CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT OFFICER na Union Rescue Mission

Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Union Rescue Mission (URM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. We are dedicated to serving men, women, and children experiencing homelessness and providing comprehensive emergency and long-term services to help them escape the dangerous streets of Skid Row. Established in 1891, URM is now one of the largest rescue missions of its kind in the United States and the oldest in Los Angeles. Join us at Union Rescue Mission as we bring hope and share the compassion of Christ to those devastated by homelessness.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Corporate Engagement Officer plays a key role in securing and stewarding corporate partnerships to support URM’s programs and initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy, this position is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting corporate donors, developing sponsorship and cause marketing opportunities, and fostering long-term corporate engagement. The ideal candidate is a dynamic relationship-builder with experience in corporate fundraising, business development, or sales.

CORE WORK PRINCIPLE:

Colossians 3:23 is the foundation of URM’s standard for employment, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people.” The goal for each employee is to enrich and sustain a humble heart attitude; to enrich and sustain a mindset of serving others, treating them with kindness and truth; and to enrich and sustain a zealous desire for achieving work objectives without any ulterior motives or agendas.

CORPORTATE ENGAGEMENT OFFICER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Identify, engage, cultivate, solicit, and secure corporate partnerships that align with URM’s mission and strategic goals.
• Develop customized engagement strategies for corporate donors, ensuring alignment with their corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
• Serve as the primary liaison between URM and corporate donors, fostering long-term, mutually beneficial relationships.
• Develop and promote corporate sponsorship opportunities for URM’s events, campaigns, and initiatives.
• Identify and cultivate cause marketing collaborations that leverage corporate brands to drive funding and awareness for URM.
• Work closely with the marketing events team to create compelling sponsorship packages and partnership proposals.
• Design and implement corporate employee engagement programs, including volunteer days, team-building service projects, and matching gift campaigns.
• Collaborate with URM’s volunteer services team to provide meaningful experiences that connect corporate partners with the mission.
• Craft persuasive proposals, grant applications, and reports that communicate the impact of corporate philanthropy.
• Work with program teams to track and share outcomes, success stories, and measurable results.
• Ensure corporate partners receive timely recognition, acknowledgment, and ongoing engagement opportunities.
• Oversee fulfillment of sponsorship benefits and ensure visibility in publications, events, and digital platforms.
• Stay informed on corporate giving trends, CSR initiatives, and potential funding opportunities.
• Research and identify new corporate prospects that align with URM’s mission.
• Conduct other tasks and projects assigned by the Director of Philanthropy. 
• Commitment to URM (Union Rescue Mission) mission, vision, and core values.
• Encourage guests in their faith and growth in Jesus Christ.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required manual dexterity for reaching, lifting objects, and operating office equipment.
• Ability to operate office equipment.
• Travel, as required.
• Must be able to lift at least 25lbs. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• The office is clean and orderly, properly lit, and ventilated.
• Noise levels are considered low to moderate.
• Indoor office setting position.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND LICENSURES:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit corporate, foundation or major gift fundraising, business development, or sales.
• Demonstrated success in securing corporate sponsorships, cause marketing partnerships, grants, or major gifts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage corporate leaders, employees, and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling proposals and presentations.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze and identify new revenue-generating opportunities.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Commitment to the Christian faith and URM’s mission to serve those in need.

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