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Manager, Partnerships

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, 403(b), remote work
United States, Ohio, Columbus
Jan 19, 2025
"If we can get one child adopted into a loving family, all our work will be worth it." - Dave Thomas Join us as we champion our mission to dramatically increase the number of adoptions of children waiting in North America's foster care systems. We've helped to find safe, permanent homes for more than 14,000 young people across the United States and Canada, but our mission is not complete. Invest your career in making a difference and join the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption's team. We offer a supportive workplace where you can make an impact. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment for Foundation staff, while advocating for measurable change toward racial equity within the child welfare system. We are looking for excellent talent to support our mission. Located in Dublin, Ohio, the manager, partnerships will support the strategic growth of the Foundation's donated revenue sources to advance our mission. This role will focus on relationship management support, working closely with the Wendy's Partnerships team to help meet or exceed Foundation fundraising goals and increase awareness and support for the Foundation's mission. If you thrive off the energy from others, offer exceptional business acumen and exemplary interpersonal skills we encourage you to learn more and apply. Key Deliverables: Support the Wendy's partnerships team in the United States and Canada to achieve or exceed financial goals established by the Foundation through effective strategy and partner engagement Manage in-restaurant campaign cycle (Boo! Books, Frosty Key Tags, Canisters, Wristbands, Round Up, Pin ups, Halloween Coupon Books etc.), including the campaign funds remittance process, gift card fulfillment and basic POS campaign reporting as requested Create presentation materials and spreadsheets to support key fundraising initiatives and donor stewardship activities Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to manage the existing comprehensive donor stewardship program for in-restaurant campaigns, franchise and Wendy's corporate-related giving, plus support and develop the implementation of new, strategic stewardship initiatives Support the director, events with detailed execution of event logistics for Wendy's related fundraising events Solicit in-kind donations from individuals, corporations and businesses to support the Foundation's programs and events Assist with the execution of events including event coordination, logistics, volunteer management and event follow-up Contribute to shared department efforts, including but not limited to mailings, data entry, donor experiences, phone calls and appeals as appropriate What You Bring: Undergraduate degree required Minimum of 4-6 years of business development, account management, corporate engagement or business to business sales experience 1+ year of experience in event or project coordination, with a focus on planning and execution in fast-paced, high-pressure environments preferred Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and in different situations Excellent planning and decision-making abilities, with the ability to anticipate tasks, set priorities, meet deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities; able to interpret information and proactively manage accounts with a high degree of autonomy Our Benefits At the Foundation, our team is committed to providing unwavering dedication to change the journey for children lingering in foster care. We value each member of our team and we are committed to taking care of you. Beyond joining our talented team and the opportunity to make a difference, we are proud to offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits program, including: Flexible, hybrid schedule arrangement for most positions allowing employees to choose to work from home up to two days a week First day of hire medical, dental and vision insurance coverage for you and your family Employer-funded health reimbursement account (HRA). The HRA is a tax-advantaged account, funded solely by the employer to help you pay for medical expenses. Employer-paid basic life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability Eligibility for a 403(b)-retirement match program up to 5% after the first year of employment Adoption-Friendly Workplace providing financial benefits and paid time off for adoptive parents Generous paid time off, including paid holidays, paid personal, vacation and sick days as well as parental leave, adoption leave and foster care leave A connected team environment that embraces a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion Career advancement opportunities and continued education A comprehensive offering of additional voluntary benefits! The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, religious beliefs, political affiliation, creed, HIV/AIDS status, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, familial status, veteran/military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest or any other category protected by applicable law. Any employee who engages in such conduct is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including discharge.