Development Director of Corporate and Community Partnerships

Job Title Development Director of Corporate and Community Partnerships Position Summary

The Development Director of Corporate and Community Partnerships is a relationship-driven advancement professional responsible for developing, managing, and expanding strategic partnerships with corporate, industry, and community stakeholders to support Texas Wesleyan University's mission and priorities. This role integrates corporate engagement, community engagement, fundraising, and program alignment by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding corporate partners, civic organizations, and regional collaborators. The Development Director of Corporate and Community Partnerships serve as a key connector between the University and external partners, aligning workforce needs, academic programs, foundations, and philanthropic opportunities with community priorities and regional economic development goals.

Managing a portfolio of corporate, industry, and community partners, this role focuses on securing support for scholarships, academic initiatives, workforce development, sponsor ships, and institutional priorities while building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships that strengthen both the University and the surrounding community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Corporate, Community & Industry Relationship Management - 40%

* Develop and manage a portfolio of corporate, industry, and community partners, including prospects and existing relationships.

* Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate gifts, sponsor ships, and community-based partnership opportunities.

* Build long-term relationships with corporate leaders, HR/talent teams, corporate social responsibility (CSR) leaders, and community engagement officers.

* Develop and maintain partnerships with civic, nonprofit, and regional organizations, including the Local Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Corporations (EDCs), neighborhood and nonprofit partners, and City of Fort Worth leadership.

* Serve as a visible ambassador for Texas Wesleyan University in the community, representing institutional priorities at civic, business, and community events.

* Align corporate and community interests with institutional needs, including workforce development, philanthropy, grants, sponsor ships, service-learning support, and programmatic investment.

Revenue Generation & Partnership Development - 25%

* Secure philanthropic support from corporate and community partners through sponsor ships, annual giving, major gifts, and place-based or community-focused funding initiatives.

* Collaborate with Advancement leadership to align corporate and community engagement strategies with institutional fundraising goals.

* Support capital campaigns, appeals, initiatives, and special funding priorities through corporate and civic participation.

* Develop customized partnership proposals that integrate philanthropy, engagement, brand alignment, and measurable community impact.

* Collaborate with civic, nonprofit, and economic development partners to secure investment in campus, neighborhood, and regional improvement projects that align with University priorities.

Cross-Campus Collaboration & Program Alignment - 15%

* Partner with deans, faculty, and University leadership to identify opportunities for corporate and community engagement, including service learning, applied research, and experiential education.

* Translate academic, workforce, and student-success priorities into partnership opportunities aligned with industry and community needs.

* Facilitate connections between corporate and community partners and academic programs, including internships, mentorships, project-based learning, apprenticeships, and community-engaged learning initiatives.

* Support faculty and leadership in engaging corporate and community partners for strategic initiatives that advance student success, economic mobility, and regional impact.

Prospect Management, Data & Strategy - 10%

* Maintain accurate and timely records of corporate and community interactions, proposals, and opportunities in the University CRM (Raiser's Edge/NXT).

* Track pipeline activity, revenue progress, and engagement metrics aligned with Advancement and community engagement goals.

* Conduct prospect research to identify new corporate, foundation, and community-based partners.

* Provide regular reports and updates to Advancement leadership on partnership activity, revenue, and community impact outcomes.

Events, Engagement & Stewardship - 10%

* Coordinate and participate in corporate and community engagement events, including networking, stewardship, recognition, and community-based activities.

* Represent the University at corporate, Chamber, nonprofit, and civic events to strengthen institutional visibility, goodwill, and partnerships.

* Support University events that enhance corporate and community visibility and engagement, including Day of Giving, sponsorship events, campaign activities, and community-facing programs.

* Ensure timely…