Position: Corporate and Community Partnerships Manager

Salary: $50,000-$60,000

Schedule: Monday to Friday, and occasional evening or weekend hours

Location: In person, St. Paul

WHO WE ARE

For more than 129 years, Neighborhood House has partnered with families in St. Paul to ensure access to essential services, including food, housing, education, and opportunities. Today, we serve more than 30,000 individuals annually across six neighborhoods, striving for a community where everyone can thrive.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Corporate and Community Partnerships Manager is responsible for developing and managing relationships with businesses, corporations, and community groups to expand engagement and support for Neighborhood House. This role focuses on generating and coordinating in-kind donations, sponsorships, and volunteer engagement opportunities that advance the organization’s mission and fundraising efforts. The Manager works closely with the Chief Advancement Officer and advancement colleagues to align partnership activities with organizational priorities and donor engagement strategies. This position plays a key role in expanding pathways for corporate and community involvement while supporting key initiatives such as the March Food Drive and the annual fundraising gala.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate and Community Partnership Development

• Develop and manage relationships with corporate and community partners to increase engagement and support.
• Identify and pursue partnership opportunities, including sponsorships, in-kind donations, and employee engagement.
• Represent Neighborhood House in meetings, presentations, and community events to build awareness and interest.
• Maintain and grow a pipeline of partners that support both mission delivery and fundraising efforts.

In-Kind Giving and Community Drives

• Coordinate and manage in-kind donation drives with businesses, schools, and community organizations.
• Align donations with programmatic needs in collaboration with program and operations teams.
• Monitor and track in-kind contributions and partner activity within the CRM.
• Improve and standardize processes for managing in-kind donations and partnerships.

March Food Drive Support

• Coordinate community and corporate participation in the annual March Food Drive.
• Recruit and support partners hosting food and fund drives.
• Collaborate with advancement and volunteer teams to ensure a coordinated and effective campaign.

Volunteer & Engagement Coordination

• Partner with the Volunteer team to connect corporate partners with meaningful service opportunities.
• Coordinate logistics and communication for corporate volunteer groups.
• Support strategies that encourage ongoing engagement and long-term partnership.

Event & Sponsorship Support

• Identify and manage corporate sponsorship opportunities within assigned relationships.
• Coordinate with the Chief Advancement Officer and advancement team to align sponsorship efforts with event strategy.
• Support partner engagement in the annual gala and other key initiatives.

Stewardship & Relationship Management

• Ensure timely and thoughtful follow-up with partners to strengthen relationships.
• Support recognition and stewardship efforts for corporate and community partners.
• Maintain accurate documentation of engagement and contributions in the CRM.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in partnership development, fundraising, sales, event coordination, or related field.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and partnerships simultaneously.
• Experience using CRM or database systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with corporate partnerships or sponsorship programs.
• Experience coordinating donation drives or volunteer programs.
• Experience in nonprofit development or community engagement.
• Ability to speak one or more languages spoken by our participant families, especially Spanish, Karen, Hmong, and Somali.

WORK LOCATION

This in-person role is based in St. Paul, MN.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT

Neighborhood House is required to conduct background checks on all final candidates because of our work with youth and families. We understand that past events may have occurred, and we don’t want this to deter you from applying. The outcome of background checks does not automatically disqualify a candidate, and we are open to a conversation to discuss the results.

NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Neighborhood House is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The Neighborhood House provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any other status protected by law.

WE’D LIKE TO MEET YOU

Don't meet every requirement listed in this job description? Do you think your experience level is not where it needs to be? Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single qualification. Neighborhood House is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. If you're interested in this position but your experience doesn't align perfectly with all the qualifications in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. The right role for you might be just around the corner.