Do you have 8+ years of experience in corporate partnerships, corporate fundraising, or business development?

Have you successfully secured six- and seven-figure corporate commitments and managed a multi-million-dollar portfolio?

Are you an experienced leader who enjoys building strategic partnerships and leading a high-performing team?

We're seeking a Director, Corporate Partnerships for a national nonprofit focused on aging, health equity, and economic security. This is a full-time, temporary-to-permanent, hybrid position based in Washington, DC.

ORGANIZATION: National nonprofit organization focused on aging, health equity, and economic security

LOCATION: Washington, DC

POSITION TITLE: Director, Corporate Partnerships

SCHEDULE: Full-time, 40 hours per week; hybrid schedule with 2 days in the office between Monday and Thursday. Fridays are always remote. The hiring manager will confirm the specific in-office days.

DURATION: Temporary to Permanent

SALARY: $45–$50 per hour and then up to 135k annually

Is This Your Dream Job?

The Director, Corporate Partnerships will play a key leadership role in advancing the organization's corporate fundraising strategy and expanding revenue through corporate partnerships, cause-marketing initiatives, sponsorships, and corporate philanthropy.

Working closely with the Senior Director of Development and another Director-level colleague, this position will help lead the corporate partnerships function while managing a distinct portfolio of corporate prospects and partners. The Director will be responsible for cultivating and securing significant corporate commitments, strengthening existing relationships, and identifying new opportunities to grow revenue and organizational impact.

This role also provides leadership and supervision to the Manager of Prospect Research & Stewardship, while collaborating across departments to ensure corporate partners receive meaningful engagement and stewardship.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in corporate partnerships, corporate fundraising, business development, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success securing six- and seven-figure corporate commitments.
• Experience managing a multi-million-dollar fundraising or corporate partnership portfolio.
• Strong understanding of corporate philanthropy, cause-marketing, sponsorships, and strategic partnership development.
• Experience negotiating and managing complex partnership agreements and contracts.
• Proficiency with Salesforce or a comparable CRM platform.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to develop compelling proposals, presentations, and partnership strategies.
• Strong strategic thinking, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

How You Will Spend Your Day:

Corporate Partnerships Strategy & Revenue Growth

• Help develop and execute the organization's corporate fundraising and partnership strategy.
• Manage an assigned portfolio of corporate prospects and partners, identifying opportunities to expand revenue and engagement.
• Cultivate, solicit, and secure significant corporate commitments, including six- and seven-figure gifts and sponsorships.
• Identify new corporate prospects and develop strategies to build long-term relationships.
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Director of Development and fellow Director to advance overall corporate fundraising goals.

Corporate Fundraising & Partnership Development

• Develop customized partnership proposals, sponsorship packages, presentations, and other fundraising materials.
• Lead negotiations and manage complex corporate partnership agreements and contracts.
• Build relationships with corporate leaders and decision-makers to align organizational priorities with corporate philanthropic interests.
• Identify opportunities for cause-marketing campaigns, sponsorships, and strategic corporate initiatives.
• Monitor portfolio activity and fundraising progress to ensure revenue goals are achieved.

Partner Stewardship & Engagement

• Strengthen relationships with existing corporate partners through thoughtful engagement and stewardship.
• Ensure partners receive timely communication, recognition, and reporting on the impact of their support.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop meaningful engagement opportunities for corporate partners.
• Oversee prospect research and stewardship activities to support effective relationship management.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Directly supervise the Manager of Prospect Research & Stewardship.
• Provide guidance, support, and leadership to strengthen team performance and accountability.
• Partner with colleagues across Development, Communications, Programs, and other departments to advance corporate engagement.
• Help lead and coordinate the corporate partnerships team alongside the other Director.

Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of corporate prospect and partner activity in Salesforce.
• Monitor portfolio performance, fundraising progress, and revenue projections.
• Use data and reporting to inform strategy, prioritize prospects, and identify opportunities for growth.
• Prepare updates and reports for internal leadership and other stakeholders.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience working within the aging, health equity, economic justice, or related nonprofit sectors.
• Familiarity with corporate social responsibility initiatives and corporate philanthropic trends.
• Experience building partnerships with national or multi-market corporations.
• Advanced degree in a related field.

Additional Information

This position is based in Washington, DC and follows a hybrid schedule. Employees work in the office two days per week between Monday and Thursday, with Fridays always remote. The hiring manager will confirm the specific in-office days.

We’d love to hear from you!

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The deadline to apply is 11/10/2026

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