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Position

The Director of Corporate Relations is responsible for developing and managing corporate partnerships and fundraising initiatives that generate philanthropic support for Discovery Cube’s mission, programs, exhibits, events, and educational initiatives. This position manages a portfolio of current and prospective corporate partners and leads strategies to identify new funding opportunities, cultivate relationships, secure corporate gifts and sponsorships, and steward existing partners to support retention and long-term engagement.

The Director also plays a key role in the strategy and execution of fundraising events, including securing sponsorships, in-kind support, and other event revenue. The position is accountable for achieving established corporate and event fundraising goals and maintaining a strong pipeline of prospective and renewing partners.

Working collaboratively with Development leadership and departments across the organization, the Director develops compelling opportunities that align Discovery Cube’s mission and organizational priorities with the philanthropic, community engagement, and sponsorship goals of corporate partners.

Responsibilities

Corporate Fundraising & Partnership Development

Manage a portfolio of current and prospective corporate partners, developing individualized strategies for cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and renewal.
Identify, research, qualify, cultivate, and solicit new corporate prospects to expand Discovery Cube’s corporate funding base and build a strong pipeline of prospective partners.
Secure corporate support through philanthropic gifts, sponsorships, grants, underwriting opportunities, in-kind contributions, and other strategic partnerships.
Identify opportunities to increase the level of support and engagement of existing corporate partners and strengthen long-term relationships.
Develop annual strategies and action plans for assigned corporate fundraising initiatives, including prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, renewals, and stewardship to achieve established annual corporate fundraising goals.
Stay informed of corporate philanthropy, community engagement, sponsorship, and funding opportunities that align with Discovery Cube’s mission and organizational priorities.

Corporate Relationship Management & Stewardship

Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with corporate partners, prospects, executives, community leaders, and other key stakeholders.
Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned corporate partners and ensure a high level of responsiveness, professionalism, and stewardship throughout the partnership.
Coordinate meetings, presentations, tours, site visits, cultivation activities, and other engagement opportunities for corporate partners and prospects.
Develop and execute renewal and stewardship strategies that encourage continued and increased corporate support.
Ensure corporate partners receive appropriate acknowledgment, recognition, reporting, and benefits associated with their gifts and sponsorship agreements.
Collaborate with internal departments to coordinate and fulfill corporate sponsorship benefits and partnership commitments.
Represent Discovery Cube at corporate, community, networking, fundraising, and donor engagement events as appropriate.