Corporate Engagement Officer

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Institutional Giving, the Corporate Engagement Officer will work with a portfolio of corporate donors and prospects, and will spend a majority of their time cultivating, writing, soliciting, and stewarding grants/agreements in support of Academy exhibits and programs in scientific research, education, regeneration and sustainability. This position will help build a strong financial base for the Institutional Giving team through the acquisition and retention of new and existing donors. This is a full-time position.

Join a team dedicated to the Academy’s mission, vision and values! Currently, the Academy's strategic plan includes three initiatives – Hope for Reefs, Thriving California, and Islands 2030 – that leverage biodiversity science, environmental learning, and collaborative engagement to regenerate fragile ecosystems around the world. Learn more at https://www.calacademy.org/about-us/major-initiatives.

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are intrinsic to Academy culture and operations, from recruitment and retention to science and advocacy.

We hope you are inspired by what we do and are excited to contribute to our mission. The mission of the California Academy of Sciences is to regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. The Academy is looking for candidates who do great work, and we know they may come from a number of different backgrounds and experiences. We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications for the position.

This position is based in San Francisco, California. Staff are currently expected to work from the Academy offices at least 2-3 times per week, which may fluctuate based on business needs. Please do not apply if you are not able to work onsite. Candidates are required to have up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment, absent qualifying exemptions in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals receiving a conditional offer of employment from the California Academy of Sciences will be provided the full text of the vaccination policy. The California Academy of Sciences is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace, to protect its employees, volunteers and guests.

The California Academy of Sciences welcomes people of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs to join us in achieving our mission to explore, explain, and sustain life on Earth. We place diversity, equity, and inclusion at the heart of our recruiting efforts and strive to build a culture centered on mutual respect, equal treatment, and the opportunity to succeed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a portfolio of corporate donors in the $10,000 to $250,000+ range
• Engage with donors and prospects through in-person meetings, events, phone meetings, and emails 
• Prepare and submit persuasive proposals, accurate reports, and associated budgets to new prospects and Academy donors in the $10,000 to $250,000+ range
• Assist with strategy development in collaboration with Academy leadership, program staff, and Trustees as required
• Fulfill outstanding reports and stewardship activities in a timely manner, including site visits and endowment reports; work with program and/or project staff to collect information and data on programmatic outcomes
• Provide creative and relevant opportunities for donor recognition, appreciation events, and corporate volunteering
• Implement strategic benefit fulfillment for Corporate Members
• Compose letters and other communication materials to donors and prospects
• Maintain accurate and timely records of all interactions with prospects and donors using the Tessitura database
• Serve as a content expert on Academy projects, such as environmental issues, sustainability solutions, education, and related special projects
• Work closely with the Academy Events and Experiences team to cultivate clients as new donor prospects
• Provide occasional staff support for fundraising events, which may fall outside of normal business hours, including Academy Day (April), Big Bang gala (April), and SuperNatural (October). 

• Follow all Academy safety regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Education and / or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.)
• Three years or more of fundraising experience in a complex, non-profit setting
• Demonstrated track record of success in securing annual corporate and foundation grants in the $10,00