Corporate Development Officer Specialist

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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Donor-centered approach and mindset. Develop and achieve detailed revenue and expense budgets for fundraising and event sponsorships.

• Contribute to revenue budgets by achieving $1M+ annual revenue targets
  Exemplary written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak and write in a clear, concise and convincing manner for the intended audience

• Formidable negotiation and influencing skills with high emotional intelligence
  Demonstrable creativity (quality) and productivity (quantity) in written, digital, and visual communications

• To lead oneself, work collaboratively to determine priorities, and establish a successful team approach to achieve fundraising goals

• Extremely well-organized with the ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, make decisions and take calculated risks

• Proven knowledge of relationship building and development techniques
  Two years budget management experience

• Experience in education environment

• Five years of business experience working with high level executives, campaign management and global organizations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Achievement orientation, client focus, global perspective, initiative, relationship-building, excellent writing skills

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Environment: Primarily office-based with flexibility for remote work. Regular travel required for donor meetings, corporate engagement, and events (approximately 20-30% of time).

• Schedule: Full-time, typically Monday-Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends for fundraising events or donor engagements.

• Physical Demands: Standard office activities (sitting, typing, phone calls) with light physical activity during event setup and execution.

• Technology & Tools: Frequent use of CRM systems (Salesforce), Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting platforms, and fundraising software.

• Interaction: High level of external engagement with corporate partners, donors, and stakeholders; internal collaboration with Foundation team and SAE leadership.

• Pressure & Deadlines: Fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent projects, requiring strong time management and adaptability to meet fundraising goals.

• Travel: Regional and occasional national travel for donor cultivation, stewardship, and events.

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