Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager

About the Company

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education. Since 2000, more than 6 million people and partners have contributed $1.8 billion to support 3 million teacher requests for classroom resources and experiences.

Responsibilities

• Own a portfolio of corporate partnerships, developing long-term strategies that deepen engagement and increase philanthropic investment
• Build trusted relationships across multiple levels of partner organizations
• Identify opportunities for renewals, upsells, and multi-year commitments
• Develop customized partnership strategies that align partner business objectives with the mission
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Marketing, Revenue Operations, Product, Finance, and Communications
• Mentor newer teammates through deal strategy and relationship management

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in corporate partnerships, strategic account management, fundraising, or business development
• Proven track record of managing complex six- and seven-figure partnerships
• Exceptional ability to build trust with senior leaders
• Strong commercial thinking and strategic planning skills
• Ability to manage complex cross-functional execution and prioritization
• Deep commitment to educational equity

Benefits

• 25 paid vacation days per year
• 11 paid holidays
• Employer-paid individual and family health plan
• Matching 401(k) plan (up to 5% of base salary)
• Annual professional development stipend