Ability to network and meet with customers/partners/influencers in pursuit of new business to assess customer needs and develop preliminary solutions; Demonstrated critical thinking, self-starter attitude, self-awareness, and integrity; Excellent decision making and problem-solving abilities; Excellent proposal writing and communications skills with the ability to interact on an executive level, presenting key information to the leadership team; History of community involvement through volunteerism and/or representation with charitable organizations; Excellent organizational, follow-up and time management skills. Minimum of 2 years' Business Development experience as a relationship manager, experience in non-profit & government sector preferred; Experience leading solicitation and portfolio management activities, including kickoff meeting(s) with business unit and sales, developing a solicitation project plan, managing tasks and due dates for stakeholders, updating the RFP tracker, and communicating project status to management; Substantial relationships with Local and State government agencies; Relationships with Local, Regional and National non-profits highly preferred.