Strategic Corporate Partnerships Director

AT&T Performing Arts Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The AT&T Performing Arts Center seeks a Director of Corporate Relations to grow corporate and sponsorship income across operations, programs, events, and capital improvements. The role requires a detail-oriented, highly organized team player who collaborates with staff and end users with professionalism.

The position demands self-starting initiative, independent judgment, and alignment with the Center’s Core Values, including inclusion, diversity, and equity, while supporting fundraising

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written, budgetary and problem-solving skills.
• At least 5 years of experience working with corporate entities in fundraising or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated success in generating significant commitments from corporate partners.
• Flexible schedule for events, this position will work many nights and weekends, including holidays.
• Ability to establish priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the VP of Development to set goals, priorities, and direction for sponsorship and corporate partnerships.
• Partner with senior staff leadership and the Board of Directors Corporate Partners Committee to grow philanthropic revenue from corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and corporate foundations.
• Develop and cultivate partnerships with new and existing funders.
• Develop sponsorships that communicate opportunities to prospects, align with CSR pillars, demonstrate branding value, and negotiate partnerships.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Budgeting

Project management

Negotiation

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Tessitura

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The AT&T Performing Arts Center seeks a Director of Corporate Relations to grow corporate and sponsorship income across operations, programs, events, and capital improvements. The role requires a detail-oriented, highly organized team player who collaborates with staff and end users with professionalism.

The position demands self-starting initiative, independent judgment, and alignment with the Center’s Core Values, including inclusion, diversity, and equity, while supporting fundraising