Senior Director, Corporate Relations

At the American Cancer Society, we’reworking to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities.

The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.

Leads execution and revenue growth against the Society’s strategy for corporate partnerships and account management in a top tier market. Leads a team of corporate fundraising professional(s) in the pursuit of new opportunities, managing and cultivating existing relationships, implementation of corporate initiatives to achieve ACS mission priorities with a focus on securing 6 and 7-figure partnerships. Applies a strategic sales mindset to uncover new revenue streams through executive-level engagement and long-term relationship building.

Accountable for a minimum of $3M in annual revenue.

• As a key member of an area leadership team, builds and executes a corporate revenue growth, targeting Fortune 1000 companies and top regional employers to accelerate multi-million-dollar income generation and advance mission priorities. 25%
• Recruitsandengagesexecutive leadership, building and sustaining C-suite relationships to secure high-level commitments and long-term support.
  
  Provides leadership for a CEOs Against Cancer® (CAC) chapter, achieving high recruiting levels and member retention rates, and delivering against the CAC strategy by meeting/exceeding recruiting and revenue goals. 20%
• Applies proven fundraising methodologies to identify, cultivate, and secure new revenue streams through strategic corporate partnerships. Manages and grows external relationships with key corporate stakeholders, ensuring consistent engagement, satisfaction, and partnership expansion. 15%
• Manages, coaches, develops, and trains a team of 1-4 corporate account relations and account operationsstaffeach responsible for a substantial account and revenue portfolios. 15%
• Collaborates cross-functionally across organizational pillars to align corporate initiatives with strategic priorities and maximize partnership value. Engages with the area leadin implementing the market account plan. 20%

• Minimum Degree
  
  Required:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree
• Preferred Degree:
  Master’s Degree
• Years of experience:7 years successful experience in fundraising, corporate engagement, and executive relationship development with distinguished partners, preferably with a multi-million dollar organization
• 3 to 5 years of staff management experience

• Leads with a growth mindset, setting and achieving ambitious year-over-year revenue goals.
• Proven ability to design and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies that drive significant revenue growth across multiple channels.
• Significant expertise and experience in building andmaintaininglong-term relationships with corporate partners, with a focus on donor engagement and retention
• Proven track record securing 6 and 7 figure corporate relationships
• Demonstrates strong sales skillsand proven track recordinidentifying and securing new revenue opportunities
• Skilled inleveragingboard members and volunteers as fundraising ambassadors and partners in donor outreach.
• Outcome driven with ability to respond to changing circumstances and priorities.
• Demonstrated success in leading, mentoring, and motivating high-performing development teams to achieve ambitious fundraising goals.
• Delivers compelling communication with exceptional ability…