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Job DetailsJob Location: Lincoln Campus - Lincoln, NE 68508Position Type: Full TimeWant to devote your talents to creating a better future for all of us? Build relationships that grow impact and connect organizations to …
Skills: Relationship Management, Corporate Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Portfolio Management, CRM Tools
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Manage a portfolio of 100 corporate partners to align their sustainability goals with the Foundation's mission. Responsibilities include executing retention strategies, managing budgets, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver customized partner solutions.
Requires a proven track record of building trusted relationships and delivering results through stakeholder collaboration. Candidates must demonstrate accountability, curiosity, and the ability to navigate complex challenges to improve partner experiences.
Job DetailsJob Location: Lincoln Campus - Lincoln, NE 68508Position Type: Full TimeWant to devote your talents to creating a better future for all of us? Build relationships that grow impact and connect organizations to meaningful change? The Arbor Day Foundation is a place where you can do work that matters with people who care. As we say at the Foundation: life is short, love where you work.
As one of the world's largest conservation organizations, the Arbor Day Foundation inspires people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. We help others understand and use trees as a nature-based solution to some of the biggest global challenges we face today, like air quality, water quality, climate change, deforestation, poverty, and hunger.
Join our Corporate Partnerships team as a Supporter Relationship Manager and take ownership of a portfolio of corporate partners, helping them achieve their sustainability and social impact goals while expanding the Arbor Day Foundation's mission. You will develop strong partner relationships, consistently renew and grow partner commitments, and create experiences that increase both partner value and environmental impact.
Passion for the Foundation’s mission, nature, environmental stewardship, and people.
Demonstrated success building trusted relationships that increase engagement, strengthen loyalty, and create long-term value.
The ability to partner with stakeholders to understand their objectives and turn ideas into meaningful outcomes.
Experience bringing people together across teams to deliver projects, solve problems, and achieve results.
A history of navigating challenges, balancing competing priorities, and finding solutions that work for all parties involved.
The initiative, curiosity, and accountability to take ownership of outcomes and continuously improve the partner experience.
Develop and execute strategies to retain and grow an existing portfolio of 100 corporate partners
Build trusted, long-term relationships and co-create partnership plans that align business and mission goals
Deliver innovative, customized solutions that enhance partner engagement and impact
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless delivery and strong partner outcomes
Provide consistent updates through presentations, reporting, and ongoing dialogue to increase visibility into our work
Manage partner budgets, forecasting, and ensure responsible stewardship of funds
Track all partner communications and performance metrics within CRM tools
Travel 10–15% (1–2 times per quarter) for partner meetings, conferences, and on-site engagement opportunities
Partners view the Arbor Day Foundation as an indispensable sustainability partner.
Retention and portfolio growth goals are consistently achieved.
Partnership strategies generate measurable business and environmental outcomes.
Accurate tracking, reporting, and stewardship of partner resources
Internal teams see you as a collaborative partner who helps move projects forward.
You’ll report to the Director of Corporate Partnerships and collaborate closely with sales, marketing, mission delivery to provide an exceptional partner experiences and impact.
Schedule: In-office Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; optional remote work on Wednesday and Friday. Office hours are 8am to 5pm
Love Where You Work: Your Benefits & Perks
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being. Highlights include:
Health & Insurance
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage - Multiple plan options, including PPO and High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).
Company-Paid Life Insurance - $15,000 basic coverage, plus voluntary options available.
Short- & Long-Term Disability - Fully paid by the company.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free, confidential counseling and resources for you and your family.
Supplemental Insurance Options - Accident, Critical Illness (includes infertility coverage), and Hospital Indemnity plans available for added peace of mind.
401(k) Retirement Plan - Immediate eligibility with company match up to 5%; full vesting after 5 years.
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (HSA) - Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Time Off & Leave
Paid Holidays - Eight paid holidays, one floating holiday, and an annual companywide “Unplug Time” during the holidays.
Parental Leave - 12 weeks paid for birthing parents | 2 weeks paid for non-birthing parents available for adoption as well.
Paid Time Off - Vacation, sick leave, and paid volunteer time off
Learning & Growth
Professional Development - Access to LinkedIn Learning and tuition reimbursement.
Learning Time - Team members are encouraged to spend 40+ hours on development.
Wellness & Perks
HealthJoy App – Included with medical insurance to simplify healthcare navigation and support.
Wellness & Recognition – Incentives, recognition gifts awarded for work anniversaries & birthdays
Exclusive Discounts & Free Admission – Tree Adventure, Arbor Lodge State Historical Park, golf and more.
Benefits and perks may vary based on position and are subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.
How to apply
We’re excited you’re considering growing your career with us. After you apply, we aim to follow up within two weeks - and you’ll hear from us either way.
A conversation with our recruiter
An interview with the hiring manager
An onsite interview with team members and leadership
You’ll be kept informed at every step. To begin, submit your application with a resume and responses to the application questions. Every application is reviewed by a real person - we do not use AI to select applicants.
The Arbor Day Foundation is an equal opportunity employer
The Arbor Day Foundation is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against Team Members or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the U.S.
If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please contact us at
Qualifications
The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees.
Founded in 1972, the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation is a million-member conservation and education organization with a mission of inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. More information about the Foundation's programs and impact are at www.arborday.org.
Offices: 211 N. 12th St., Lincoln, NE 68508, US
The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees.
Founded in 1972, the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation is a million-member conservation and education organization with a mission of inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. More information about the Foundation's programs and impact are at www.arborday.org.
Offices: 211 N. 12th St., Lincoln, NE 68508, US
