Director, Corporate Partnerships

WHO WE ARE:

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society mobilizes people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS. To fulfill this mission, the Society funds cutting-edge research, drives change through advocacy, facilitates professional education, collaborates with MS organizations around the world, and provides programs and services designed to help people with MS and their families move their lives forward.

We partner with volunteers to accomplish our work. Staff members engage volunteers through effective and timely communications, facilitating meaningful opportunities, and continually seeking and providing feedback for reciprocal growth and learning.

The Director, Corporate Partnerships, is responsible for developing and managing national corporate partnerships in a regional structure to support revenue goals and the expansion of national sponsor ships and cause marketing campaigns. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Corporate Partnerships, this role serves as a key relationship manager for regional corporate prospects and partners, working collaboratively with local teams and regional staff
to drive engagement, secure sponsor ships, and build long-term, mission-aligned partnerships.

The Director plays a central role in implementing the national strategy at the regional level while identifying new opportunities for corporate engagement and revenue growth.

This is a market-based role supporting our Southeast and Southwest Regions. As a market-based employee, you will spend up to 30% of your work time in the community cultivating relationships, attending events, and supporting local initiatives. The role includes limited travel throughout the assigned market and region, as well as occasional overnight travel for regional and enterprise meetings, trainings, and events.

Atlanta, GA, Austin, TX, Dallas, TX Houston, TX, Charlotte, NC, Nashville, TN, Tampa, FL, Orlando, FL, Miami, FL, or Washington, DC.

The estimated hiring compensation range for this role is $100,000-$115,000
. Final offers will be based on the candidate'sgeographic location, consider career experience, and may vary from this range due to these and other factors.

Your benefits include:

• Considerable Paid Time Off Plan
• Paid Holidays
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Society match
• Commuter Benefit Plan

Comprehensive Health & Welfare benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Spring Health Membership offering free therapy and professional coaching, as well as additional voluntary benefit offerings.

Not to mention, you will join an incredible mission focused team of people!

• Support the AVP, Corporate Partnerships to create and execute a national corporate partnerships strategy and evaluate value proposition focused on growing non-industry related revenue and cause marketing efforts.
• Cultivate and manage a portfolio of regional corporate partners and prospects, cultivating and stewarding relationships to maximize revenue and engagement.
• Support the implementation of the national corporate partnership and cause marketing strategies across assigned regions.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit new corporate prospects in collaboration with regional development teams, leadership volunteers, and the Assistant Director, Corporate Partnerships operating on a local level.
• Design and deliver tailored sponsorship packages and engagement opportunities that align with corporate partner objectives and organizational priorities.
• Partner with internal key stakeholders to develop integrated proposals and ensure seamless execution.
• Track and report on partnership activity, revenue, and pipeline using CRM systems and other tools to inform strategy and performance management.
• Collaborate with regional and national colleagues to share insights, align priorities, and strengthen partner engagement across Chapters.
• Represent the organization at regional events, meetings, and presentations to advance relationships and raise visibility.
• Ensure high-quality stewardship and recognition plans are in place for all corporate partners, driving retention and long-term value.
• Stay informed on corporate social responsibility (CSR) trends, regional market dynamics, and emerging partnership opportunities.
• At this career level, you are leading by helping your peers understand a subject area.

• 8 years of demonstrated and relevant fundraising experience with advanced
• understanding of prospect qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Record of accomplishment in fundraising including campaign planning and execution, pipeline development, and mid-level revenue generation across multiple markets.
• Able to partner with staff toward a shared vision, providing strategic guidance to ensure staff meet their designated revenue and activity goals.
• Proven ability to manage broad and…