Foundation Corporate Relations Associate

The Foundation and Corporate Relations Associate is a critical role within The Opportunity Alliance’s Development and Communications Department. This position helps TOA meet its mission by raising funds to support vital community programs, increasing awareness of the Agency’s impact on 20,000+ Mainers each year, and engaging foundation and corporate partners in TOA’s vision.

The Associate is responsible for researching prospective partners, cultivating relationships, preparing compelling proposals, soliciting funding requests, and stewarding existing partnerships to ensure sustainable funding. The Foundation and Corporate Relations Associate will be externally facing, with a focus on networking and relationships, while also being able to write strong funding proposals in a timely matter.

This role will work closely with the VP of Development and Communications to set goals and strategy for the department. Opportunity for hybrid work.

Additional details:

This role will support Development goals by identifying and managing foundation grants and reports.

• Support and strengthen relationships with funders; develop individualized strategies for foundation prospects and partners.
• Research funding opportunities and areas for growth and manage grant activities including monitoring and tracking of grant opportunities and reporting requirements.
• Tailor proposals to match donor priorities and requirements.
• In conjunction with VP prepare, write, and submit grant proposals.
• Maintain regular reporting and reconcile income reports with the Development Coordinator and Finance team.

This role will also support Development goals by identifying and managing corporate donors (and their employees) in the community.

• Manage a portfolio of donors tied to sponsorship, corporate giving, and/ or in-kind support.
• Coordinate meetings, site visits, and other interactions to engage corporate prospects and donors.
• Lead planning and execution of cultivation and fundraising events as well as sponsorship solicitation; work with Communications Associate on marketing and promotion of events.
• Contribute to the identification of major donors--including individuals within corporate partners--for cultivation.
• Work closely with the Development Coordinator on stewardship materials and donor recognition.
• In partnership with TOA program teams, manage the Agency’s in-kind and volunteer program.
• Work with the Communications Associate on donor communications and event promotion.

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Mon – Fri regular business hours

Some flexibility is needed to attend events on weekend or evening hours.

Location: Office is based in South Portland, ME

Qualifications: 

• A Bachelor’s degree preferred or high school diploma and equivalent record of professional achievement and qualifications with a demonstrated track record of success required.
• 5 years of general work experience preferred.
• Non-profit fundraising and grant writing (or similar experience) required.
• Proven ability to effectively articulate clear and compelling messages.
• Events experience preferred.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills are required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; must meet deadlines.
• Ability to understand and utilize fundraising databases, software, and Internet search engines to identify funding prospects.
• An understanding of development and desire to work closely with the process of soliciting gifts and building relationships with donors required. Ability to maintain confidentiality of donor records and information is absolutely required.
• Strong organizational skills, an ability to manage multiple tasks and work as part of a team is preferred.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency is a requirement.  Ability to conduct online research necessary. Proficiency with data entry, Microsoft Word, Excel; facility with database management preferred.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check.
• Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
• Normal office conditions such as sitting, with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, typing and lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings but is not a primarily and essential job responsibility.

Benefits: Our benefits include but are not limited to:

(offered to full-time and part-time employees)

• Generous paid time off accrual
• 9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year 
• Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost 
• Dental and Vision insurance options 
• Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances 
• 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
• Tuition Reimbursement – offered once per year through an application process
• The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

To learn more about our benefits please visit, https://www.opportunityalliance.org/explore-our-benefits

Who we are…

The Opportunity Alliance is “Helping People Reach for a Brighter Future”.

Mission: The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities. We provide advocacy, leadership, and support to identify the goals and address the needs of individuals, families, and communities.

The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a dynamic, results-focused Community Action Agency providing approximately 50 integrated community-based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine. With over 50 years of experience, TOA draws from a comprehensive set of programs which address issues such as mental health, substance use, homelessness, lack of basic needs, and access to community supports. Through an extensive array of services, TOA provides opportunities for individuals to stabilize fragile situations and then works with them to achieve self-sufficiency. TOA is client-focused with extensive experience working with diverse client populations. TOA programming includes four key sectors of service:

• Mental Health & Wellness
• Community Building
• Family & Early Childhood Education
• Economic Resources

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The Opportunity Alliance is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are viewing this posting on a third-party site, please visit our website at https://opportunityalliance.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers to apply.

Please submit a cover letter and resume along with your application.

Thank you!