Corporate Partnerships Manager Jobs in Santa Monica, USA at Upward Bound House
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
Upward Bound House (UBH) is committed to breaking the cycle of intergenerational family homelessness. We compassionately provide a continuum of services ranging from crisis housing to permanent housing and homelessness prevention. With over 30 years of experience in family homelessness, UBH is a leading services provider, contributing to and advocating for lasting solutions to end family homelessness. Our diverse team is passionate about our mission.
UBH provides a fast-paced environment that values empowerment, collaboration, diversity, relationships, efficiency, and communication. UBH provides a supportive, caring, and merit-based environment for team members and is committed to their growth and development. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.
POSITION SUMMARY
Upward Bound House seeks a highly motivated development professional to support and grow corporate partnerships and fundraising events. This role is integral to expanding UBH’s philanthropic revenue by cultivating corporate relationships, managing sponsor ships, and executing high-impact fundraising events. The Corporate Giving & Event Sponsor ships Manager works cross-functionally with Development, Programs, Communications, and Leadership to strengthen donor engagement, elevate UBH’s brand visibility, and deliver meaningful experiences that inspire long-term investment in our mission.
This position requires a proactive relationship builder, strong project manager, and results driven fundraiser who understands both revenue strategy and donor stewardship.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Corporate Giving & Foundation Partnerships:
Identify, cultivate, and manage corporate partners with aligned private and public foundation giving
Secure funding through corporate foundations, including local and regional grant opportunities in collaboration with the Institutional Giving team.
Develop and execute strategies for matching gifts, employee giving campaigns, volunteer grants, and workplace giving programs.
Build relationships with corporate social responsibility (CSR) teams to align UBH programs with funding
Partner with corporations to design and implement employee engagement opportunities, including volunteer activations, site visits, and community impact experiences.
Create tailored partnership opportunities that integrate philanthropy, sponsorship, and employee
Manage a portfolio of corporate foundation prospects and ensure timely submission of proposals, reports, and stewardship materials.
Collaborate cross-functionally with the Grants/Institutional Giving team to avoid duplication, align strategy, and maximize funding opportunities.
Corporate Partnership Development
Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate giving strategy inclusive of sponsor ships, foundation grants, and employee-driven philanthropy programs.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate partners across philanthropic, sponsorship, and foundation channels.
Secure funding through a mix of event sponsor ships, corporate foundation grants, and workplace giving initiatives.
Develop customized partnership packages that integrate brand visibility, social impact, and employee
Maintain a robust pipeline of corporate and corporate foundation
Donor Stewardship & Engagement
Ensure timely follow-up, recognition, and reporting to corporate partners
Coordinate and expand corporate volunteer engagement and employee activation programs, including volunteer grants.
Develop customized impact and engagement reports for corporate and foundation
Deepen relationships through multi-touch engagement strategies that connect corporate partners to
UBH’s mission and outcomes.
Maintain consistent communication and visibility with key
Cross-Department Collaboration
Work closely with Institutional Giving to align corporate foundation outreach, ensuring strategic coordination and maximized revenue opportunities.
Work closely with Development, Finance, and Program
Support grant alignment where corporate partnerships intersect with program
Collaborate with marketing to ensure strong brand presence at
Event Fundraising Strategy & Execution
Lead…
Title: Corporate Partnerships Manager
Company: Upward Bound House
Location: Santa Monica, USA
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