Senior Director, Corporate Relations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• The Sr. Director of Corporate Relations reports directly to the CEO and is tasked with developing, managing, and expanding WomenHeart’s corporate funding pipeline and portfolio.

• This role involves identifying, nurturing, soliciting, securing, and maintaining relationships with corporations, life sciences companies, and other industry stakeholders.

• The individual will create and uphold a comprehensive corporate fundraising strategy that details how WomenHeart will achieve its annual corporate funding objectives and revenue goals.

• It is essential to build and sustain a strong pipeline of corporate prospects and current partners, complete with documented cultivation, solicitation, renewal, and stewardship plans.

• The Sr. Director will keep an eye on trends in corporate giving, sponsorship, CSR, and industry engagement to guide strategy and outreach efforts.

• The role also includes developing sponsorship concepts, proposals, presentations, and related materials in collaboration with internal teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred; however, relevant experience may be accepted in place of formal degree qualifications.

• A minimum of 7 to 10 years of pertinent experience in corporate relations, business development, sponsorship, corporate fundraising, or nonprofit development is required.

• Proven success in securing and managing corporate partnerships and revenue is essential.

• Experience in handling multiple funder or partner relationships simultaneously, along with a strong project management discipline, is necessary.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills are required.

• A demonstrated ability to utilize CRM systems, maintain accurate records, and manage reporting responsibilities is important.

• Capability to analyze partnership opportunities, create budgets or revenue forecasts, and effectively communicate results using data and metrics is essential.

• The ability to work in collaboration with various departments while also functioning independently with minimal oversight is required.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related workplace technologies, including systems for project management, reporting, and donor or partner tracking, is necessary.

• A demonstrated ability to foresee, evaluate, and respond strategically to risks, opportunities, and shifts in the funding landscape is crucial.

• Willingness to travel to WomenHeart events, corporate partner events, or gatherings (up to 25% depending on location) is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.