Corporate Development Officer Specialist at SAE Foundation (Expired)

This position is responsible for sustaining, expanding and developing new funding from corporations, organizations and foundations to grow and enrich SAE’s PreK – University STEM education programs. The Corporate Development and Engagement Officer serves as part of the SAE Foundation’s dynamic fundraising team, cultivating an increased level of funder giving and engagement. The position is responsible for researching, identifying, engaging, soliciting and stewarding corporations/organizations/foundations that align with the Foundation's mission, vision, values and support the strategic plan and goals.

This position is accountable for donor research, moves management, donor stewardship and engagement, grant writing, database management and all necessary actions to achieve annual revenue targets.

JOB SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Fund Development, Management and Stewardship.

Lead and manage the development of funding proposals in collaboration with program staff; monitor performance of funding proposals against plans; provide assistance to ensure timely completion of follow-up reports; and establish relationships with key constituents, organizations, corporations and foundations.
Manage existing and develop new stewardship programs, identifying and maximizing opportunities to strengthen the Foundation's relationship with donors and further their commitment to our mission.

Internal and External Engagement.

Create and execute strategic engagement plans with key internal stakeholders and strategic external partners to increase revenue and/or raise awareness and provide critical exposure of SAE's STEM education, scholarship and awards programs.
Develop metrics and track and report progress related directly to Foundation goals.

Strategic Planning and Development.

Participate in development planning and implementation sessions with internal stakeholders and the Foundation Committee and Trustees, as necessary.
Contributing to the achievement of SAE's organizational goals Additional projects as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Donor-centered approach and mindset. Develop and achieve detailed revenue and expense budgets for fundraising and event sponsorships.
Contribute to revenue budgets by achieving $1M+ annual revenue targets

Exemplary written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak and write in a clear, concise and convincing manner for the intended audience

Formidable negotiation and influencing skills with high emotional intelligence

Demonstrable creativity (quality) and productivity (quantity) in written, digital, and visual communications

To lead oneself, work collaboratively to determine priorities, and establish a successful team approach to achieve fundraising goals
Extremely well-organized with the ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, make decisions and take calculated risks
Proven knowledge of relationship building and development techniques

Two years budget management experience

Experience in education environment
Five years of business experience working with high level executives, campaign management and global organizations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Achievement orientation, client focus, global perspective, initiative, relationship-building, excellent writing skills

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment: Primarily office-based with flexibility for remote work. Regular travel required for donor meetings, corporate engagement, and events (approximately 20–30% of time).
Schedule: Full-time, typically Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends for fundraising events or donor engagements.
Physical Demands: Standard office activities (sitting, typing, phone calls) with light physical activity during event setup and execution.
Technology & Tools: Frequent use of CRM systems (Salesforce), Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting platforms, and fundraising software.
Interaction: High level of external engagement with corporate partners, donors, and stakeholders; internal collaboration with Foundation team and SAE leadership.
Pressure & Deadlines: Fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent projects, requiring strong time management and adaptability to meet fundraising goals.
Travel: Regional and occasional national travel for donor cultivation, stewardship, and events.

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About SAE Foundation

The mission of the SAE Foundation is to increase student achievement and participation in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to build a STEM-fluent workforce. Funds raised by the SAE Foundation support SAE International’s award-winning A World In Motion® (AWIM) program, Collegiate Design Series™ (CDS), awards and scholarships. SAE’s STEM education programs enable students to develop the 21st century skills needed to succeed in real-world work environments and connect classroom learning with real-life application. SAE’s STEM programs have reached more than 6 million students worldwide and engaged more than 30,000 STEM industry professionals as volunteers. SAE International is a global organization engaging nearly 200,000 engineers, technical experts and volunteers to advance mobility knowledge and solutions for the benefit of humanity. Get involved today http://www.saefoundation.org.

Corporate Development Officer Specialist