Remote Development Manager: Corporate Partnerships

United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Life Insurance

403b Plan

Professional development funding

SEP IRA

Paid time off

Job summary

The Development Manager II role at United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation drives revenue and engagement through corporate sponsorships and high‑performing fundraising teams. It requires recruiting and guiding executive volunteers, managing ELTs, and collaborating with marketing to maximize sponsor activations at Energy for Life events.

This relationship‑driven position demands a proven history of strategic partnerships, travel for in-person events, and the ability to work remotely while

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in corporate fundraising, sponsorship development, or nonprofit special events.
• Proven track record of securing and stewarding corporate partners.
• Experience recruiting, engaging, and managing executive leaders/volunteers.
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with fundraising platforms (e.g., DonorDrive), Salesforce CRM, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel (approximately 25-30%) and work occasional nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Identity, cultivate, and secure corporate partners at the local and national level for Energy for Life Walks and other mission programs.
• Build and manage a robust sponsorship pipeline aligned with revenue goals.
• Develop customized sponsorship proposals, secure commitments, track and manage benefits/deliverables.
• Maintain strong relationships with corporate executives to ensure long-term partnerships.
• Recruit and manage executive leadership teams (ELTs) in key markets to drive sponsorship and team fundraising.
• Provide strategic guidance, tools, and coaching to ELTs to leverage networks and open doors to corporate prospects.
• Support ELTs in achieving sponsorship benchmarks and recruiting additional leadership-level volunteers.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Energy for Life executive leadership teams and UMDF staff.
• Recruit and cultivate top-performing corporate fundraising teams for Energy for Life events.
• Provide tailored coaching, resources, and regular updates to ensure teams meet and exceed fundraising goals.
• Recognize and steward high‑impact team captains and sponsors through personalized engagement strategies.
• Partner with marketing/communications to equip teams with recruitment and fundraising toolkits.
• Lead all aspects of assigned Energy for Life Walks and other fundraising events with a focus on sponsorship and corporate team revenue.
• Partner with executive leaders and committees to secure sponsors, recruit teams, and engage top fundraisers.
• Ensure strong sponsor presence and activation on event day.
• Serve as the on‑site lead for event execution, managing sponsor activations and leadership recognition.
• Work in collaboration with Development Manager I position, who oversees volunteers, community fundraising and event logistics.
• Create and manage event budgets in alignment with fiscal goals.
• Track sponsorship, team, and overall event performance against benchmarks.
• Provide regular progress reports on corporate revenue, ELT engagement, and team performance.

Skills

Corporate fundraising

Sponsorship development

Executive leadership engagement

Relationship building

Negotiation

Project management

DonorDrive

Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Office

Tools

DonorDrive

Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Development Manager II role at United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation drives revenue and engagement through corporate sponsorships and high‑performing fundraising teams. It requires recruiting and guiding executive volunteers, managing ELTs, and collaborating with marketing to maximize sponsor activations at Energy for Life events.

This relationship‑driven position demands a proven history of strategic partnerships, travel for in-person events, and the ability to work remotely while