Supporter Relationship Manager

Job DetailsJob Location: Lincoln Campus - Lincoln, NE 68508Position Type: Full TimeWant to devote your talents to creating a better future for all of us?  Build relationships that grow impact and connect organizations to meaningful change? The Arbor Day Foundation is a place where you can do work that matters with people who care. As we say at the Foundation: life is short, love where you work. 

As one of the world's largest conservation organizations, the Arbor Day Foundation inspires people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. We help others understand and use trees as a nature-based solution to some of the biggest global challenges we face today, like air quality, water quality, climate change, deforestation, poverty, and hunger.   

Join our Corporate Partnerships team as a Supporter Relationship Manager and take ownership of a portfolio of corporate partners, helping them achieve their sustainability and social impact goals while expanding the Arbor Day Foundation's mission. You will develop strong partner relationships, consistently renew and grow partner commitments, and create experiences that increase both partner value and environmental impact. 

What you’ll bring:  


Passion for the Foundation’s mission, nature, environmental stewardship, and people.   
Demonstrated success building trusted relationships that increase engagement, strengthen loyalty, and create long-term value. 
The ability to partner with stakeholders to understand their objectives and turn ideas into meaningful outcomes. 
Experience bringing people together across teams to deliver projects, solve problems, and achieve results. 
A history of navigating challenges, balancing competing priorities, and finding solutions that work for all parties involved. 
The initiative, curiosity, and accountability to take ownership of outcomes and continuously improve the partner experience. 


What you’ll do: 


Develop and execute strategies to retain and grow an existing portfolio of 100 corporate partners 
Build trusted, long-term relationships and co-create partnership plans that align business and mission goals 
Deliver innovative, customized solutions that enhance partner engagement and impact  
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless delivery and strong partner outcomes  
Provide consistent updates through presentations, reporting, and ongoing dialogue to increase visibility into our work  
Manage partner budgets, forecasting, and ensure responsible stewardship of funds  
Track all partner communications and performance metrics within CRM tools  
Travel 10–15% (1–2 times per quarter) for partner meetings, conferences, and on-site engagement opportunities  


What success looks like:  


Partners view the Arbor Day Foundation as an indispensable sustainability partner. 
Retention and portfolio growth goals are consistently achieved. 
Partnership strategies generate measurable business and environmental outcomes. 
Accurate tracking, reporting, and stewardship of partner resources 
Internal teams see you as a collaborative partner who helps move projects forward. 


Your Support System:  

You’ll report to the Director of Corporate Partnerships and collaborate closely with sales, marketing, mission delivery to provide an exceptional partner experiences and impact. 

Days and Location:  

Location: Lincoln, Nebraska 
Schedule: In-office Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; optional remote work on Wednesday and Friday. Office hours are 8am to 5pm 

Love Where You Work: Your Benefits & Perks  

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being. Highlights include: 

Health & Insurance 


Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage - Multiple plan options, including PPO and High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). 
Company-Paid Life Insurance - $15,000 basic coverage, plus voluntary options available. 
Short- & Long-Term Disability - Fully paid by the company. 
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free, confidential counseling and resources for you and your family. 
Supplemental Insurance Options -  Accident, Critical Illness (includes infertility coverage), and Hospital Indemnity plans available for added peace of mind. 


Financial Wellness 


401(k) Retirement Plan - Immediate eligibility with company match up to 5%; full vesting after 5 years. 
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (HSA) -  Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses. 


Time Off & Leave 


Paid Holidays -  Eight paid holidays, one floating holiday, and an annual companywide “Unplug Time” during the holidays. 
Parental Leave  -  12 weeks paid for birthing parents | 2 weeks paid for non-birthing parents available for adoption as well. 
Paid Time Off -  Vacation, sick leave, and paid volunteer time off 


Learning & Growth 


Professional Development -