Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern PA
Position: Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships (full time)
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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AGENCY OVERVIEW AND JOB DESCRIPTION
Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern PA is the largest BBBS agency in the State and the third largest in
the nation; with a current annual budget of $5.5 million dollars. Our rapidly growing, progressive
organization places great value on continuous improvement and staff engagement as we strive to provide
quality “one to one” mentoring services for youth. As such, we currently seek a Senior Manager of
Corporate Partnerships to expand our corporate relationships and fundraising efforts. Reporting to the
Director of Development, this position will also have the responsibility of working with management across
Agency divisions in an effort to help us meet our strategic goals.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Manage all aspects of BBBS SEPA’s participation in the PA EITC (Education Improvement Tax
Credit) program including: assuring all application requirements are submitted on-time annually; all
financial aspects/relationships of all current Beyond School Walls (Work Place Mentoring) programs
are met; and develop a marketing strategy to actively cultivate new businesses for partnership
within this program.
2. Develop and maintain a large external network through interacting with the Board, corporate
partners, community leaders and key external “influencers” to strategically engage them in all
appropriate aspects of relationship cultivation and development.
3. Work with the Marketing Department to create sponsor development plans, and implement
marketing and communication strategies, with the priority of increasing additional community
awareness, philanthropic support and fund development.
4. Work with Director of Development and Special Events Coordinator to create and execute plans to
secure, cultivate, and steward corporate and in-kind sponsorships, individual donors and Big Stories
Breakfast table hosts to meet fundraising goals
5. Assist in recruiting, managing, motivating, training and mentoring event volunteers/committees to
work as a team and as advocates for the department with a priority of increasing additional
community awareness and philanthropic support.
6. Work with the Special Events Coordinator to create and manage event budgets and timelines in
order to meet revenue goals for all agency events.
7. Coordinate all activities related to corporate donor solicitation and stewardship, including proposals,
annual appeals, reports, and other materials as needed.
8. Work directly with the Director of Development to help build the Fund Development department
along Director’s new plan guidelines, in conjunction with the Vice President of Development’s goals
and objectives.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Academic: Minimum Bachelor’s degree.
Professional: At least 3-5 years proven successful fundraising or equivalent experience with specific
success in direct solicitation of gifts from corporations; demonstrated experience in relationship cultivation
and stewardship.
Personal Attributes:
 Exhibit a passion for our life changing mission.
 Possess outstanding communication, organizational and management skills needed to lead the
corporate partnership function; and demonstrate a true ability to ask for and secure significant gifts.
 Possess the ability to interact and motivate others (both internally and externally) in a positive spirit of
collaboration, and demonstrate the ability to work independently but effectively in a team-oriented
environment.
 Effectively integrate initiatives with the Agency’s vision and strategic goals.
 Maintain a positive attitude, high ethical standards and a sense of humor.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Cover letters with salary history and resumes can be emailed to hrjobs@bbbssepa.org, please put Senior
Manager, Corporate Partnerships in the subject line. Note: only those applicants believed to be viable
candidates for this opportunity will be contacted. No phone calls please.
BBBS SEPA promotes a culture of inclusion and seeks talented staff from diverse backgrounds. BBBS SEPA does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran
status or any other legally protected factor.
BBBS SEPA promotes a culture of inclusion and seeks talented staff from diverse backgrounds. BBBS SEPA does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran