Director of New Business at First Book, leading corporate partnership strategies and revenue generation efforts. Requires extensive experience in business development and nonprofit sectors.
Responsibilities
Effectively lead a team of passionate staff members who lead and support new business development efforts.
Responsible for a business development team with an annual revenue goal of $2M.
Design and launch cause marketing campaigns and corporate partnerships that directly benefit local communities in need.
Develop an overarching strategy to secure new corporate relationships in collaboration with Senior Leadership at First Book.
Design and lead new business strategies to secure additional unrestricted corporate funds to further First Book’s mission.
Conceptualize, develop, and present funding concepts and pitches to leading multinational corporations.
Forge new relationships with potential corporate funders and develop leads.
Lead efforts to prioritize funding opportunities and prospect lists in collaboration with the Strategic Alliances and Executive Team.
Collaborate across marketing communications, engagement, e-commerce and operations to create and implement value-added, integrated programs that advance organizational goals.
Respond to and undertake special projects that advance the department as requested by EVP, Strategic Alliances.
Collaborate with EVP, Strategic Alliances on the ongoing development of the department including overall vision, operational processes, staffing, professional development, performance management, etc.
Work with other department leaders to develop monitoring and results frameworks for key performance indicators (KPIs).
Ensure consistency in the variety of KPIs across projects, to be in alignment with overall project portfolio goals.
Meet annual financial goals as determined by the Executive Team and EVP, Strategic Alliances.
Requirements
Demonstrated track record in sales and account management with corporate philanthropy, cause marketing programs, corporate fundraising/sponsorship, and/or business development with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a client services environment.
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience leading a high-performing sales/business development team; nonprofit corporate partnership/sponsorships sales experience preferred
Experience securing funds from Fortune 500 companies and/or major philanthropic foundations is a requirement, with current contacts maintained at those institutions.
Proficiency with Salesforce preferred and/or other CRM platforms such as Raiser’s Edge, etc.
Entrepreneurial work experience is a plus
Proven budget management skills.
Experience working in a matrixed reporting structure environment.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with the internal staff and external clients.
Must be proactive and a self-starter with excellent problem-solving and implementation skills.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment as a member of a vibrant team with the ability to meet designated deadlines.
Must be able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
Proficiency with MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent business writing and presentation skills.
Travel is required as necessary, up to 40%.
Benefits
Hybrid work environment - can work from home and office
Dental & medical insurance
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage
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