Corporate Engagement Manager

Reports to: Vice President of Corporate Partnerships FLSA Status: Exempt About United Way of Greenville County For over 100 years, we have united the community to help people live better, safer, and more successful lives. While our work has evolved to meet the challenges of the day, our vision remains the same: We believe everyone should have access to the tools and opportunities that empower them to achieve their full potential. Our STAR Values Support: Collaborate with our team and partners to advance shared goals. Trust: Build transparent and respectful relationships that deliver on promises. Act: Show up each day with purpose, innovation, and adaptability. Reflect: Hold ourselves accountable to the community we serve and the future we aim to shape. Where We Serve United Way of Greenville County serves individuals and families throughout Greenville, Greer, Mauldin, Simpsonville, Fountain Inn, and Travelers Rest, as well as surrounding communities like Berea, Judson, Gantt, Sans Souci, and Taylors. Overview: The Corporate Engagement Manager plays a key role in advancing United Way of Greenville County’s mission to improve lives, strengthen the community, and advance equity for the benefit of all. This position manages and grows a portfolio of corporate and community partnerships, developing strategic, year-round relationships that generate revenue, deepen engagement, and create lasting community impact. Working closely with corporate partners, the Corporate Engagement Manager will align United Way’s initiatives with each company’s philanthropic and social responsibility goals. This includes designing and executing effective corporate giving campaigns, securing sponsorships, supporting volunteer engagement, and identifying new business prospects. The ideal candidate is a relationship-driven professional with experience in fundraising or sales, strong presentation skills, and a passion for community impact. Manage and grow a diverse portfolio of corporate partners, maximizing engagement, philanthropy, and revenue for the annual campaign and special initiatives. Develop tailored partnership and solicitation plans that align corporate CSR goals with United Way’s mission and community priorities. Lead or assist in securing sponsorships, corporate gifts, employee giving participation, and volunteer engagement opportunities. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all interactions, pledges, and results in United Way’s contact management system. Deliver compelling presentations and serve as a dynamic ambassador for United Way at corporate, community, and industry events. Strategic Growth & Business Development Identify, cultivate, and secure new partnerships, including lapsed or prospective corporate accounts. Collaborate with internal teams to design creative, data-driven engagement strategies that drive participation and increase corporate support. Analyze campaign and partnership performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and long-term growth. Align efforts with the organization’s broader resource development and community impact strategies to ensure integration and sustainability. Volunteerism & Community Engagement Partner with the Director of Volunteer Engagement to integrate volunteer activities into corporate relationships, creating meaningful and mission-aligned experiences. Connect with and engage companies with United Way Greenville County community events and service projects that reflect shared goals and values. Customer Service & Stewardship Provide exceptional customer service to donors, volunteers, and partners responding promptly and professionally to inquiries and requests. Ensure partner recognition and stewardship activities reflect appreciation, transparency, and long-term relationship building. Core Competencies Relationship Builder: Cultivates authentic connections with diverse stakeholders; inspires trust and collaboration across corporate, nonprofit, and community sectors. Strategic Thinker: Analyzes challenges and opportunities to design clear, actionable plans that achieve both partner and organizational goals. Results-Oriented: Focused on achieving and exceeding revenue, engagement, and impact goals with excellence and accountability. Effective Communicator: Speaks and writes persuasively; tailors communication to audiences; adept at presentations and storytelling that motivate action. Collaborative & Inclusive: Builds partnerships grounded in respect, transparency, and equity; thrives in a team environment where shared success is valued. Customer-Focused Stewardship: Demonstrates fiscal and relational accountability; ensures the responsible and ethical management of partner investments. Creative Problem Solver: Approaches obstacles with resourcefulness, adaptability, and a solutions-driven mindset. Mission-Driven Leader: Embodies United Way of Greenville County’s commitment to advancing opportunity, equity, and community well-being. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Minimum two years of experience in fundraising, sales, or account management. Flexibility to attend evening or weekend events as needed. United Way of Greenville County offers competitive compensation based on prior experience and qualifications as well as comprehensive benefits in order to best support our people. Benefits we offer include health, dental and vision insurance where United Way of Greenville County pays generously towards the cost of these benefits for employees and their families. United Way of Greenville County is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. #J-18808-Ljbffr United Way of Greenville County