Business Development Officer

• Proactively source, qualify, and close new corporate and foundation partnership opportunities not currently in TR’s portfolio. 
• Research, build, and manage a pipeline of new business leads, with clear forecasting and accurate tracking of progress. 
• Qualify and vet inbound donor and partnership inquiries, assessing alignment with TR’s strategic goals, values, and operational capacity. 
• Develop customized pitch materials and proposal decks to advance new opportunities. 
• Negotiate, craft, interpret and enforce legally binding contracts with prospective and current strategic partners. 
• Ensure seamless internal handoff to Strategic Partnerships and/or Institutional Giving teams for ongoing cultivation and fulfillment. 
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Programs, Finance, Legal) to shape partnership opportunities that are feasible, impactful, and aligned with TR’s operational realities. 
• Stay informed on trends in corporate social responsibility and institutional philanthropy to identify whitespace opportunities and emerging sectors.
• Represent TR at networking events, industry forums, and professional associations to build visibility and generate new leads. 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 
• 5-7 years of combined fundraising and management experience  
• Proven ability to cultivate, solicit, and manage corporate partnerships that drive revenue and strategic impact 
• Experience engaging and influencing senior-level corporate decision-makers 
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including ability to efficiently create and manipulate Excel data 
• Experience using donor database systems (i.e. Mission CRM, Salesforce, etc.) 

• This is a full-time; REMOTE position and can be based anywhere within the United States and provides a flexible & non-traditional work schedule (no relocation expenses provided)
• Travel: At least 40% travel for site visits, conferences, and donor meetings 

• Full-time; salary, exempt

• $83,735.31 - $124,889.31 per year

The hiring range reflects where in the range we most likely intend to hire for this role. Additionally, compensation within that range can vary for several reasons including market conditions, cost of living, skills/capabilities, experience, etc.

• Mission First, Greyshirts Always: Anyone joining TR must understand that our mission to provide disaster response comes first 
• Step Into The Arena: TR needs leaders who aren’t afraid to dare to be great 
• Everyone Has A Role Know It: Ability to successfully navigate a fast-paced, high-growth environment and solve problems in the face of ambiguity 
• GSD: We are entrepreneurial, resourceful, and determined no matter how chaotic the situation 
• Change Your Socks: We take care of ourselves and each other so we are best equipped to serve those in greatest need 
• Adults Only: Every team member is an adult until proven otherwise 
• Your Mother’s A Donor: Every leader must be committed to fiduciary responsibility, transparency, and financial stewardship 

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Team Rubicon is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to not only including but actively seeking out a diversity of lifestyles, experiences, perspectives, and voices in order to foster inclusion, growth, and innovation. Your candidacy will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.