Corporate Relations Officer - Hybrid/Remote/Headquarters

Description

Days Off: Saturday, Sunday

Shift: Office Day

Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage)

Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), ORCA card subsidy, Paid Time Off (34 days per year), Retirement Plan

About DESC:

DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) is a nonprofit organization working to help people with the complex needs of homelessness, substance use disorders, and serious mental illness achieve their highest potential for health and well-being through comprehensive services, treatment, and housing. Our vision is a community where no person is abandoned, ignored, or experiencing homelessness.

As the region's leading provider of services to multiply disabled adults who have experienced chronic homelessness, DESC serves almost 2,000 people each day. Our integrated service model is designed to help people secure and maintain appropriate, safe and affordable housing. DESC is recognized nationally and regionally as an innovator in developing solutions to homelessness.

JOB DEFINITION:

DESC is seeking a dedicated and innovative Corporate Relations Officer to drive partnerships with local businesses. This role focuses on creating and nurturing relationships that help raise revenue, increase awareness about homelessness, and foster compassion for the complex needs of people experiencing long-term unsheltered living. The Corporate Relations Officer will leverage community-centric fundraising (CCF) principles, emphasizing equity, inclusivity, and collaboration, to build and sustain networks of businesses committed to supporting DESC’s mission.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Partnership Development:

•  Identify and engage local businesses and corporate partners who align with DESC’s mission and values.
•  Develop tailored partnership proposals that highlight mutual benefits and potential impact on the community.
•  Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing corporate partners through regular communication, updates, and recognition of their support.

2.  Revenue Generation:

•  Create and implement strategies to secure financial contributions, in-kind donations, and sponsorships from corporate partners.
•  Collaborate with the Development team to integrate corporate giving into DESC’s overall fundraising strategy.
•  Track and report on corporate giving metrics and outcomes, ensuring transparency and accountability.

3.  Awareness and Advocacy:

•  Design and execute campaigns to raise awareness about homelessness and DESC’s comprehensive services among the business community.
•  Organize events, workshops, and presentations to educate corporate partners about the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness and the impact of DESC’s work.
•  Develop content and materials that effectively communicate DESC’s mission, values, and the importance of corporate support.

4.  Business Community Engagement:

•  Foster a sense of community stewardship among corporate partners, encouraging them to participate in DESC initiatives and volunteer opportunities.
•  Create platforms for businesses to collaborate on projects that address homelessness and support DESC’s clients.
•  Highlight success stories and collective achievements to inspire ongoing and increased corporate engagement.

5.  Network Building:

•  Establish and maintain a network of business leaders and corporate decision-makers who are committed to social responsibility and community impact.
•  Facilitate connections between corporate partners and other stakeholders, including government agencies, nonprofits, and community groups.
•  Leverage DESC’s existing networks to expand reach and build new partnerships.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required sit for long periods of time, communicate with other persons by talking and hearing, required to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds and to operate computer hardware systems. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.