Director of Corporate & Strategic Partnerships

Ohio Children's Alliance•Columbus, OH

1d•$100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Corporate & Strategic Partnerships is a new leadership role focused on building, growing, and stewarding long-term relationships that expand the Alliance's reach, influence, and impact. This role is not a traditional fundraising position. It is designed for someone who is energized by connecting people, organizations, and ideas-translating shared interests into sustained partnerships that support the Alliance's mission and future direction. The Director will lead the development of a comprehensive corporate partnership program, cultivate relationships with mission-aligned organizations and individuals, and identify new opportunities to support innovation and growth. This person will play a key role in positioning the Alliance as a trusted statewide partner and connector across sectors. Reporting to the Chief Advocacy Officer, this role works in close partnership with Marketing & Communications and program leadership to ensure that outreach, engagement, and partnership efforts are aligned and strategic.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, public administration, or related field; Master's preferred.
5+ years of progressive experience in fundraising, corporate partnerships, or development leadership-preferably in a mission-driven or advocacy setting.
Demonstrated success in building and leading partnership programs, securing major gifts, and diversifying revenue.
Exceptional relationship-building, storytelling, and communication skills.
Experience collaborating across teams and with diverse stakeholders.
Comfort with data, CRM tools, and performance metrics.
Passion for child welfare and children's behavioral health; knowledge of Ohio's philanthropic and nonprofit landscape is a plus.
A commitment to advancing equity

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Knowledge of Ohio's philanthropic and nonprofit landscape

Responsibilities

Design, launch, and lead the Alliance's corporate and strategic partnership program.
Build a pipeline of multi-year, mission-aligned partners and move beyond event-based sponsorships toward long-term, values-driven collaboration.
Develop and steward relationships with corporate, philanthropic, and community partners.
Actively engage new organizations in the Alliance's work and deepen existing partnerships to expand reach and impact.
Identify opportunities to align partner interests with the Alliance's priorities, including emerging initiatives, field-building efforts, and cross-sector collaborations.
Help translate relationships into meaningful, mission-aligned work.
Partner with internal teams to identify funding and partnership opportunities that support new and innovative initiatives.
Secure resources that enable the Alliance to expand its programs and statewide footprint.
Contribute to efforts to diversify and strengthen the Alliance's funding base through corporate support, partnerships, and other non-traditional revenue streams.
Maintain strong records of partner engagement and pipeline activity.
Use CRM tools and data to guide strategy, monitor progress, and inform leadership.