Philanthropy Officer - Corporate Partnerships

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio

  • Columbus, OH
  • $75,000-90,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
Philanthropy Officer - Corporate PartnershipsFull Time DaysLutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is currently seeking a Philanthropy Officer - Corporate Partnerships based out of our home office in Columbus, Ohio.The Philanthropy Officer - Corporate Partnerships will lead and grow our corporate donor program. The Philanthropy Officer is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding corporate donors to help support LSS programs, building and deepening relationships with corporate partners, developing retention and upgrade strategies, and engaging corporate partners in philanthropic and volunteer opportunities.The ideal candidate will share Our Mission: Creating a better world by serving people in need.What will I do as a Philanthropy Officer - Corporate Partnerships with Lutheran Social Services:
  • Manages a portfolio of corporate donors and prospects, working to steward relationships and secure continued support of LSS and its Network of Hope programs.
  • Develops and executes strategies to engage corporate partners in meaningful opportunities with LSS including financial support, in-kind donations, employee engagement and volunteerism.
  • Creates and implements a year-round stewardship plan to deepen relationships with corporate partners.
  • Actively solicits and secures sponsorships to reach the sponsorship goals for special initiatives. Oversees and manages sponsor benefit fulfilment, invoicing, and payment collection, to execute benefits properly and fully.
  • Meets all deadlines and ensures timely submission of funding requests, reports, stewardship touchpoints and other communications.
  • Identifies and capitalizes on growth and broadening opportunities for existing corporate donors.
  • Collaborates with staff and board members to identify and cultivate prospective corporate partners aligned with LSS' mission and goals.
  • Maintains and ensures accurate, up-to-date information and action tracking on corporate partners in the donor database.
  • Develops and delivers presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Participates in events and networking opportunities to grow awareness about LSS' mission and elevate partnership opportunities.
Requirements for a Philanthropy Officer - Corporate Partnerships with Lutheran Social Services:
  • 7+years philanthropy experience including 2+ years of corporate relations focus.
  • CFRE certification helpful.
  • Proven experience in identifying, soliciting, cultivating, and stewarding donors or clients, preferably corporate supporters.
  • Results driven with demonstrated success in achieving goals and meeting targets.
  • Demonstrated success managing high-end relationships or corporate accounts. High degree of initiative and prioritization skills.
  • Strong community impact perspective and basic knowledge of business management and budgeting cycles in for-profit organizations.
  • Comfortable engaging with all levels of donors, including corporate leadership and board members.
  • Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills. Enjoy working on a team and face-to-face interactions with all types of people.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills and strong influencing abilities.
  • Strong strategic planning skills, with the ability to see the short and the long views.
  • Excellent database management skills.
  • Dedication to recording information and a strong understanding of how to use data to inform the work; experience with Raiser's Edge/NXT or another fundraising database desired.
  • Ability to analyze and integrate information from relevant sources.
  • Ability for occasional same-day travel within the LSS central and southeast Ohio territory.
  • Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office products.
  • Valid Ohio driver's license, access to reliable insured transportation and ability to meet LSS insurance standards required.
As one of the largest non-for-profits in Central Ohio, we value our employees. Our excellence is based upon team members dedicated to a fulfilling career and committed to the service of others.Benefits with Lutheran Social Services:
  • Health insurance with 4-plan options!
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer matched savings
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account
  • PTO and 9 Paid Holidays
  • Opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals & the community
About Lutheran Social Services:We put our Mission of Service into action. Every day LSS serves thousands of people in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety, and healing. LSS offers Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through homeless shelters, domestic violence services, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities.Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio