Director of Corporate Partnerships and Giving

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate philanthropy strategy that drives growth in sponsorships, charitable contributions, cause-marketing partnerships, and corporate engagement.
• Identify and pursue new corporate giving opportunities beyond traditional service areas, including regional and national markets.
• Build scalable strategies to expand participation across industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, retail, and technology.
• Analyze market trends, CSR priorities, and philanthropic patterns to identify emerging partnership opportunities.
• Manage a portfolio of corporate partners and prospects, overseeing cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and long-term engagement.
• Develop customized partnership opportunities aligned with corporate community investment goals.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, physicians, and Foundation stakeholders to create compelling funding and sponsorship opportunities.
• Ensure exceptional stewardship practices that strengthen retention and increase annual support.
• Establish a baseline for corporate giving and develop a plan to increase revenue by 100% within 18 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in philanthropy, corporate partnerships, business development, sponsorship sales, or strategic relationship management.
• Demonstrated success securing significant corporate contributions, sponsorships, or partnership revenue.
• Experience leading growth-oriented initiatives and building high-performing teams preferred.
• Strong strategic thinking and business development capabilities.
• Prominent ability to cultivate and influence senior corporate leaders and executive stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to develop innovative partnership models that align mission impact with corporate objectives.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership presence, professionalism, and executive-level judgment.