, communicate, and collaborate effectively with others
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in all work
• Demonstrate a commitment to fostering and maintaining an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging
• Other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned