Senior Director, Corporate Relations

Easterseals empowers people to live independent, full lives. We make a lasting difference in the lives of 1.5 million people each year by providing essential services to children and adults with disabilities, older adults, veterans, and their families. Our national network of 70 Affiliates is trusted to provide programs customized to meet the needs of each community we serve from coast-to-coast—trust earned for more than 100 years. We positively shape perceptions and address the evolving needs of more than one in four Americans with disabilities through public education, policy, and advocacy. That’s our impact. In thousands of communities across America.

At Easterseals, we are committed to diversity and are proud to be a disability-friendly employer. We are an inclusive and accessible workplace where all individuals can thrive and contribute their skillsets.

We actively support employees with disabilities, ensuring they have the tools, resources, and accommodations they need to excel in their roles. Our culture is one of belonging where everyone can feel valued, empowered, and respected.

If you're passionate about working in an inclusive and supportive environment that values diversity, we encourage you to apply and join our team to positively impact the communities we serve. Your talents are welcome here, and we look forward to how we can grow and succeed together.

The Senior Director, Corporate Relations is responsible for defining the strategy and shaping cause marketing and fundraising campaigns; identifying, securing, and managing campaign partnerships for Easterseals to generate revenue and increase brand visibility through mutually beneficial partnerships with national and regional corporations.

Strategic planning:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive cause marketing strategy that supports Easterseals’ mission and revenue goals by creating compelling, missioncentric partnerships with major brands.

Prospecting and business development:

• Research, identify, and qualify likeminded corporate partners to cultivate collaborative national and regional initiatives and engagement with Easterseals.

Relationship management:

• Serve as lead point of contact for all corporate cause marketing campaign partners responsible for building , developing sustainable relationships through consistent cultivation. excellent relationship-building and communication.
  • Negotiation and sales: Lead the negotiation process to secure new and renewing sponsorships and cause marketing agreements, focusing on mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • Campaign execution and oversight: Work closely with Brand/Marketing, Network Advancement and Direct Response Fundraising teams to drive creative development of campaigns, foster integration, ensure strategic alignment, oversee cause marketing budget and internal/external coordination of deliverables and activation with partners.
  • Reporting and analysis: research and analyze data to evaluate and qualify opportunities, track campaign performance to refine and modify strategy as needed; apply key insights and leverage data to generate new leads and consistently establish and grow relationships.
  • Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with National brand/marketing, communications, direct response fundraising, and finance teams to ensure campaigns comply with all guidelines; collaborate with Easterseals Network of Affiliates to foster engagement and regional support of corporate partnerships and to advance best practices in campaign participation at the local level.
  • Market research: Stay informed of industry trends, competitor activities, and best practices in corporate social responsibility, cause marketing, and sponsorship.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND EDUCATION
• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as marketing, communications, or business.
• Proven results in nonprofit cause marketing campaign strategy and execution with 10+ years of relevant experience in business development, sales, corporate development, and/or fundraising.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain trust with a diverse range of stakeholders, from corporate executives to internal teams.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills including proposal development and public speaking.
• Demonstrates a creative, strategic mindset
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage complex projects, budgets, multiple partners, and competing deadlines simultaneously.
• Driven, self-starter with strong work ethic, great enthusiasm and initiative.
• Proven engagement with influencers through LinkedIn; experience with Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint), Rocket Reach, Salesforce or CRM platform.
• Comprehensive understanding of Easterseals mission and ability to demonstrate commitment to it and ability to share and sell it with passion,

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package!

Work Schedule and Compensation
• Full-Time: 40 hours per week
• Schedule: Flexible within standard business hours (as assigned)
• Compensation: $150,000-$180,000 per year. 

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