The Manager – Partnerships will play a key role in expanding and maintaining TCF’s presence through the placement of donation boxes at various retail stores, chains, and brands. In addition, the role will manage relationships with existing donors, identify new opportunities to secure sponsorships for classrooms, and engage SMEs to drive employee involvement in fundraising activities.
- Donation Box Placement & Management:
- Develop and execute a strategy for placing TCF donation boxes at retail stores, brands, and chain locations.
- Build relationships with retail partners to expand donation box placements.
- Ensure regular monitoring, maintenance, and collection from donation box locations.
- Analyze the performance of donation boxes and optimize placement strategies.
- Donor Account Management:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for existing donors, ensuring high levels of engagement and satisfaction.
- Manage donor expectations, ensure timely communication, and deliver impact reports.
- Work with internal teams to ensure donor commitments are met, including classroom sponsorships and school adoption.
- New Donor Acquisition:
- Identify, research, and approach potential donors who can support the sponsorship of two or more TCF classrooms.
- Develop proposals and presentations to pitch to new prospective donors.
- Work closely with the marketing and communication team to align outreach efforts.
- Employee Engagement & Fundraising:
- Collaborate with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to develop employee engagement programs.
- Plan and execute activities and campaigns within SMEs to raise awareness and funds for TCF’s initiatives.
- Support SMEs in organizing fundraising drives, events, and volunteer opportunities for their employees.
- Reporting & Analysis:
- Maintain detailed records of donor interactions, donation box locations, and employee engagement activities.
- Prepare regular reports on donation performance, donor engagement, and partnership growth.
- Monitor and track revenue generated through donation boxes and corporate partnerships, ensuring targets are met.
Required Skills
- Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills Relationship/account management
- High degree of professionalism and ability to work independently
- Business writing (Reports. Proposals)
- Public speaking
Education
At least bachelor’s in a relevant discipline
Experience
At least 4 years of relevant experience