Shape the Future of Play: Director of Corporate & Strategic RelationsWe are seeking a Director of Corporate and Strategic Relations to manage and elevate our corporate partnerships, regional and national sponsorships, and high-impact industry alliances across the toy, video game, and entertainment sectors.
Why This Role?You won't be building from scratch. You will step into a highly supportive, collaborative Institutional Advancement team and inherit an established, structured corporate portfolio with active, dedicated partners. Your focus will be on leveraging a well-defined framework to deepen existing donor relationships, cultivate new national partnerships, and secure funding for high-profile museum priorities and flagship events like our annual Play Ball gala.
What You Bring:- Proven Track Record: 5+ years in direct fundraising with demonstrated experience closing significant corporate gifts and sponsorships.
- Strategic Relationship Management: A talent for moves management, prospect research, and aligning partner marketing goals with mission-driven opportunities.
- Collaborative Mindset: A desire to work closely with cross-functional teams-from marketing to exhibits-to deliver meaningful donor recognition and steward long-term support.
If you are a driven, relationship builder and strategic communicator eager to join a thriving institution with a rock-solid foundation, we'd love to connect!