Senior Director, Nationwide Corporate Relations

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The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Director, Nationwide Corporate Relations. Working as a member of the Development department, you will join an outstanding group of professionals dedicated to our mission: to save lives by improving lung health and preventing…

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Team Integration Lead the corporate development function nationally, bringing together national and field teams to operate as a cohesive unit focused on revenue growth and mission alignment.

Requirements Summary

Bachelor’s degree required; business, marketing, or nonprofit management preferred. Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in corporate fundraising or cause partnership development, preferably in a national nonprofit Proven ability to close six-…

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The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Director, Nationwide Corporate Relations. Working as a member of the Development department, you will join an outstanding group of professionals dedicated to our mission: to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy.

The Senior Director, Nationwide Corporate Relations is a strategic and collaborative leader responsible for driving unrestricted revenue and grant growth through innovative corporate partnerships, cross-functional team alignment, and field integration. As a key leader within a newly unified Development team, this role will build and execute a national strategy to identify, secure, and steward high-impact partnerships aligned with the American Lung Association’s mission priorities.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in corporate fundraising, a strong track record of building multimillion-dollar partnerships, and the ability to lead with influence across a matrixed national organization.

Responsibilities

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Lead the corporate development function nationally, bringing together national and field teams to operate as a cohesive unit focused on revenue growth and mission alignment.
Serve as a central connector across Development to drive collaboration, resource sharing, and integration across events, corporate giving, grants, and campaigns.
Oversee and mentor the Director, Unrestricted Revenue & Field Partnerships to ensure coordinated partnership strategies and seamless execution across all levels.
Work with the VP Nationwide Corporate and Foundation Relations to build internal and external strategy for the nationwide LungLove cause marketing platform

Manage a personal portfolio of corporate prospects and partners with a goal of securing six- and seven-figure investments.
Develop and secure long-term, multi-dimensional partnerships through corporate grants, cause marketing, sponsorships, licensing, and employee engagement.
Identify and cultivate a robust pipeline of new corporate prospects and steward relationships from initial engagement through renewal and expansion.

Champion the growth of unrestricted revenue across the Development team, with a particular focus on expanding participation in cause campaigns like LungLove.
Collaborate with Marketing, Health Promotions, Advocacy, and Regional teams to build compelling proposals and integrated campaigns.

Position the American Lung Association as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to corporate funders.
Ensure fulfillment of deliverables and provide exceptional stewardship to drive long-term engagement.
Partner with Finance and Legal teams to manage contracts, invoicing, and reporting.

Work with national and regional leadership to align corporate strategies with organizational goals and emerging mission priorities.
Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities in coordination with the VP and Chief Development Officer.
Stay abreast of fundraising trends and competitive landscape to ensure innovation and relevance in ALA’s corporate fundraising approach.

Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree required; business, marketing, or nonprofit management preferred.
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in corporate fundraising or cause partnership development, preferably in a national nonprofit
Proven ability to close six- and seven-figure partnerships and secure unrestricted revenue
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels
Experience developing compelling proposals and sales materials
Ability to lead through collaboration and manage across teams and functions
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and results-driven
Experience managing or mentoring staff a plus
Passion for the mission of the American Lung Association
Computer literate with a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
Must have the ability to travel within assigned area 40% of the time for meetings and conferences, as needed.
Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs.
Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace; all employees must abstain from use tobacco in any form, including vaping.

What We Offer

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The American Lung Association is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the American Lung Association to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to their race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or physical and/or mental disabilities, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

It is the policy of the American Lung Association to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to their race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or physical and/or mental disabilities, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This policy applies in all employment actions including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, corrective actions, terminations, compensation, benefits and training.