Manager, Strategic Partnerships

About the role

Ronald McDonald House Atlanta is looking for a Manager, Strategic Partnerships in its Development department. The role cultivates, stewards and grows corporate and community partnerships that support the organization's mission, acting as the primary liaison to the Greater Atlanta McDonald's Owner/Operator Association and managing a portfolio of corporate partners and sponsors. It reports to the Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the relationship with the Greater Atlanta McDonald's Owner/Operator Association, including Owner/Operators, restaurant leadership and McDonald's corporate representatives, and coordinate communications, recognition and stewardship activities
• Support McDonald's fundraising initiatives such as Round-Up campaigns and represent the house at Owner/Operator meetings, restaurant visits and community events
• Manage a portfolio of corporate partners and sponsors, secure renewal commitments, develop customized partnership experiences and ensure benefits, reporting and partner communications are fulfilled
• Prepare proposals, impact reports, presentations and stewardship materials
• Support the planning and execution of fundraising events and corporate engagement activities, collaborating with Development, Marketing, Volunteer Services and Family Services teams
• Act as an ambassador for the house in the business and nonprofit communities and participate in networking events and donor functions

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred
• Three to five years of experience in fundraising, corporate partnerships, community relations, account management, sales or nonprofit development
• Demonstrated success building and maintaining external relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities, able to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Donor management software

What we offer

• Medical, vision, dental, long-term disability and life insurance, with premiums covered at 100% by the company for employee-only coverage
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays annually
• 403(b) retirement plan and cell phone reimbursement