Corporate Relations Coordinator

POSITION:Corporate Relations Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Strategy & Development

REPORTS TO:Senior Director, Workplace Giving

PAY GRADE: 3

FLSA:Salaried, Non-Exempt

SALARY RANGE: $50,000-$50,000

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Corporate Relations Coordinator strengthens team efficiency by providing critical administrative and operational support to the corporate fundraising team, ensuring the seamless management of fundraising portfolios and donor records. By overseeing logistical details, maintaining data integrity, and streamlining internal workflows, this role enables the team to focus on high-level relationship building and strategic fundraising priorities. Ultimately, the Coordinator serves as a foundational link that connects daily operations with the broader goals of the team while providing essential support for the execution of workplace giving campaigns and fundraising initiatives.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Workplace Engagement & Campaign Support (60%)

• Support the planning, execution, andtrackingof workplacegivingcampaigns and corporate partnerships in close collaboration with the Senior Director, Workplace Giving andWorkplace Engagement team, ensuring a seamless and high-quality partner experience.
• Coordinate thelogisticalcomponentsof workplace giving campaigns and corporate engagement initiatives, ensuringthat deadlines, deliverables, and communications areexecuted thoroughly and accurately.
• Manage a portfolio of corporate accounts, supportingcampaignactivities, partner communications,results processing,and post-campaign stewardship.
• Collaborate withdevelopment operationscolleaguesto prepare campaignresultreporting,communityimpact updates, and presentations forbothcorporate partners and internalleadership.
• Serve as a primary point of contact forworkplace giving inquiries,managing a generalinboxand responding to partnerinquiriesina timelyand professional manner.
• Assistin coordinatinglogisticsfor corporate volunteer projects in partnership withWorkplace Engagement and Volunteer Engagement teams.
• Identifyand implement opportunities to improve processes, enhancepartnerexperiences, and increase campaign effectiveness.

Corporate Team Support & Coordination (40%)

• Provide administrativeandoperationalportfolio support to the Senior Director, Workplace Giving andAVP, Corporate Relationsto strengtheneffectiverelationship management and teamefficiency.
• Support portfolio management by tracking engagement activity,maintainingdonor and corporate partner records, and helpingtoadvanceoutreach and follow-up.
• Assistwith reporting and data analysis, including campaign performance, revenue tracking, and pipeline updates.
• Assistwithscheduling and meeting coordination for the Senior Director andAVP, Corporate Relations, ensuring efficient use of time and strong internal/external communication.
• Maintainaccurateand up-to-date records inSalesforcedatabaseand otherinternalsystems, ensuring data integrity.
• Prepare materials for meetings, including agendas, briefing documents, and follow-up notes.
• Provide general administrative support to the WorkplaceEngagementteam, helping streamline workflows and improve team efficiency.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  

• Minimum one to threeyearsof professional work experience in a relatedfield such asnonprofit administration, corporate relations, or project coordination.
• Proven ability to manage complex workflows with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring multiple competing priorities and deadlines are met with precision.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude in data management and reporting, withproficiencyin CRM systems—specifically Salesforce—tomaintaindata integrity and generate actionable insights.
• Excellentwritten and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate mission-driven narratives andmaintainprofessional correspondence with diverse stakeholders.
• A partnership-oriented mindset with a deep interest in relationship-based fundraising, corporate social responsibility, and cross-functional teamwork.
• High levelof professionalism and discretion, withthe confidenceand maturity to provide direct support to senior leadership and navigate sensitive information.
• A passionate dedication to nonprofit work and community-led initiatives, with a specificdrive to contribute to the long-term vitality of the Chicago region.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

1. Guided by a clear set of Core Values and Behaviors –Equity Minded, Passionate About the Work, A Good Teammate and Curious,youwill join an impressive group of individuals and contribute your diverse set of experiences,skillsand characteristics to the organization.

1. Accepts guidance and responds well to feedback.

1. Displays maturity, good judgment,enthusiasmand personal motivation.

1. Strong interpersonal skillsincludingthe ability toanticipateworkload and effectively cultivate. and leverage relationships with colleagues to meet deadlines.

1. Collaborative entrepreneurial spirit, ability to multi-task and prioritize concurrent projects and day-to-day tasks within a high production and fast-paced environment.

BENEFITS OFFERED

TO APPLY: Candidates must officially apply through our website with a cover letter and resume. 

The responsibilities listed above are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work required in the role. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as assigned. We believe the term “diversity” incorporates all the characteristics that make us both alike and unique: our backgrounds, cultures, nationalities, lifestyles, identities, gender, points of view, approaches to solving problems, ways of working, and views of personal and career success. It is the intent of United Way to follow both the letter and the spirit of local, state, and federal laws governing Equal Opportunity Employment as those laws exist today and as they may change in the future