Corporate Relationship Manager

Position Title:  Corporate Relationship Manager
Reports to:  Development Director
Salary:  $54,000 - $60,000 annual salary DOE, exempt

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.

Benefits
● HSU pays 100% for health, and offers 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.

Primary Responsibilities
● Establish a positive and respectful relationship for the Humane Society of Utah.
● Direct and lead corporate fundraising strategies, reviewing and implementing changes when needed. Ensure accountability in meeting fundraising performance metrics.
● Attend community networking events (i.e., Chamber, Downtown Partnership, mixers, happy hours, etc.) as a representative of HSU.
● Maintain database and files for all awards, agreements, contracts and subcontracts, including reporting requirements, budgets and renewal deadlines.
● Track and maintain donor activity within the Raiser’s Edge database.
● Work closely with the Development Director to manage a portfolio of donor relationships, develop and coordinate funding proposals, and conduct donor outreach and stewardship.
● Responsible for direct cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of corporate partners.

● Identify and solicit new corporate donors and increase contributions from current partners.
● Quality control of contracts of corporate sponsors during various agreed upon communications.
● Build relationships with key decision-makers among local and regional companies by fostering trust and collaboration.
● Identify new and creative opportunities for corporate partnerships and support. Devise and facilitate a strategy for securing support.
● Develop meaningful and compelling engagement opportunities for existing corporate partners, connecting them to our mission and impact.
● Develop a comprehensive short and long-term corporate partnership fundraising strategy by tailoring specific goals to established corporate partners and new funders.
● Develop and manage the plan for revenue for sponsorships and ticket sales for each fundraising event to ensure all event goals are met.
● Solicit and secure sponsors for HSU’s fundraising and community events.
● Create, plan, and implement corporate sponsorship events and activities, including corporate volunteer groups.
● Conduct post-event evaluations with corporate sponsors to determine how future events could be improved.
● Promote relationships among multiple departments for smooth sponsor support execution.
● Collaborate with the Marketing/Communications Department to establish appropriate timelines for sponsor assets and events.
● Conduct outreach activities to develop and maintain relationships with corporate sponsors and vendors.
● Maintain appropriate documentation of corporate invoicing and logo placement.
● Secure corporate sponsor stewardship and events for HSU’s St. George Clinic, as needed.
● Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
● Passion for animal welfare and a love of working with animals, including previous experience with dogs and cats, is preferred. Must be comfortable working with all sizes and breeds of dogs. Safety and handling training will be provided.
● Minimum of four years’ experience in management and relationship building.
● Bachelor's Degree or combination of education and experience required.
● Excellent written and oral communication skills.
● Stellar relationship-building skills and ability to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders around innovative ideas and programs.
● Commitment to the appropriate use of sensitive and confidential data.
● Excellent project management and follow-up skills.
● Ability to work well under deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
● Ability to establish and achieve quantified objectives.
● Equally comfortable working independently and in a team environment.
● Positive outlook, upbeat, energetic, and not afraid to take initiative.
● Experience with Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat DC, and Gmail is required.
● Project a professional demeanor and appearance.
● Ability to interact with board members, high-level volunteers, donors, and sponsors in a positive, professional manner.

Work Schedule
● Typical work week is Monday - Friday, 9am–5pm.
● 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 jtripp@utahhumane.org. Those who don't send the requested materials cannot be considered. No calls, please.