Corporate Relations Manager - Community FoodBank of New Jersey

Join our team and be part of something bigger, a force for change in the fight against hunger. The Community Foodbank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) is more than a food bank. We champion healthier lifestyles and positively impact social and economic change. Together we can create a stronger, more resilient New Jersey for everyone!

As a Corporate Relations Manager, you will play a key role in taking our Corporate Impact Partners program to the next level by identifying new corporate partners and deepening relationships with existing partners. You will collaborate with team members across the organization to increase and diversify CFBNJ’s corporate donor base, and to build meaningful plans to support and strengthen corporate engagement in our mission, especially as we prepare to recognize our 50th anniversary. 

What you’ll do in your role: 

Partnership Development: (50%) 

• Identify and pursue new corporate partners and partnership opportunities. 

• Collaborate with the development team to create and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies targeting corporate partners. 

• Facilitate employee engagement programs with corporate partners, including volunteer opportunities and workplace giving initiatives. 

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing corporate partners, ensuring ongoing engagement and support.  

• Prepare and deliver presentations to potential corporate partners, showcasing the impact and benefits of supporting the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. 

• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure effective communication and alignment with corporate partners' goals and objectives.  

• Monitor and evaluate the success of corporate partnership initiatives, making necessary adjustments and improvements as needed. 

Partner Engagement: (25%) 

• Collaborate to create meaningful team-building opportunities for new and existing partners 

• Develop customized communications plans for corporate partners  

• Welcome corporate partners on-site: volunteer groups, facility tours, special events  

• Represent CFBNJ at partner events  

Fundraising and Grants: (25%) 

• Collaborate with Institutional Giving team to identify new grant opportunities /new corporate donors 

• Conduct category-specific research for existing signature grants 

• Apply for grants and prepare grant reports to support these new opportunities  

• Serve on teams and committees that will build subject matter expertise in key CFBNJ initiatives 

Why you’ll love working at CFBNJ: 

• Opportunity for impact: Last year we provided over 90 million nutritious meals across New Jersey and educated over 25,000 people about health and nutrition.  

• Balance: Generous time off, 14 paid holidays, childcare resources, and organization wide engagement days.  

• Financial Wellness: 401k with a 4% company match after one year.  

• Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision and wellness programs 

• Recognition and Certifications: learning opportunities, tuition and certificate reimbursement, and engagement with our reward and recognition program, Bonusly! 

What you’ll need to be successful in this role: 

• A bachelor's degree along with at least three years of experience in business development, fundraising, or nonprofit management or a related field or 11 years of experience in business development, fundraising, or nonprofit management or a related field 

• Strong research skills and knowledge of the New Jersey business community 

• Strategic thinker with a passion for social impact 

• Attention to detail 

• Excellent presentations skills, as well as superior written and oral communication skills 

• Responsiveness and exceptional customer service skills, a professional demeanor and positive attitude 

• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously and manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and to manage workload independently and collaboratively. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience in SalesForce is a plus 

• Ability to work at least three days per week in office, as well as flexibility to have a varied work schedule to accommodate CFBNJ and corporate partner events (may include evenings and weekends) 

CFBNJ is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, pregnancy or breastfeeding, disability, being a victim of domestic violence, status in the uniformed services of the United States (including veteran status), justice involved, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.