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Corporate Development and Engagement Specialist
Location(s): Remote, Southeast Michigan, Warrendale PA
Who are We?
The SAE Foundation raises funds to support SAE International’s award-winning A World In Motion® (AWIM®) PreK-12 STEM education program, Collegiate Design Series™ (CDS), awards and scholarships.
SAE’s STEM curriculum enables students to connect classroom learning with real-life application and develop the 21st century skills needed to succeed in real-world work environments. SAE’s STEM programs have reached more than 6 million students worldwide and engaged more than 30,000 STEM industry professionals as volunteers.
Role summary:
This position is responsible for sustaining, expanding, and developing new funding from corporations, organizations, and foundations to grow and enrich programs and events. The Corporate Development and Engagement Officer serves as part of a dynamic fundraising team cultivating an increased level of giving and engagement. The Corporate Development and Engagement Officer is responsible for researching, identifying, engaging, soliciting, and stewarding corporations/organizations/foundations that align with the Foundation's mission, vision, values and supporting the strategic plan and goals.
Primary duties and responsibilities:
Fund Development, Management and Stewardship. Lead and manage the development of funding proposals in collaboration with program staff; monitor performance of funding proposals against plans; provide assistance to ensure timely completion of follow-up reports; and establish relationships with key constituents, organizations, corporations and foundations. Manage existing and develop new stewardship programs, identifying and maximizing opportunities to strengthen the Foundation's relationship with donors and further their commitment to our mission.
Internal and External Engagement. Create and execute strategic engagement plans with key internal stakeholders and strategic external partners to increase revenue and/or raise awareness and provide critical exposure of SAE's STEM education, scholarship, and awards programs. Develop metrics and track and report progress related directly to Foundation goals.
Strategic Planning and Development. Participate in development planning and implementation sessions with internal stakeholders and the Foundation Committee and Trustees, as necessary.
Contributing to the achievement of SAE's organizational goals. Additional projects as assigned.
Education and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field
- In lieu of education, seeking 10+ years' experience in Development or related field
- Three to five years' experience in prospect researching and writing grant proposals
- Experience in fund raising, account management or business development preferred
- Nonprofit experience preferred
- Effective use of technology for grants, communications, marketing, and fundraising including Microsoft Office applications, online grant applications, donor management software (Salesforce preferred), social media
- Ability to travel 30%