Specialist

About ChildFund ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that connects children with the people, resources and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are. We work directly in 23 countries, with extended reach to more than 60 countries through our global partnership network. ChildFund’s values: We aspire for every person in our organization—program participants, supporters, staff, and volunteers alike—to feel free, safe, and confident to be themselves. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission. ChildFund’s commitment: ChildFund International has a zero‑tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace and communities where it delivers programs and services. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded. About This Role This is a full‑time position affiliated with ChildFund’s International Office in Richmond, Virginia. Our Richmond‑based team members follow a hybrid schedule, with two days per week in the office. We are open to remote candidates in other locations who meet all required qualifications. To be eligible, candidates must have current residence and work authorization in the United States. The anticipated salary range for this position is $65,000–$75,000. The Specialist II, Corporate Partnerships supports the Corporate Partnerships Team and global colleagues to pursue high‑potential revenue opportunities through corporate engagement. The Specialist conducts research and manages processes to ensure a coordinated and values‑aligned approach to private sector engagement. The Specialist also supports the Senior Manager and Senior Director in strategic partnerships and directly manages a small portfolio of U.S.‑based business partners. Required Experience and Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of experience and education required. At least five years of professional experience in fundraising, corporate social responsibility (CSR), philanthropy, and/or development, preferably in a nonprofit environment. Experience with vendor management strongly preferred. Primary Responsibilities Partnership Management (40%) Cultivate and manage a portfolio of businesses that support ChildFund through philanthropy, consumer engagement, child sponsorship or workforce engagement. Serve as relationship manager for business partnerships, communicating ChildFund’s mission and strategies, co‑designing creative engagements that drive resources to our work, and stewarding contributions through meetings and reports. Serve as relationship specialist for workplace giving platforms, including Benevity, YourCause, Global Impact and others, meeting with them as needed, ensuring annual certification, and keeping ChildFund’s profile current. Create stewardship collateral for business partners, including employee matching gift and cause partners. Manage ChildFund’s contract with matching gift vendor. Strategic Partnership Support (25%) Support the Senior Director and Senior Manager in execution of strategic global corporate partnerships. Attend partner meetings and assist in follow‑ups. Prepare partner pitch decks, proposals and reports. Corporate Due Diligence Research and Global Coordination (25%) Manage corporate due diligence research requests. Conduct research, draft reports and deliver preliminary recommendations to Senior Director; log and track approvals and renewal needs. Research corporate prospects for mission fit to support new business development. Administration Support and Other (10%) Support annual goal setting and planning. Liaise with Data & Analytics team to track team revenue and progress to other team goals. Keep up to date with industry best practices related to workplace giving, gift acknowledgement and stewardship – and update our procedures as necessary. Issue quarterly acknowledgements to individuals that submit matching gifts. Assist with special projects as needed. Remain alert and responsive to any safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding Policy. ChildFund’s Core Competencies Teamwork: the ability to work effectively and collaborate with others; values and respects individual differences. Communication: demonstrates empathy and tact when communicating with others and uses a storytelling approach when appropriate. Result orientation: gets things done; takes proactive steps to achieve organizational goals and quality standards. Decision making: uses good judgement, critical thinking, and non‑traditional ways to evaluate problems and opportunities; reflects and innovates to improve decisions and outcomes. Resilience: thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments. Digital literacy: adopts and champions new technology to relevant contexts, stays aware of technological trends and embraces technological solutions to business challenges. Other Required Competencies The ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English. Familiarity with common research tools. Ability to work with donors, senior leadership and staff with tact, courtesy and professionalism. Ability to handle confidential work. Good writing and editing skills. Strong time management skills for deadline‑driven work. Effective prioritization skills. Ability to maintain the delicate balance between organizational and partner needs. Team player with the ability to work independently. Must possess the ability to succeed in a learning environment. Strong computer skills, with familiarity in using Microsoft Office suite applications, including SharePoint and CoPilot. Organized and detail oriented. #J-18808-Ljbffr