Senior Director, Corporate Partnerships and Foundations

Application Instructions Click Apply to submit your online application. Please attach a resume and thoughtful cover letter on the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV" field. Active City Year Staff members must login to Workday to apply internally. Number of Positions: 1 Work Location: Hybrid On-Site/Remote Position Overview The Senior Director, Corporate Partnerships and Foundations is responsible for cultivating and managing transformational relationships with corporate and foundation partners as part of the City Year Seattle/King County Development team responsible for raising 1.9 M annually. Daily, the Sr. Director will lead corporate and foundation fundraising strategy*, steward a portfolio of existing partners, cultivate new prospects, ensure accurate pipeline tracking, and collaborate across teams to deliver meaningful donor engagement experiences. Job Description Minimum Qualifications •3 years of experience of relationship management experience such as fundraising, corporate partnerships, business development, etc. •Authorized documentation to work in the United States of America •Criminal background history clearance to work with school-age children, depending on the position Responsibilities The Senior Director, Corporate Partnerships and Foundations will perform the following roles and responsibilities: Corporate Donor Engagement & Stewardship •Develop and implement an annual corporate fundraising strategy to raise $1.25M •Manage a portfolio of 75 local corporate and corporate foundation partners; steward national corporate partnerships locally in collaboration with the National Development team. •Steward and grow structured corporate partnership investments, including Team Sponsors at the $100,000+ level, ensuring strong alignment with enterprise strategy and local execution. •Deliver exceptional stewardship through personalized communication, timely impact reporting, and tailored engagement. •Lead and coordinate site & school visits, events, volunteer opportunities, and activations that deepen relationships and showcase impact. •Secure renewed and increased commitments by aligning opportunities with partners’ business, CSR, and community engagement goals. •Represent City Year at external and partner events to cultivate new relationships and strengthen existing ones. •Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of corporate gifts and engagement using City Year’s Salesforce CRM. Prospecting & Proposal Development •Expand the donor base by identifying, qualifying, and cultivating new corporate prospects. •Analyze giving trends and portfolio data to identify growth opportunities. •Create and adapt sponsorship and partnership opportunities that align with the site’s program and goals. •Write compelling sponsorship proposals, pitch decks, letters, and impact reports for current and prospective partners. Collaboration & Learning •Collaborate effectively with teammates and national Development community to achieve shared goals and foster an inclusive environment. •Partner closely with Impact staff and AmeriCorps members to connect fundraising efforts with program priorities and elevate the authentic impact of City Year’s work. •Role model a growth mindset and commitment to City Year’s culture and values as a leader within a youth-serving organization. •Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor to advance City Year’s mission. Preferred Qualifications •Proven track record of securing significant gifts or managing complex external relationships •Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including persuasive writing and presentations tailored to external partners (e.g., donors, funders, or senior stakeholders) •Proficiency in CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite •City Year/AmeriCorps experience a plus •Strong fundraisers come from many paths; we value transferable relationship-building experience and encourage candidates with varied backgrounds to apply. In order to succeed in this role, an applicant must have the following competencies: •Understanding & Building Connection – Builds trust and long-term partnerships through authentic engagement and mutual alignment of goals. •Strategic Thinking – Anticipates opportunities and challenges; designs partnership strategies aligned with site revenue goals. •Project Management – Organizes and manages timelines, deliverables, and resources to ensure high-quality execution. •Decision-Making – Uses data and context to make sound, timely decisions; navigates complex stakeholder needs confidently. •Collaboration – Works effectively across teams, integrating diverse perspectives and fostering an inclusive environment. Physical requirements •Ability to sit for extended periods and occasionally stand or walk •Manual dexterity for typing, writing, and handling office equipment •Visual acuity to read screens and printed materials •Hearing ability to participate in conversations and respond to phone calls •Occasional lifting of items up to 10–20 lbs (e.g., event materials) Working Conditions •In Person/hybrid role with office in Georgetown •Operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment •Requires regular local travel to partner sites, schools, events, or meetings •Typical schedule: Monday–Friday, 9 am – 5 pm with occasional evening or weekend commitments •Requires a valid driver’s license for travel as part of job duties. •Must have reliable internet access for hybrid work •Noise level generally moderate Benefits Full-time employees will be eligible for all benefits including vacation, sick days and organization holidays. You may participate in all benefit programs that City Year establishes and makes available to eligible employees, under (and subject to all provisions of) the plan documents that govern those programs. Currently, City Year offers medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment and disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and other benefits including 401(k) plan(s) pursuant to the terms and conditions of company policy and the 401(k) plan document. For more information, click here. Employment at City Year is at-will. City Year does not sponsor work authorization visas. City Year’s dual mission is to expand educational opportunity for all students and develop the next generation of leaders through national service. Trained teams of City Year AmeriCorps members provide support to students, classrooms and the whole school. Schools that partner with City Year are up to two to three times more likely to improve in English and math assessments, and the more time students spend with AmeriCorps members, the more they improve on academic, cognitive and interpersonal skills— skills that help students thrive in school, college and career. City Year’s 900 staff and 2,000+ AmeriCorps members work and serve in 29 communities across the U.S., including Boston (where City Year was founded in 1988 and is headquartered), Baton Rouge, Buffalo, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbia, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Little Rock, Los Angeles, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, New Hampshire, New Orleans, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Providence, Sacramento, San Antonio, San José/Silicon Valley, Seattle/King County, Tulsa and Washington, D.C. City Year also has international affiliates in the U.K. and South Africa. A proud member of the AmeriCorps national service network, City Year is supported by AmeriCorps, local school districts and private philanthropy. City Year has been designated a 4-star charity by Charity Navigator since 2003, putting City Year in the top 1% of non-profits nationwide for accountability, transparency and responsible fiscal management, and among the most trustworthy nonprofits in America. At City Year, we sometimes say we work not only “at” City Year, but also “on” City Year, recognizing that the organization, like our world, is constantly evolving and changing. Two things that have never changed: our steadfast belief in the power of young people to change our world for the better; and our aspiration to create positive school and work environments where everyone feels a sense of connection, is supported to do their best work, and is able to learn, contribute, lead and create to their fullest potential. As an equal opportunity employer, City Year is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Fair Labor Standards Act Family and Medical Leave Act Learn more at www.cityyear.org, City Year’s Facebook page, on X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn.