Corporate Development Manager

The Leave No Trace organization protects the outdoors by teaching and inspiring people to enjoy it responsibly. The organization accomplishes this mission by delivering cutting-edge education and research to millions of people every year. Visit https://lnt.org/  to learn more.

The Corporate Development Manager supports Leave No Trace’s mission by building and maintaining relationships with partners, constituents, the public, and media. This role involves cultivating, onboarding, and managing partnerships across all levels, assisting with communications, developing and and overseeing budgeted fundraising events under the direction of the Director of Corporate Development. The ideal candidate is deeply committed to protecting the outdoors, thrives in a team-oriented environment, and excels in taking responsibility for their role. Success in this position requires being detail-oriented, self-motivated, highly organized, and an effective communicator, capable of managing diverse tasks within the Corporate Development team.

Position Title: Corporate Development Manager 

Reports to: This role reports to the Director of Corporate Development and collaborates closely with the Deputy Director, Marketing Manager, and Education Staff.

FLSA Status: Full Time (40 hours/week), Exempt

This position is based in Boulder, CO, with a hybrid work environment requiring regular in-office days at Leave No Trace’s Boulder location.

Position Responsibilities:

General Programmatic Support:

• Collaborate with the Director of Corporate Development to develop and execute an outreach plan for identifying and contacting potential partners.
• Manage communication between the corporate partner program and Leave No Trace’s marketing and communications team, ensuring effective engagement of corporate partners with Leave No Trace campaigns and programs.
• Oversee the Corporate Program’s CRM system to manage partner communication, including maintaining accurate partner records and communication lists.
• Manage all invoicing, tracking, and billing processes for partners and fundraisers, ensuring timely and accurate financial operations.
• Assist in managing the Leave No Trace Ambassador program, including developing and creating ambassador training materials and summit events.
• Spearhead trade show logistics and coordination, including identifying which trade shows to attend and determining the level of participation. Maximize trade show impact through effective presentations, communications, and on-site engagement.
• Assist corporate development to meet the organizations DEIA goals, utilizing the strategies designed in the corporate operational plan.
• Sit on the Leave No Trace DEIA committee as the corporate partnerships representative.

Account Management:

• Develop and execute fundraising strategies to achieve and expand the organization’s fundraising goals. Oversee activations from planning through completion.
• Write and edit tailored content for partners, including social media posts, blogs, and newsletters, while ensuring partner needs are effectively communicated to the marketing and communications team for timely fulfillment.
• Manage the Annual Leave No Trace Auction and other fundraising efforts.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Three to five years experience in development, fundraising, sales, or a related role.
• Personable and comfortable building relationships with partners in-person and virtually, with the ability to craft proposals and partnership materials.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams to align partner needs with organizational goals.
• Proficient in using CRM systems to track partner engagement and generate reports.
• Passion for environmental conservation and Leave No Trace principles.

Preferred Experience:

• Demonstrated success in managing fundraising initiatives or hitting sales targets.
• Experience creating and delivering customized partnership or customer proposals.
• Previous experience with budgeting and financial tracking for partnerships or fundraising.
• Familiarity with sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and or outdoor industry trends.
• Experience coordinating corporate involvement in events, campaigns, or trade shows.

Position Conditions: 

• This position may be required to lift up to 35lbs with reasonable accommodation available.
• Candidates will be required to be in person at the Boulder, CO office a minimum of three days/week.
• This role requires about 15% travel and 15% event support.

Compensation: Salary Range, $55k-$65k depending on experience. A flexible schedule and a good work/life balance are part of the culture of this award-winning organization. Health, retirement, and time-off benefits are included in the compensation package.

Application Process and Timelines: Please submit a resume and cover letter to Careers@LNT.org with the position title in the subject line. We will be interviewing top candidates as resumes are received. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.  Position start date is June 11th.

Leave No Trace is for all people and the organization recognizes that every person’s relationship with the outdoors and natural world is unique and personal.  Guided by this foundational principle, the organization is committed to building an organization that celebrates diversity and embodies inclusivity.  We strive to continually evolve as individuals, as an organization, and as an ethic that is relevant to all people who go outdoors. We endeavor to diversify our workforce and encourage and desire applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, and lived experiences to join our team. 

All employment decisions at Leave No Trace are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.