Corporate Partnerships Manager

About Trevor:

The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people. Trevor offers 24/7 crisis services, connecting highly trained counselors with LGBTQ+ young people whenever they need support. To drive prevention efforts, The Trevor Project also operates robust research, advocacy, education, and peer support programs. We’ve been saving lives every day for over 25 years.

Every day, and in every role, our staff contribute to our critical mission of ending suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning young people by embodying our values:

Heart - We care deeply and commit to do what matters

Integrity - We build trust through our words and actions

Community - Together, we are an unstoppable force for good

Belonging - We serve as allies to the mission, and to each other

Progress - We continually move onward and upward

Applicants and staff must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.  The Trevor Project will not sponsor an employment visa for this position.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Manage and grow a portfolio of corporate partnerships focused on meeting and/or exceeding monthly, quarterly and annual fundraising goals and touchpoint goals with corporate partners.

Build relationships and trust with executives and stakeholders at Fortune-500 corporations with the goal of partners renewing and/or growing their financial contribution to Trevor’s life-saving work YOY.

Build and carry out strategies for partnership growth in  alignment to our mission.

Project manage and track deliverables for current partnerships with stakeholders across Trevor, ensuring seamless execution to drive them to success and long-term growth.

Oversee successful execution of cause marketing campaigns in collaboration with Trevor’s marketing and communications teams   

Help develop compelling proposals working alongside program and finance leadership. Track partnership impact against our goals in collaboration with program, finance, and marketing teams to communicate back to partners and show our progress  

Represent Trevor’s mission in presentations for corporate partners and audiences 

Be a liaison between corporate partners and internal teams by helping to align on shared vision, goals, and projects -- while navigating any challenges that may arise with a positive, solutions-orientation  

Build strong professional relationships with corporate partners leadership  

Contribute to building an evolving corporate partnership model at Trevor by identifying new ways to build, scale, and manage corporate partnerships   

Other relevant tasks, duties, or special projects as assigned

Demonstrate fair, ethical, and equitable business practices

Learn eagerly, share knowledge appropriately, and improve continuously

Demonstrate successful planning and problem-solving skills, including multitasking and working well within tight timelines

Work, communicate, and collaborate effectively with others

Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in all work

Demonstrate a commitment to fostering and maintaining an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging

Other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or Nonprofit Management. 

4+  years of experience in corporate fundraising, partnership development, or related fields.

Demonstrated success in securing and managing corporate partnerships or sponsorships, with a track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with corporate executives, donors, and internal stakeholders.

Excellent project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Experience in developing and implementing strategic fundraising plans and initiatives.

Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and lead a team of fundraising professionals.

Ensure all partnerships you manage follow industry best practices -- centering Trevor’s impact, meeting legal requirements, and promoting inclusion for the diverse LGBTQ community 

Log external partner emails, calls and visits and contacts Salesforce. 

You are a fast learner. Willing to jump into projects to ask questions and find answers. 

You understand the importance of collaboration and being a good teammate. You exhibit integrity, honesty, and strive to help make yourself and others around you better. 

You care about LGBTQ youth. You care about saving lives. You want to come to work and feel inspired every day.  

You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and working through competing priorities.

Proficiency in spoken and written English