Corporate Engagement Manager

*Chabot Space & Science Center* is a non-profit science center and observatory dedicated to inspiring and educating learners of all ages about the Universe and planet Earth.
Chabot’s mission is to spark and engage curiosity, deepen access and inclusion within science education, and provide opportunity for pathways into careers in the sciences.
Situated on a beautiful 14-acre campus nestled in the redwoods of Oakland’s regional parks, the Chabot Space & Science Center includes immersive exhibits, hands-on learning activities, science festivals, a state of the art planetarium, and is home to the official NASA Ames Visitor Center.
Chabot’s research-level astronomical observatory, featuring three large scale telescopes, is the largest observatory complex free for regular public viewing in the Western United States.
At Chabot, we:   * Conduct ourselves with honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior, maintaining the trust and confidence of our community.
* Foster a culture of collaboration, valuing the diverse perspectives, ideas, and skills of our staff, volunteers, and partners, recognizing that collective efforts drive positive change.
* Encourage creativity and innovation, embracing new ideas, and approaches that advance our mission and optimize our impact and promote ongoing professional development, fostering a culture of learning, growth, and continuous improvement, where individuals are empowered to reach their full potential and contribute their unique strengths.
  * Treat all individuals with dignity and respect, appreciating their unique backgrounds and experiences, fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone.
* Actively seek partnership and collaboration, recognizing that working together with others strengthens our ability to make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.
* Measure our success by the positive impact we make in our community, always seeking ways to address emerging needs, adapt to changing circumstances, and make meaningful and lasting change.
* We believe that everyone deserves a career they love.
We strive to build a diverse team that is a reflection of the people we serve; this is made possible through our commitment to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, equity, and connectedness.
  *Corporate Engagement Manage Job Summary:* The *Corporate Engagement Manager* manages the solicitation and stewardship of companies in our corporate engagement program including members and those who have made a philanthropic contribution or sponsored Chabot programs, projects, events, or exhibitions.
This position requires excellent interpersonal communication, writing, proofreading, and computer skills.
The successful candidate will have a keen interest in and an entrepreneurial approach to corporate fundraising with the ability to work independently with a wide and diverse range of staff and external partners to meet competing priorities and develop relationships.
This position is a member of the Institutional Advancement Department (IA) and reports to the IA Director.
*Duties/Responsibilities:* * Strategize with the Director, Institutional Advancement on the most appropriate approaches to secure up to $500K in annual support from the corporate community.
* Responsible for the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of corporations capable of making contributions of $5,000 or more to the annual fund or corporate membership program.
* Write clear and compelling proposal narratives, grants, and reports providing accurate information based on close coordination with IA team members, program staff and other internal departments.
* Maintain a portfolio of 50-100 corporate prospects and supporters; continually research, assess and upgrade assigned portfolio.
* Devise a holistic philanthropic strategy for prospects in the portfolio with the goal of soliciting for multi-year gifts and pledges in support of Chabot’s current and future programs, projects, events, or exhibitions.
* Conduct 5-10 donor engagement activities per month in addition to engaging prospects at Chabot and/or external events and networking opportunities; occasional evening and weekends required.
* Lead in creation of an active prospect pipeline identifying and qualifying leads through research, demonstrated affinity, discussions with leadership and program staff, and other resources.
* Manage all Corporate Engagement operations including: * Monthly e-newsletters communication on programming and engagement opportunities.
* Track submissions, deadlines and reports.
* Database management and the ability to extract related revenue reports.
* Benefit fulfillment.
* Other responsibilities as requested.
* Build Corporate Membership program: * Identify potential members and those with interest in engaging at an increased level.
* Oversee the membership renewal process, including renewal tracking and timelines.
* Create materials for membership renewal and prospecting campaigns.
* Update donor listing and website to include all members.
* Partner with Rentals team and Volunteer team to create engagement events.
* Solicit and oversee the tracking and acknowledgement of corporate in-kind donations.
* Attend Development meetings to discuss fundraising strategies and make recommendations on cultivation strategies and priorities.
*Required Skills/Abilities:* * Outstanding interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to independently work and cultivate relationships with a wide variety of people.
* Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and research skills * Ability to work in a high-pressure environment with frequent deadlines and balance competing priorities; ability to work independently, prioritize, and manage multiple projects.
* Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work flexibly in a team environment * Able to exhibit tact and diplomacy in a confidential environment * Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Altru); proficiency with database systems.
*Education and Experience:* * BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience.
* Extensive knowledge of fundraising principles, techniques and ethics; experience in devising strategies for cultivation and solicitation of corporate donors; fundraising experience in the arts and sciences highly desired.
* 3 years of experience working in fund or business development, or related positions, with a proven track record of developing relationships and closing gifts.
* Experience fundraising in education, tech sector or sciences a plus.
*Physical Requirements*: * Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
* Ability to lift 25 pounds.
* Ability to work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions, or outdoors in seasonal temperatures.
*Benefits:* * Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
* Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
* Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.
* The chance to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to inspiring curiosity and promoting scientific literacy.
*CHABOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER* Chabot is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Our employees are people with differing strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for bringing science to the full range of our community – sparking excitement about a universe of possibilities beyond our planet.
Diversity not only includes race and gender identity but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity.
All our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $75,000.
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00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Work Location: In person