Director of Corporate & Strategic Relations
$65,000–$70,000 year
On-siteRochester, New York, United States
Job Summary
Manage and elevate corporate partnerships, regional sponsorships, and high-impact industry alliances across the toy, video game, and entertainment sectors. Leverage an established framework to deepen existing donor relationships, cultivate new national partnerships, and secure funding for high-profile museum priorities and flagship events like the annual Play Ball gala. Utilize prospect research and moves management to align partner marketing goals with mission-driven opportunities while collaborating with cross-functional teams from marketing to exhibits. Deliver meaningful donor recognition and steward long-term support within a highly supportive, collaborative Institutional Advancement team.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years in direct fundraising
- demonstrated experience closing significant corporate gifts and sponsorships
- A talent for moves management
- prospect research
- aligning partner marketing goals with mission-driven opportunities
Desired Qualifications
- A desire to work closely with cross-functional teams—from marketing to exhibits—to deliver meaningful donor recognition and steward long-term support
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