Director, Corporate Partnerships

Job Description

Job Description

Comic Relief US, (also known as Comic Relief Inc.) is a registered U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity that harnesses the power of entertainment to drive social change. Funds raised support grantee partners and initiatives that address the root causes and consequences of poverty in the most impacted communities in the U.S. and around the world. Campaigns include Red Nose Day, Kids Relief, Idol Gives Back, and Hand in Hand : A Benefit for Hurricane Relief. Click here to learn more about Comic Relief US and meet the team.

LOCATION

Candidates should be based in the NY metro area. We are a hybrid organization and work three days per week in our downtown New York City office.

ABOUT THE ROLE / WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Director of Corporate Partnerships is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive corporate partnership strategy to secure funding, sponsorships, and in-kind media donations. This role builds and sustains high-impact relationships with corporate partners aligned with our mission to end childhood poverty. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, experienced business development leader, and strong relationship manager with a passion for social impact.

Strategy & Leadership

Develop and execute a national corporate engagement strategy aligned with organizational priorities and revenue goals.

Identify new partnership opportunities to maximize value and impact.

Collaborate with senior leadership to shape compelling pitches that align with prospects business, marketing, and CSR goals.

Fundraising & Partnership Development

Cultivate and solicit major corporate donors and sponsors for campaigns, activations, and events.

Manage a portfolio of existing corporate partners, ensuring consistent engagement, reporting, and renewal.

Oversee proposal development, pitch presentations, and partnership agreements.

Lead cross-functional efforts with creative, communications, entertainment and finance departments to deliver on partnership activations and reporting.

Team Management & Collaboration

Supervise the Manager, Integrated Partnerships.

Coordinate with peer teams (grants, creative, individual giving, etc.) to ensure a cohesive development approach.

Represent the organization at conferences, corporate events, and partner meetings.

Reporting & Evaluation

Track corporate revenue goals, pipeline, and performance metrics.

Prepare regular reports for leadership, funders, and the Board of Directors.

Stay current on trends, best practices, and the consumer brand and media landscapes.

ABOUT YOU

7–10+ years of experience in corporate fundraising, business development, preferably with both commercial and nonprofit or cause-based experience.

Experience working with national brands or Fortune 500 companies.

Familiarity with HubSpot or a similar CRM.

Knowledge of cause marketing, in-kind giving, and employee engagement programs.

Proven track record of securing six- and seven-figure partnerships.

Strong network of corporate contacts.

Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Strategic thinker with the ability to translate mission-driven work into compelling partnership opportunities.

Collaborative leadership style; experience managing staff and cross-functional teams.

Passion for addressing childhood poverty and a deep commitment to equity and social justice.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. They will be required to follow any other instructions and perform any other duties requested by their manager.

OUR VALUES

Our values reflect what is important to us at CRUS and serve as the foundation of who we are as an organization. The core value below is best illustrated by actions and attitudes that each CRUS team member practices. They define what working at CRUS means and what our teams embody through their time here.

Innovative

Collaborative

Inclusive

Respectful

Impact-Driven

WHAT WE OFFER

Generous health insurance options and commuter program

403(b) retirement savings with company match

Parental leave

Paid time off and holidays

Cell phone reimbursement

Summer Fridays

PAY TRANSPARENCY

CRUS offers competitive compensation. The salary range for this role is anticipated to be $140,000 - $150,000. The actual salary is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to : abilities, skills, work experience, knowledge, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified.

JOIN US!

Comic Relief US’ commitment to inclusion is critical to fulfilling our vision, mission, and goals. As members of a diverse global community, we each bring unique attributes, and perspectives to our work, enhancing our abilities to reach, engage, and serve marginalized children.

Our colleagues and those we serve come from diverse backgrounds, geographies, and economic circumstances, with a wide range of cultures, customs, and languages. We affirm human diversity in all forms, encompassing ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation and identification, age, abilities, and philosophies. We are dedicated to ensuring our leadership, staff and partners respect, reflect, and value these differences and work to ensure these values are expressed in our communications, content and brand expression.