Overview:

Reporting to the Senior Director, Revenue Enablement, the Director, Donor and Corporate Partner Engagement will manage a range of projects to help cultivate relationships and retain stakeholders of all types. The Director, Donor and Corporate Partner Engagement (DCPE) will manage our comprehensive communications calendar; serve as a strategy partner or lead for all Development or Corporate Engagement stewardship strategy and events; oversee all acknowledgement processes; manage a team of direct reports implementing a range of engagement strategies; and help generate unique stewardship materials or opportunities for a range of external stakeholders. The Director of DCPE will be responsible for supporting fundraisers and sales staff in their efforts to grow and maintain Year Up United’s revenue base.

An ideal candidate will have experience managing projects with external stakeholders including but not limited to supporter level, mid-level, major and principal gift individual donors; institutional donors or corporate sponsors; corporate partners; business leaders; alumni; and the general public. The Director will be comfortable running and providing thought partnership on events to cultivate or steward all types of partnerships. They will also have a knack for marketing our mission to different stakeholders and communicating about our mission internally and externally. A strong candidate for this role will be able to manage concise projects while also maintaining longer-term strategy and action plans, holding themselves and others to deadlines, throughout. In addition, a strong candidate will be detail-oriented, have technical experience working with databases, and practical experience in collaborating across functions and geographies, including with marketing and technology professionals. People management experience is a must. Having the ability to prioritize and delegate work is essential for this role.

The Director of Donor and Corporate Partner Engagement will also have the opportunity to interact with Year Up United students as a mentor, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in building a positive educational environment.

Location: This is a hybrid role that will require 2-3 days in office for team collaboration, coaching and support of our students. You must live within a commutable distance to our New York, Boston, or Washington DC office location.

Salary: $110,000-$140,000

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Donor and Corporate Partner Engagement – Strategy Creation and Team Management

• In conjunction with Managing Director of Development, Director of Development Strategy and Support, and Managing Directors of Corporate Engagement create and disseminate comprehensive touchpoints calendar and own implementation of key deliverables in said calendar; revisit strategy quarterly to ensure tactics are aligned to overall revenue needs
• Ensure that overarching stewardship programs align to and meet the business needs of each specific revenue segment for both revenue business units (all gift types on Development and both account types on Corporate Engagement) and account for cross-team revenue opportunities.
• Supervise all DCPE staff members by providing coaching, vision and direction for delivery of key cultivation, solicitation and stewardship collateral pieces and language

Donor and Corporate Partner Engagement – Events

• Work closely with Development and Corporate Engagement staff, the Marketing Team, and the Events Team to lead strategy creation and project management for major engagement events including but not limited to: salon events, Opportunity Society cultivation or stewardship events, Corporate Partner stewardship events, Client Engagement events, and large-scale stakeholder-facing national Year Up United events, in-person and virtually
• Build out strategies for combined Development and Corporate Engagement stewardship i.e. roundtables or stakeholder events that help Year Up United achieve revenue goals on both fronts.
• Design and/or implement other engagement opportunities (potentially including liaising with the volunteer team or supporting one-off volunteerism events) for key stakeholders in close concert with leadership
• Liaise closely with Year Up United leadership and/or Executive Operations on all events
• Develop stewardship plan for each event and track and report out on results. Share learnings, updates, and best practices with all Revenue staff regarding events

Stewardship and Special Projects

• With the Donor Services team, ensure delivery of acknowledgments and consistent stewardship across the network for stakeholders of all levels and types
• Oversee process with Marketing Team and Development leadership to produce Investor Calls and Updates, and other special stewardship projects
• Advise on the implementation of locally implemented direct-response programs and create and disseminate documents or strategies to support economies of scale on these projects
• Partner with IT and Data Systems team to track which stakeholders earn various stewardship benefits and produce regular reports to be disseminated to the Development team related to specific performance on these fronts

Site Team/Learning Community Member

• Serve as a coach/mentor for a small number of current students
• Join and sometimes facilitate weekly group sessions with students
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7+ years of professional work experience
• Exceptional project management abilities and track record of managing complex projects to an outcome
• Significant experience leading or implementing external-facing events, stewardship pieces, and/or volunteerism.
• Prior experience in a management role by building and mentoring teams across geographies preferred
• Database experience required, with a preference for Salesforce.com experience
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office required, preference for strong grasp of Microsoft Word and Excel
• A professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative and manage multiple tasks and projects at one time
• An unwavering attention to detail and aptitude for information management required
• Flexibility, creativity and willingness to learn and work on different tasks as needed
• Excellent organizational and written skills
• A passion for working with young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up United
• Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; ability to weave this commitment into day-to-day tasks and projects

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WORKING AT YEAR UP UNITED:

Starting January 5, 2026, employees are expected to work on-site at least two days per week (Monday through Thursday dependent on job requirements). To be eligible for employment, candidates must live and work in a state (or an approved proximate state*) where Year Up United operates. For a list of eligible locations, please visit: https://www.yearup.org/job-training/locations

*Approved proximate states where Year Up United operates are: Connecticut, Indiana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, South Carolina and Virginia.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Year Up United has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets. For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Salary offers take into account a candidate’s skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

• Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants.

• Vacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year.

• Professional Development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year)

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:

Year Up United is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults—no matter their background, income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country—a gap that Year Up United is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up United’s intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up United has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up United's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.

Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times, Year Up United is a rewarding and impactful place to work. Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people. The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

Year Up United embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy. We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Learn more about our commitment to diversity: http://www.yearup.org/about-us/careers/commitment-to-diversity/

Year Up United is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

TO APPLY:

Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume through our website.

Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone calls.