Corporate Giving Specialist
19 days ago
Colorado Springs
Job DescriptionBuild Partnerships. Inspire Generosity. Save Lives.Corporate Giving Specialist Full-Time | Colorado Springs, CO Every partnership has the power to change an animal's life. At the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR), we believe that when businesses and nonprofits work together, incredible things happen. As our Corporate Giving Specialist, you'll be the connector who brings compassionate companies, community leaders, and animal lovers together to create lasting impact. If you're a relationship builder, strategic fundraiser, confident networker, and someone who loves creating win-win partnerships, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Who We Are HSPPR offers compassionate care to animals, supports safe communities, and provides socially conscious sheltering. Every day, our team works to care for thousands of animals, reunite lost pets with their families, provide affordable veterinary services, investigate animal cruelty, and strengthen the bond between people and pets. None of this is possible without the generosity of our donors, sponsors, and community partners. That's where you come in. What You'll Do As the Corporate Giving Specialist, you'll lead HSPPR's Corporate Giving Program, cultivating meaningful relationships with businesses and community partners while helping secure approximately $500,000 annually in sponsorship revenue as part of our $5.5M-$8M+ annual fundraising efforts. You'll serve as one of HSPPR's ambassadors in the community-sharing our mission, creating sponsorship opportunities, and ensuring every corporate partner feels valued and connected to the lifesaving work they make possible. Your work will include: • Building and managing relationships with corporate sponsors and business partners, • Prospecting and securing sponsorships for HSPPR's signature fundraising events, • Creating innovative partnership opportunities that benefit both sponsors and animals, • Coordinating sponsorship fulfillment and ensuring exceptional donor experiences, • Stewarding corporate donors through tours, appreciation events, puppygrams, personalized communications, and other memorable experiences, • Managing third-party fundraising events and business partnerships, • Representing HSPPR at networking events, community functions, and speaking engagements, • Tracking sponsorship revenue, retention, and donor engagement using CRM systems, • Collaborating closely with Development, Events, Communications, Volunteer Services, and Finance teams, • Helping tell HSPPR's story by sharing photos, success stories, and mission moments with our Philanthropy team You'll also play an important role supporting our signature fundraising events, including: • Fur Ball, • Pawtoberfest, • Whisker BrunchWe're Looking For Someone Who..., • Loves meeting new people and building authentic relationships, • Is energized by networking and connecting businesses with meaningful causes, • Has experience in fundraising, sponsorship sales, business development, or corporate partnerships, • Is organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, • Delivers outstanding customer service and donor stewardship, • Communicates confidently in writing, one-on-one conversations, and public presentations, • Enjoys collaborating with others while also working independently, • Pays close attention to details and follows through on commitments, • Is excited to be part of an organization making a daily difference for animals and peopleQualifications We're looking for candidates with: • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, • Two years of philanthropy, corporate sponsorship, fundraising, sales, or related experience preferred, • Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), • Experience with CRM or donor management software such as Raiser's Edge or Salesforce preferred, • Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills, • Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion, • Experience with event ticketing or online giving platforms is a plus, • Valid Colorado driver's license with an insurable driving recordSchedule, • Full-time, • Primarily Monday-Friday, • Evening and weekend availability during fundraising event seasons, • Hybrid work schedule may be available after successful completion of training and 90 days of employmentWhy You'll Love Working Here Every sponsorship you secure helps provide medical care, shelter, second chances, and hope for animals throughout our community. You'll work alongside passionate teammates who believe in collaboration, innovation, and making a measurable difference. Whether you're helping launch a new corporate partnership, hosting a donor tour, celebrating a successful event, or watching a sponsored animal find a forever home, you'll see the direct impact of your work every day. If you're looking for a career where relationship-building meets purpose-and where every partnership helps save lives-we'd love to meet you. Join HSPPR and help turn community generosity into lifesaving impact. Apply today! Applications accepted through Wednesday, July 29, 2026, or until filled In addition to competitive salaries, we offer comprehensive benefits to our full-time staff. Benefits include: Health Insurance ~~ 401K with employer matching up to 4% of salary ~~ Dental and vision Plans ~~ Supplemental Group Life Insurance ~~ Short and long term disability Insurance ~~ Paid time off ~~ Holidays ~~ Direct Deposit ~~ Personal Pet Perks ~~ Wellness Programs ~~ Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of employment The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer. To learn more about this program, go to https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/. The core values of the staff unite us and guide us to provide the best service to the animals in our care, our organization, and our community. Core Values Statements- • Compassion: We believe that animals matter. We are committed to treating animals and people with kindness, respect and compassion., • Stewardship: We are accountable and transparent in our actions and in the use of our resources to build trust in those we serve., • Integrity: We believe we can make the greatest impact by staying true to our mission, always doing what is best for the animals and people of our community, and by standing united in our decisions., • Excellence: We are passionate about our mission, and strive for excellence through continual learning, innovation and the development of our board, staff and volunteers., • Collaboration: We seek strategic partnerships and alliances to advance the welfare and protection of animals and people., • Service: We exist to serve our communities and operate with this commitment to serve as front and center in all we do. As a condition of employment with HSPPR, you will be required to authorize HSPPR and ProScreening to conduct a background check before confirming an employment start date. The background check will include a criminal investigation, verification of citizenship/immigration status, and a motor vehicle record. By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that any offers of employment will be contingent upon completion of the background check to the satisfaction of HSPPR. In consideration of any offers of employment made as a result of your interest in this position, by applying for this position, you hereby waive any and all claims that you may have against HSPPR for invasion of privacy in respect to drug testing and background checks as listed above. Job Posted by ApplicantPro