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American Forests

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1875

🤝 Non-profit

🤲 Charity

🌍 Social Impact

Non-profit • Charity • Social Impact

American Forests is a U. S. -based nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring and protecting forests in urban and natural landscapes for the benefit of people, wildlife and the climate. It runs programs such as Tree Equity and Resilient Forests, conducts scientific research and innovation in forestry, builds place-based partnerships and movement-building coalitions, and advocates for reforestation and policy solutions while mobilizing public and corporate support and donations.

📋 Description

• Reporting to the Chief Revenue Officer, the Vice President, Corporate Partnerships serves as the senior leader responsible for the vision, strategy, and execution of American Forests' corporate fundraising program • Set and drive ambitious revenue goals, build and steward a high-value portfolio of corporate partners, and lead a high-performing team to advance American Forests' philanthropic priorities at scale • Build and maintain a portfolio of 50–70 high-priority corporate prospects and partners, with a focus on seven-figure and transformational gift opportunities • Conduct in-person and virtual donor engagements annually, including C-suite and senior executive meetings, to deepen partnerships and advance solicitations • Develop sophisticated, tailored engagement strategies for top prospects; writes and presents high-stakes proposals and stewardship materials • Identify and drive new revenue opportunities, including sector diversification, emerging corporate ESG priorities, and national and global partnership structures • Establish and monitor KPIs and dashboards to evaluate team performance, pipeline health, and portfolio growth; regularly reports on progress to the CRO and Executive Team • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of three, which will expand as the program does. • Collaborate with Marketing & Communications to elevate American Forests' brand and visibility with corporate audiences, ensuring alignment of messaging, collateral, and digital presence.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus • Minimum of 10 years of progressive fundraising experience, with at least 5 years in corporate partnerships, or major gifts role • Demonstrated success closing seven-figure corporate gifts and managing a portfolio of complex, multi-stakeholder partnerships • Proven track record of building and leading high-performing fundraising teams • Exceptional relationship builder with demonstrated ability to engage and influence C-suite executives, board members, and senior organizational leadership • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate organizational priorities into compelling corporate narratives and partnership structures • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including experience crafting high-stakes proposals, executive briefings, and stewardship materials • Highly organized and self-directed; comfortable managing multiple priorities and leading through ambiguity in a fast-paced environment • Deep commitment to ethical fundraising practices in accordance with Association for Fundraising Professionals standards • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Raiser's Edge (or comparable CRM), and project management tools such as ClickUp • Genuine commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and to the principles of community-centric fundraising • Willingness to travel locally, regionally, and nationally for donor engagement and organizational representation.

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage • Employee Assistance Program • Flexible spending accounts • Disability, life, and AD&D insurance • Vacation and sick leave • Paid holidays • Parental bonding leave • Bereavement leave • Military leave • 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match • Technology stipend • Pet benefits