Application Guide

How to Apply for Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager

at Out Teach

🏢 About Out Teach

Out Teach stands out for its hands-on approach to transforming education through outdoor learning, moving beyond traditional classroom methods to create tangible, measurable impact. Working here means joining a mission-driven organization that directly equips teachers with innovative tools and training to inspire student curiosity and engagement.

About This Role

As Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager, you'll own the full lifecycle of partnerships—from prospecting to renewal—ensuring alignment between Out Teach's mission and partners' philanthropic goals. This role is impactful because it directly fuels the resources needed to expand outdoor learning programs, directly supporting teachers and students across the US.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve virtual check-ins with foundation program officers to discuss proposal updates, collaborating with the program team on impact data for a corporate partner report, and prospecting for new regional partners whose goals align with outdoor STEM education. You'll balance strategic planning for partnership renewals with hands-on stewardship to ensure each partner feels valued and engaged.

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🎯 Who Out Teach Is Looking For

  • A relationship-driven fundraiser with 2–5 years of experience specifically managing corporate or foundation partnerships in the education or nonprofit sector
  • Highly organized and strategic, comfortable owning revenue targets and developing customized partnership strategies that align with both Out Teach's mission and partner goals
  • A collaborative communicator who can work across internal teams (programs, events, volunteer engagement) while serving as a high-touch, trusted point of contact for partners
  • Genuinely passionate about education equity and outdoor learning, with a demonstrated interest in creating measurable impact for students and educators

📝 Tips for Applying to Out Teach

1

Quantify your partnership experience—mention specific revenue goals you've owned, portfolio sizes you've managed, or retention rates you've achieved in previous roles

2

Highlight any experience with education, outdoor, or STEM-related partnerships, as this aligns closely with Out Teach's mission

3

Tailor your resume to show the full partnership lifecycle (prospecting, proposals, activation, stewardship, renewal) rather than just fundraising totals

4

Demonstrate your remote work proficiency by mentioning tools you use for relationship management (e.g., Salesforce, Asana) and virtual stewardship

5

Include a brief note in your application about why outdoor learning resonates with you personally or professionally

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Explain why Out Teach's specific model—training teachers and creating outdoor learning spaces—resonates with you and how it aligns with your professional values", "Provide a concrete example of how you've developed a customized partnership strategy that met both organizational and partner goals", 'Describe your approach to collaboration with internal teams (like program or events staff) to ensure partnership success', "Share a brief story about how you've maintained a high-touch relationship with a partner, leading to retention or growth"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore Out Teach's website to understand their specific programs (like 'Outdoor Learning Labs') and where they currently operate
  • → Review their annual report or impact data to understand their key metrics and recent growth areas
  • → Identify 2-3 current or past corporate/foundation partners (check their website or news section) to understand partnership models
  • → Learn about trends in outdoor and experiential education, especially post-pandemic, to speak knowledgeably about the field
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach prospecting for corporate partners whose CSR goals align with outdoor education or STEM equity?
2 Describe a time you coordinated a complex partnership activation across multiple internal teams—what challenges arose and how did you address them?
3 How do you balance being a high-touch point of contact for partners while managing a full portfolio and revenue goals?
4 Out Teach emphasizes measurable results—how would you work with program staff to gather impact data for partner reporting?
5 How would you tailor a partnership proposal for a foundation focused on educational equity versus a corporation with employee volunteer interests?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using generic fundraising language without tying it to Out Teach's specific mission of outdoor learning and teacher training
  • Focusing only on securing new partners without discussing stewardship, retention, or cross-team collaboration
  • Applying with a purely transactional partnership approach rather than emphasizing relationship-building and shared mission alignment

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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