Head of Corporate Partnerships & Philanthropy

Worcester Polytech; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester is seeking an Executive Director, Corporate Partnerships to lead and grow the university's corporate philanthropy program within University Advancement. You will manage a high-value portfolio, develop engagement programs, and drive transformational gifts through strategic relationships with industry partners.

The role requires a proven track record closing seven-figure partnerships, strong executive presence, and the ability to collaborate with

Qualifications

• 10+ years in corporate engagement or advancement.
• Proven track record closing $500K-$2M+ partnerships.
• Experience building a structured corporate engagement program.
• Strong executive presence with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of high-priority corporate prospects with a disciplined pipeline.
• Lead cultivation and solicitation of anchor partners at major gift levels.
• Design and launch structured corporate partnership programs.
• Coordinate across Advancement, the Office of Sponsored Research, Graduate Studies, and research leadership.
• Lead and mentor the corporate partnerships team and oversee Salesforce discipline.

Skills

Executive leadership

Corporate partnerships

Fundraising strategy

Strategic relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Prospect research tools

Job description

Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester is seeking an Executive Director, Corporate Partnerships to lead and grow the university's corporate philanthropy program within University Advancement. You will manage a high-value portfolio, develop engagement programs, and drive transformational gifts through strategic relationships with industry partners.

The role requires a proven track record closing seven-figure partnerships, strong executive presence, and the ability to collaborate with