Corporate Relations Manager

Seattle Humane

. Lead the organization’s corporate giving strategy, including corporate sponsorships, workplace giving, cause marketing, and in-kind relationships .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeBellevue • Washington • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the organization’s corporate giving strategy, including corporate sponsorships, workplace giving, cause marketing, and in-kind relationships
Manage and expand a portfolio of corporate partners and high-potential prospects
Develop customized engagement and investment opportunities aligned with organizational priorities and partner objectives
Secure and renew annual and multi-year corporate commitments
Cultivate and steward long-term corporate relationships through strategic communication and recognition
Lead negotiation and planning of corporate activations, sponsorship benefits, events, and promotional campaigns
Support fundraising, community engagement, and signature events
Coordinate and lead customized campus tours and engagement opportunities
Collaborate with operations, development, marketing, and executive leadership
Represent Seattle Humane in meetings, presentations, events, and public forums
Develop partnership proposals, sponsorship agreements, presentations, impact reports, and stewardship materials
Use Raiser's Edge and Luminate to track activity, measure goals, identify trends, and inform decisions
Manage multiple initiatives, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships
Provide project management support for corporate partnership initiatives and strategic priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Requires 6+ years' experience with corporate giving and partnerships
Three years of progressively responsible experience in corporate relations, fundraising, business development, strategic partnerships, account management, or related external relationship-building roles
Strong relationship building, negotiation, presentation, and customer service skills
Experience in planning and making public presentations to professional groups, both virtually and in-person
Exceptional discretion, independent judgment, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, anticipate needs, and respond effectively to time-sensitive requests
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with a strong ability to prioritize, manage deadlines, and follow through with accuracy and consistency
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with project management tools
Proven experience maintaining highly accurate records and processes, with the ability to perform precise and reliable data analysis
Demonstrated interest in, and passion for nonprofit work and animal welfare highly desired
Valid Washington State driver's license and reliable personal transportation required
Must be able to lift boxes weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance
Must be available to travel locally and complete time-sensitive, work-related errands, deliveries, purchases, and logistical assignments, including on short notice as business needs arise

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, vision and more, with an employer contribution
3 weeks paid time off + 10 paid holidays
Annual pet care allowance
403(b) with employer match
Cuddly coworkers
30-day paid sabbatical after 4 years
Hybrid work structure