Director,Corporate Development

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The Director, Corporate Development will prospect, pitch, and secure a consistent pipeline of new revenue partners from the Corporate Sector. The Director will work internally with teammates, including dhau broader Development team as well as close cross-functional partners, such as Programs & Services, Marketing & Communications, Finance, and Legal to craft and execute various deals. The role requires strong industry networks and relationships to build upon and effectively convert a robust pipeline of new high-level partnerships to generate revenue that fuels the Foundation’s mission.

• Responsible for a $2M+ financial goal secured through corporate partnerships.
• Create and implement corporate sponsorship strategy through various corporate channels and oversee fulfillment.
• Create and maintain relationships with key corporate representatives at Fortune 500 companies, endemic companies, and corporations that philanthropically align to the Foundation’s mission and programs.
• Represent the USTA Foundation at public, private, and corporate events.
• Lead, direct, and implement all phases of the business development cycle, including prospecting and cultivation, business development meetings, strategy development, presentation and proposal design, letters of agreement, budgets, and contract negotiations.
• Work closely with other Foundation department heads and team members on funding opportunities and related programs, including design and proposal development.
• Work closely with others to ensure high quality contractual fulfillment.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly sales reports showing pipeline development and revenue projections.
• Develop and implement new and creative strategies to identify, engage, pursue, King to secure new partners, with a primary focus on national partnerships to support the strategic growth plan.
• Oversee the creation and cultivation of a portfolio of prospective corporate partners through research, networking, email campaigns, cold-calls, and by maximizing relationships with current partners.
• Prepare top-notch materials and pitches that can be delivered virtually or in person to develop new relationships.
• This position is located out of NYC or Los Angeles CAörung designated as "hybrid/flex".

• Bachelor's degree in a related field;
  Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in corporate sponsorship or development fundraising, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or management role.
• A strong portfolio of senior industry contacts and a working knowledge of marketing and sponsorship nuances to craft and close large deals
• Demonstrated track record leading both internal and external client relationships throughout various stages of partnership sales funnels, including key sponsor meetings throughout the year, such as mid-partnership reviews, end-of-year recap calls, renewal pitches, etc.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate organizational goals into compelling partnership opportunities.
• Proven track record of securing and managing high-value, cause-related corporate revenue partnerships across a variety of sectors.
• Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with a strong network in the corporate sector.
• Strong written and verbal presentation and pitch development skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences.
  
  Passion for the mission and cause-related sponsorship investments/integrations; tech innovation and more; bringing fresh, relevant sponsorship ideas and market trends forward
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