Vice President of Corporate Partnerships

Position Overview

Now Hiring! Vice President of Corporate Partnerships

Full-Time | Exempt Position

Job Summary

The Vice President of Corporate Partnerships is a key senior leader responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising and partnership strategy for Reading Is Fundamental’s (RIF). Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Development, the Vice President is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive strategy to acquire, grow, and steward corporate partnerships, ultimately expanding RIF’s fundraising capacity, contributing to the organization’s ambitious $75M Comprehensive Campaign.

This position requires the ability to develop transformative partnerships and align institutional philanthropy with RIF’s programmatic goals. This role will refine RIF’s approach to building strategic partnerships with corporations spanning philanthropic giving, contributions, in-kind support, employee engagement, cause marketing, shared value partnerships, and broader corporate business development opportunities. By cultivating a portfolio of institutional donors and prospects, the Vice President of Corporate Partnerships will help ensure RIF’s ability to achieve its mission of providing children across the nation with access to books and the joy of reading.

This role will lead a cross-functional team and work collaboratively with colleagues across marketing, programs, and digital to maximize value and visibility for both the organization and its corporate partners. The Vice President will work closely with organizational leadership, including the President and CEO, Board of Directors, Campaign Committee, and Strategic Initiatives Committee, to secure high-value funding and inspire donor investment in RIF’s mission.

As an ambassador for RIF, the Vice President of Corporate Partnerships will bring entrepreneurialism, professionalism, creativity, and exceptional communication skills to strengthen institutional relationships and expand RIF’s impact nationwide.

What’s in It for You

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life insurance plan.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off (PTO), including vacation, personal time, and bereavement leave.
• 13 paid holidays annually.
• Short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) coverage.
• Hybrid work environment (Onsite 3x a week).

What You’ll Do

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Develop and lead a corporate fundraising and business development strategy that drives revenue growth, brand visibility, and mission alignment.
• Directly manage a portfolio of approximately 75–150 institutional donors and prospects; identifying and cultivating new corporate partners, and deepening relationships with existing supporters.
• Work closely with executive leadership to align corporate initiatives with organizational goals and strategic priorities.
• Monitor and evaluate corporate and institutional fundraising trends, adjusting strategies to reflect best practices and emerging opportunities in philanthropy.

Team Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Manage and mentor a high-performing team focused on corporate relations and fundraising operations, collectively responsible for raising 12M+ annually.
• Collaborate with the Marketing, Programs, and Digital teams to develop compelling partner packages and deliver on partnership commitments.
• Serve as a key external ambassador, representing the organization at industry conferences, networking events, and corporate forums.

Corporate Philanthropy & Sponsorship

• Secure unrestricted and program-specific corporate donations through grants, sponsor ships, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Design and steward high-level partnerships that include multi-year commitments, co-branded initiatives, and in-kind contributions.

Cause Marketing & Business Development

• Lead development of co-branded, product partnerships, and cause marketing campaigns in collaboration with the marketing and programs teams.
• Assess and implement innovative models of corporate engagement to diversify income streams that align with the organization's mission. Including identifying, pursuing, and negotiating new revenue-generating opportunities with the…