[Hiring] Director, Corporate Philanthropy and Partnerships @Children's Tumor Foundation

Role Description

The Director of Corporate Philanthropy and Partnerships (DCPP) is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to grow corporate and independent foundation support for CTF. The Director will cultivate and secure partnerships across various industries while also developing corporate and in-kind partnerships that provide budget relief for the CTF Conference and Summit. The DCPP will also support CTF’s peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns.

The DCPP will lead efforts to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward independent foundation partners, focusing on science- and healthcare-focused funders whose priorities align with CTF’s mission and strategic initiatives. This includes securing grants to advance CTF’s research, scientific, and healthcare programs.

Working closely with CTF staff and volunteers, the Director will leverage relationships and networks to build a strong pipeline of prospective partners, deepen existing relationships, and grow long-term institutional support advancing our mission through funding opportunities. The Director will bring demonstrated experience in corporate and foundation fundraising, relationship development and stewardship, and effectively engaging volunteers and organizational leaders in the fundraising process.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years+ development experience, preferably in corporate and institutional giving.
• Experience in managing volunteer led committees.
• Understanding of Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack CRM system.
• Working knowledge of Donor Search and Instrumentl and prospecting tools a plus.
• Experience with corporate, foundation, and/or high net worth individual (HNWI) partnership fundraising techniques.
• Proven, consistent record of negotiating and securing and cultivating corporate/foundations partnerships.
• Understanding of how to reconcile the needs of the organization with those of the private sector.
• Ability to explain complex issues to donor prospects and present the organization in an engaging and concise manner.
• Excellent digital literacy (e.g., Google Suite, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Excellent communication skills with strong interpersonal, writing, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge and interest in voluntary health nonprofits.

Requirements

• Drive significant growth in sponsorship revenue for CTF’s two flagship events.
• Develop and execute strategies to grow corporate and independent foundation revenue.
• Tailor sponsorship packages and proposals to maintain and grow strategic trajectory.
• Position CTF as a premier philanthropic partner for corporate and independent foundation funders.
• Develop engagement strategies to reach senior corporate and independent foundation decision-makers.
• Partner with CTF’s Science and Education teams to identify funding opportunities.
• Secure national and regional corporate sponsorships and corporate grants for key CTF initiatives.
• Grow existing corporate and independent foundation partnerships.
• Develop regional and national corporate partnerships that support CTF’s peer-to-peer fundraising programs.
• Create and implement strong stewardship strategies.
• Engage volunteers and organizational leaders to strengthen relationships.
• Maintain accurate and timely donor, prospect, pipeline, and activity information.
• Additional duties as required.

Benefits

• Must have unimpeachable integrity and trustworthiness.
• Possess a high degree of tact, discretion, and professionalism.
• Verbal and written communication skills will be used daily.
• Maintains effectiveness under pressure.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Flexible for overnight business travel (estimated 5-7 trips per year).
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Company Description

The Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF) is not a traditional research foundation. We operate as a patient-centered drug discovery engine for NF, a group of genetic conditions that cause tumors to grow on nerves affecting 1 in 2,000 individuals. We accelerate the full continuum of scientific discovery, from basic research through translation to clinical trials and approved treatments, while empowering patients and building the financial infrastructure to support that journey. We catalyze progress by uniting academia, industry, regulators, and patient advocates around shared goals.