Summary
Description
At the Davis Phinney Foundation, we help people with Parkinson’s live well today. Resources such as tools, education, and experiences are just a few of the ways we help make the lives of those we serve better. Since 2004, the Foundation has brought to life some of the most important programs and research for those affected by Parkinson’s. Our community includes people living with Parkinson’s, Parkinson’s care partners, families, and friends, in addition to physicians and allied health professionals.
POSITION OVERVIEW & PURPOSE
The Corporate Relations Manager is a frontline fundraiser responsible for developing, managing, and growing diverse corporate partnerships. This role leads both prospecting and stewardship, identifying new opportunities, aligning corporate priorities with the Foundation’s mission, and ensuring exceptional partner engagement and activation.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and a passion for our mission. This position collaborates closely across the Foundation, including Development, Marketing and Communications, Programs, and Events, to create mission-aligned partnerships that support organizational sustainability and growth. This position is instrumental in helping the Foundation meet and exceed annual corporate revenue goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Corporate Partnership Strategy & Pipeline Development
• Collaborate to build and manage a growing pipeline of corporate prospects, including research, outreach, qualification, and cultivation.
• Develop customized partnership proposals that align corporate goals with the Foundation’s mission, programs, and community initiatives.
• Meet or exceed annual revenue goals through strategic acquisition, retention, and expansion of corporate partnerships.
Relationship Management & Stewardship
• Serve as a primary contact for corporate partners, ensuring timely communication, benefit fulfillment, and relationship engagement.
• Create and manage partnership activation plans that drive value for partners and the community.
• Prepare stewardship reports demonstrating impact, outcomes, and shared success.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Marketing and Communications to deliver brand-aligned sponsorship visibility and messaging.
• Work with Programs and Events teams to ensure partners are intentionally integrated into relevant initiatives (e.g., Ambassador Program, Pedaling for Parkinson’s, Team DPF, The Victory Summit Leadership Conference, Hispanic Community Engagement, Digital Content).
• Coordinate with Development colleagues on revenue reporting, forecasting, and database accuracy.
Reporting & Data Management
• Maintain accurate CRM records, partner histories, activation details, and revenue forecasting.
• Track KPIs including pipeline movement, retention, renewal, and corporate partner engagement levels.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Solid negotiation experience
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse audiences
• Proven track record in securing corporate sponsorships and financial support
• Strong project management and attention to detail
• Proficient in use and management of donor database/CRM systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively as a part of a fast-paced environment
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
• 3–5 years of experience in corporate fundraising, corporate partnerships, business development, or related revenue-generating field.
• Demonstrated success cultivating, closing, and renewing corporate partnerships or sponsorships.
• Proficient in fundraising platforms and CRM systems
• Demonstrated success in relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Comfort working independently as well as collaboratively within a distributed team environment.
• Proficient in MS Office 365 applications.
• Experience with CRM or fundraising databases.
• Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
• Experience in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge and/or Luminate Online
• Experience working in a nonprofit organization, specifically one focused on health, well-being, or a disease state organization
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
• Frequent walking and climbing stairs
• Ability to carry or lift <25 lbs.
TRAVEL
• Approximately 10% travel may be required for meetings, conferences, events, or community engagement activities
BENEFITS
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement plan with Employer Contribution
• Paid Vacation
• Holiday and Sick Time
• Voluntary Vision, Short Term Disability, Accident, and other optional coverage available
Both hybrid and remote candidates will be considered for this role.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to jobs@dpf.org
STATEMENT
The qualification requirements, physical demands, and work environment characteristics described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job successfully. This job description in no way states or implies that the essential duties described are the only responsibilities involved in the position. The employee is required to follow any other instruction and to perform any other duties by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This job description in no way states or implies a contract of employment. Davis Phinney Foundation reserves the right to modify this job description at their discretion at any time and will notify the employee of the change.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
We are an equal opportunity employer. At Davis Phinney Foundation, we are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to promote inclusiveness in everything we do. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Davis Phinney Foundation is also committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and see. We will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
