Director, Strategic Corporate Partnerships

American Cancer Society, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

The American Cancer Society, Inc. in Chicago seeks a Director of Corporate Relations to lead a high-impact fundraising and partnership program.

You will manage a portfolio of top-tier corporations, cultivate CEO-level relationships, and drive six- and seven-figure revenue partnerships aligned with ACS mission priorities. This role requires strategic leadership, exceptional communication, and a proven track record in corporate engagement and team management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years successful fundraising/corporate engagement experience with high-value partnerships.
• Driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Execute market corporate engagement strategy to renew/enhance partnerships and develop new relationships.
• Primary relationship manager for priority corporations and CEOs with pipeline development and donor cultivation.
• Align corporate initiatives with ACS priorities and achieve income goals, including six- and seven-figure partnerships.
• Drive corporate alliances through employee/executive engagement and nationwide fundraising activities.
• Oversee high-level donor recognition programs and collaborate with internal teams on donor cultivation.
• Partner with operations to ensure successful program execution and performance feedback.

Skills

Relationship management

Corporate engagement

Fundraising

Executive engagement

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The American Cancer Society, Inc. in Chicago seeks a Director of Corporate Relations to lead a high-impact fundraising and partnership program.

You will manage a portfolio of top-tier corporations, cultivate CEO-level relationships, and drive six- and seven-figure revenue partnerships aligned with ACS mission priorities. This role requires strategic leadership, exceptional communication, and a proven track record in corporate engagement and team management.