Corporate Relations Manager

About the Humane Society of Utah:

Founded in 1960, the Humane Society of Utah (HSU) is advancing animal welfare and creating a more compassionate world for animals in Utah and beyond. Every year, we care for more than 7,000 companion animals in need and aid tens of thousands more through programs that help people nurture and protect their pets.

As the largest private nonprofit animal welfare organization in the state, we provide the following programs to benefit Utah communities:

Veterinary clinics that provide affordable and accessible spay/neuter and vaccinations

Shelter, medical care, and adoption of homeless pets

Pet retention support to help families through hardship so they can keep their pets

Transfers from overcrowded shelters to save lives

Pet care and behavioral resources to support harmonious home environments for pets and their families

Foster care for vulnerable animals in need who do not do as well in the shelter

Humane education outreach with animal ambassadors

We welcome any companion animal that can be legally admitted and work to find each animal in our care a loving home. HSU does not euthanize any healthy or adoptable animal in our care and we exceed nationally accepted “no-kill” standards. Our approach is always to find the best, most humane outcome for the animals in our care and to create an environment of respect, responsibility, and compassion through our programs, advocacy and education. People with a passion for animal welfare are at the heart of our organization, and we are currently seeking a Corporate Relationship Manager with a creative and energetic personality to join our development team.

Position Summary

The Corporate Relations Manager is responsible for cultivating, expanding, and stewarding impactful partnerships with corporations and the business community to advance the mission of the Humane Society of Utah. This role drives revenue growth through sponsorships, corporate philanthropy, and engagement opportunities that connect companies and their employees to lifesaving animal welfare work. This is not a desk-only role. The ideal candidate thrives in the community—shaking hands, attending events, and representing HSU with enthusiasm.

  Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as an enthusiastic and visible ambassador for the Humane Society of Utah, cultivating meaningful relationships that expand our presence and reputation across Utah’s business ecosystem.
• Direct, lead, and refine corporate fundraising strategies; ensure accountability for achieving performance benchmarks and revenue goals.
• Actively participate in community and business-focused gatherings including Chamber meetings, business events, professional mixers, industry programs, representing HSU confidently and professionally.
• Maintain organized records for all awards, agreements, contracts, and subcontracts, including reporting requirements, budgets, and renewal dates.
• Track and maintain donor interactions and data within the Raiser’s Edge database.
• Collaborate with the Associate Director of Leadership Giving to manage a portfolio of corporate donor relationships; create tailored proposals; and execute solicitation and stewardship plans.
• Independently cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate partners, ensuring a personalized donor experience.
• Identify and secure new corporate donors while deepening engagement and investment from current partners.
• Review and ensure accuracy for corporate sponsorship agreements and related communications.
• Build strong relationships with executives and key decision-makers at local and regional companies, fostering trust and long-term collaboration.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to present HSU initiatives, programs, and impact at business community meetings, industry groups, and corporate forums.
• Identify innovative opportunities for corporate partnerships and design actionable strategies to pursue them.
• Develop mission-centered engagement opportunities that demonstrate the impact of HSU’s work and inspire corporate support.
• Establish both short- and long-term partnership strategies with specific revenue and stewardship goals.
• Develop and manage sponsorship revenue plans for HSU events, ensuring all event targets are met or exceeded.
• Solicit and secure sponsorships for HSU fundraising and community events.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver corporate volunteer activities and sponsorship activations.
• Conduct post-event evaluations with sponsors to strengthen future collaborations.
• Work cross-departmentally to ensure accurate fulfillment of sponsorship deliverables and recognition.
• Collaborate with the Marketing/Communications Department to create timelines and assets for sponsor integration and event promotion.
• Conduct proactive outreach to maintain relationships with vendors and corporate supporters.
• Maintain documentation of corporate invoicing, logo placement, and sponsorship fulfillment.
• Support corporate sponsorship initiatives for HSU’s St. George Clinic, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Passion for animal welfare and willingness to engage with animals of all sizes; safety and handling training will be provided.
• Minimum of four years’ experience in corporate relations, fundraising, business development, or a related relationship-driven field.
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant combination of education and experience.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, able to convey enthusiasm and inspire confidence.
• Genuine enjoyment of meeting new people, attending events, and representing an organization publicly - this role thrives on visibility and connection.
• Active and professional use of LinkedIn is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and cultivate relationships with executives, donors, board members, and community leaders.
• Excellent organizational, follow-through, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Proven ability to establish, track, and achieve measurable objectives.
• Self-motivated and proactive—comfortable working independently while also collaborating with a team.
• Energetic, positive demeanor with a polished professional presence and a willingness to take initiative.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat DC, Gmail, and CRM/database tools.
• Ability to interact with donors and corporate stakeholders in a professional and engaging manner.

 Benefits:

HSU pays 100% for health, dental, vision and life insurance

A health savings account (HSA) and HSU contributes up to $1,920 a year

A 403(b) savings plan with a 3% employer match

Paid Time Off (120 hours of PTO, three mental health days, pet and family bereavement days, 12 federal holidays ­– ­totaling up to 30 days off annually)

Mileage reimbursement

Discounts on HSU veterinarian clinic services and merchandise

Employee assistance programming/resources, professional training, conference attendance, professional annual dues, and more are included.

We have a supportive work culture grounded in values of compassion, kindness, professionalism and wellness.

Work Schedule:

Typical work week is Monday - Friday, 9am–5pm, with flexible scheduling based on organizational and programmatic needs

During events, the position will include later weekday and weekend hours, requiring a flexible work schedule depending on needs.

Hours and days are subject to change based on event demands.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

Ability to perform physical movements as required for the position.

Ability to work outdoors in varying temperatures and climates.

Ability to work with animals of varying temperaments as needed.

Responsible for always presenting a neat and professional appearance to the public.

Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving history.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be

performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any

other job-related duties required by management. This document does not create an

employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

At the Humane Society of Utah, we don’t just accept differences – we celebrate diversity, support it and thrive on it to benefit our employees, animals and community. As such, HSU is an equal opportunity employer and employment is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. HSU does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age (40 and over), genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy or relation condition (including childbirth and breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by state or federal law.

The Humane Society of Utah’s policy is to comply with all applicable national, state, and local laws about nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

To Apply For This Position

Please send a cover letter and resume to awoodhouse@utahhumane.org, or visit our website:https://www.utahhumane.org/jobs/corporate-relationship-manager-2 No calls, please.