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ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

Upward Bound House (UBH) is committed to breaking the cycle of intergenerational family homelessness. We compassionately provide a continuum of services ranging from crisis housing to permanent housing and homelessness prevention. With over 30 years of experience in family homelessness, UBH is a leading services provider, contributing to and advocating for lasting solutions to end family homelessness. Our diverse team is passionate about our mission. UBH provides a fast-paced environment that values empowerment, collaboration, diversity, relationships, efficiency, and communication. UBH provides a supportive, caring, and merit-based environment for team members and is committed to their growth and development. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

POSITION SUMMARY

Upward Bound House seeks a highly motivated development professional to support and grow corporate partnerships and fundraising events. This role is integral to expanding UBH’s philanthropic revenue by cultivating corporate relationships, managing sponsorships, and executing high-impact fundraising events. The Development and Corporate Giving Manager works cross-functionally with Development, Programs, Communications, and Leadership to strengthen donor engagement, elevate UBH’s brand visibility, and deliver meaningful experiences that inspire long-term investment in our mission. This position requires a proactive relationship builder, strong project manager, and results driven fundraiser who understands both revenue strategy and donor stewardship.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate Giving & Foundation Partnerships:

1. Identify, cultivate, and manage corporate partners with aligned private and public foundation giving
2. Secure funding through corporate foundations, including local and regional grant opportunities in collaboration with the Institutional Giving team.
3. Develop and execute strategies for matching gifts, employee giving campaigns, volunteer grants, and workplace giving programs.
4. Build relationships with corporate social responsibility (CSR) teams to align UBH programs with funding
5. Partner with corporations to design and implement employee engagement opportunities, including volunteer activations, site visits, and community impact experiences.
6. Create tailored partnership opportunities that integrate philanthropy, sponsorship, and employee
7. Manage a portfolio of corporate foundation prospects and ensure timely submission of proposals, reports, and stewardship materials.
8. Collaborate cross-functionally with the Grants/Institutional Giving team to avoid duplication, align strategy, and maximize funding opportunities.

Corporate Partnership Development

1. Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate giving strategy inclusive of sponsorships, foundation grants, and employee-driven philanthropy programs.
2. Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate partners across philanthropic, sponsorship, and foundation channels.
3. Secure funding through a mix of event sponsorships, corporate foundation grants, and workplace giving initiatives.
4. Develop customized partnership packages that integrate brand visibility, social impact, and employee
5. Maintain a robust pipeline of corporate and corporate foundation

Donor Stewardship & Engagement

1. Ensure timely follow-up, recognition, and reporting to corporate partners
2. Coordinate and expand corporate volunteer engagement and employee activation programs, including volunteer grants.
3. Develop customized impact and engagement reports for corporate and foundation
4. Deepen relationships through multi-touch engagement strategies that connect corporate partners to

UBH’s mission and outcomes.

1. Maintain consistent communication and visibility with key

Cross-Department Collaboration

1. Work closely with Institutional Giving to align corporate foundation outreach, ensuring strategic coordination and maximized revenue opportunities.
2. Work closely with Development, Finance, and Program
3. Support grant alignment where corporate partnerships intersect with program
4. Collaborate with marketing to ensure strong brand presence at

Event Fundraising Strategy & Execution

1. Lead planning and execution of fundraising events (galas, community events, campaigns, corporate engagement events).
2. Met event revenue goals and manage
3. Secure event sponsorships, auction items, and in-kind
4. Oversee vendor management, timelines, run-of-show, and
5. Ensure strong donor cultivation and stewardship touchpoints before, during, and after

Revenue Growth & Performance Management

1. Meet or exceed annual corporate and event fundraising
2. Develop quarterly revenue projections and pipeline
3. Monitor cost-to-raise-a-dollar and event
4. Identify opportunities to improve event revenue efficiency and donor

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, marketing, business, or related field (preferred).
2. 3–5 years of experience in corporate giving and or fundraising
3. Demonstrated success in meeting fundraising or revenue
4. Strong relationship-building and negotiation
5. Experience managing fundraising events from concept to
6. Strong written and verbal communication
7. Passion for homelessness and commitment to UBH’s mission and
8. Strong organizational skills - ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set and manage priorities, and meet deadlines and goals.
9. Proficiency with office technology and donor information systems (preferably Salesforce, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
10. Ability to work productively with a variety of people; collaborative
11. Available for occasional work on weekends and

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Strategic thinking
2. Results orientation
3. Professional presence
4. Accountability and follow-through
5. Financial acumen
6. Relationship management
7. Project management discipline

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: Employment eligibility verification. Reliable transportation. Current TB test.

Successful background check. Valid CA Driver’s License. Proof of auto insurance.

BENEFITS: Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. Health, dental, and vision insurance options. Retirement savings plan. Paid time off and holidays. Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.