Senior Director, Corporate Partnerships

Points of Light

Senior Director leading corporate partnerships and securing funding for Points of Light's mission. Influencing team growth and driving new business initiatives in a remote-first organization.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This role is both a hands-on fundraiser and team leader, directly driving new business, cultivating and deepening strategic corporate relationships, and securing significant funding.
Lead a team responsible for advancing priorities across their portfolios.
Provide leadership, direction, feedback and coaching for direct reports to achieve institutional fundraising goals.
Secure six- and seven-figure contributions and develop customized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans.
Engage with executive leadership, program leads, Affiliates, and Board members to initiate conversations with potential philanthropic partners.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree.
At least 10-12 years of robust development experience with demonstrated success in securing philanthropic gifts, fee-for service contracts, and sponsorships.
Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Salesforce or equivalent fundraising/CRM software.
Able and willing to travel up to 35%.
Ability to create a welcoming work environment for all.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Excellent benefits including a robust PTO program: 18 days of PTO and 10 holidays; plus, we are closed December 25-January 1.
Medical, dental and vision benefits offered
Free life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability
403b program with employer match
1 day of volunteer time off per month

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Hard Skills & Tools

fundraisingstrategic relationship buildingphilanthropic gift securingfee-for-service contractssponsorship acquisitioncultivation planssolicitation plansstewardship plansteam leadershipcoaching

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationfeedbackcollaborationorganizational skillswelcoming work environmentrelationship managementstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degree