Manager of Corporate Relations – Tax Foundation – Washington, DC

The Tax Foundation is the world’s leading nonpartisan tax policy 501(c)(3) nonprofit. For over 85 years, our mission has remained the same: to improve lives through tax policies that lead to greater economic growth and opportunity. Our vision is a world where the tax code doesn’t stand in the way of success. Every day, our team of trusted experts strives towards that vision by remaining principled, insightful, and engaged and by advancing the principles of sound tax policy: simplicity, neutrality, transparency, and stability.About the RoleThe Tax Foundation’s Manager of Corporate Relations will be responsible for managing many of the day-to-day administrative, support, event, and project management tasks of the Corporate Relations team, along with handling a corporate donor portfolio of 40–50 companies. The position will report to the Senior Director of External Relations.Primary ResponsibilitiesDonor and Prospect Communications and RelationsResponsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a corporate donor portfolio of 40–50 companies.Lead the corporate relations team prospecting research efforts, ensuring that our corporate prospecting lists are kept updated on an annual basis.Help lead prospect calls to discuss their company’s tax policy priorities.Work with the Senior Director of External Relations to draft corporate project proposals for prospects & donors.Collaborate with the Senior Director of External Relations and the policy teams to develop programs & strategies to recruit and retain donors.Maintain and update all corporate programs marketing materials as needed.Draft copy and send mass marketing email communications regarding our latest research via HubSpot to corporate donors and prospects.Utilities ManagementInput corporate donor and prospect interactions in our CRM corporate accounts and regularly update corporate accounts with new contact information.Accounting and Operations SupportWork with the Manager of Development Operations to coordinate timely invoicing for corporate donors and sponsors.Work with new donors to onboard the Tax Foundation as a vendor in their accounts payable portals.Maintain accurate and updated information on corporate pledges and gifts in Salesforce CRM.Event ManagementOversee logistics for quarterly Federal Corporate Advisory Panel meetings.Draft invite language to be sent to corporate donors and prospects.Work with Manager of Development Operations on invitation logistics and tracking.Lead internal agenda setting meetings with Sr. Director of External Relations and appropriate policy team leads.Work with the Special Assistant to the CEO and Events Manager to ensure successful event logistics.Tax PromOutreach to corporate prospects and lead meetings with prospects to discuss the value of their organization, sponsoring a table or purchasing tickets.Steward an existing set of annual sponsors through the sponsorship process.Work with in-kind sponsors to ensure in-kind gifts are secured and delivered on time.Minimum Qualifications2+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and/or government relations (internships may be considered experience).Strong ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an organization.Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and good judgment.Solution-oriented with the ability to prioritize and successfully manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.Ability to travel up to 10%.Preferred Qualifications4+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and/or government relations (internships may be considered experience).Understanding of the corporate tax policy landscape.Ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion; work under pressure; handle confidential matters with discretion; and interface well with all departments of the organization and represent Tax Foundation in a highly professional manner.Familiarity with Salesforce and HubSpot.Location and HoursThis is a full-time, exempt position with a standard work schedule of Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The position is based in-office in Washington, DC. Tax Foundation staff are able to work from home on Mondays and Fridays. Some local travel and extended hours will be required for key events.CompensationThe projected salary range for this role is $65,000-$85,000, contingent upon the specific skills and experience of the selected candidate.To ApplyQualified candidates should submit the following application materials in one PDF document:Cover letter detailing your interest in the position, the mission of the Tax Foundation, and your salary requirements.Questions can be directed to Savannah Rupp, Project Manager at Talent Market, who is assisting with the search: Savannah@talentmarket.org.There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. 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