Senior Director, Nationwide Corporate Relations

American Lung Association • Chicago, IL

1d • $108,000 - $150,000 • Remote

About The Position

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Director, Nationwide Corporate Relations. Working as a member of the Development department, you will join an outstanding group of professionals dedicated to our mission: to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy.

The Senior Director, Nationwide Corporate Relations is a strategic and collaborative leader responsible for driving unrestricted revenue and grant growth through innovative corporate partnerships, cross-functional team alignment, and field integration. As a key leader within a newly unified Development team, this role will build and execute a national strategy to identify, secure, and steward high-impact partnerships aligned with the American Lung Association’s mission priorities.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in corporate fundraising, a strong track record of building multimillion-dollar partnerships, and the ability to lead with influence across a matrixed national organization.

Location: The preferred location for this role is Chicago, Illinois but we are also considering remote applicants and encourage candidates in any location in the United States to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; business, marketing, or nonprofit management preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in corporate fundraising or cause partnership development, preferably in a national nonprofit
• Proven ability to close six- and seven-figure partnerships and secure unrestricted revenue
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels
• Experience developing compelling proposals and sales materials
• Ability to lead through collaboration and manage across teams and functions
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and results-driven
• Passion for the mission of the American Lung Association
• Computer literate with a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Must have the ability to travel within assigned area 40% of the time for meetings and conferences, as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs.
• Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace; all employees must abstain from use tobacco in any form, including vaping.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing or mentoring staff a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the corporate development function nationally, bringing together national and field teams to operate as a cohesive unit focused on revenue growth and mission alignment.
• Serve as a central connector across Development to drive collaboration, resource sharing, and integration across events, corporate giving, grants, and campaigns.
• Oversee and mentor the Director, Unrestricted Revenue & Field Partnerships to ensure coordinated partnership strategies and seamless execution across all levels.
• Work with the VP Nationwide Corporate and Foundation Relations to build internal and external strategy for the nationwide LungLove cause marketing platform
• Manage a personal portfolio of corporate prospects and partners with a goal of securing six- and seven-figure investments.
• Develop and secure long-term, multi-dimensional partnerships through corporate grants, cause marketing, sponsorships, licensing, and employee engagement.
• Identify and cultivate a robust pipeline of new corporate prospects and steward relationships from initial engagement through renewal and expansion.
• Champion the growth of unrestricted revenue across the Development team, with a particular focus on expanding participation in cause campaigns like LungLove.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Health Promotions, Advocacy, and Regional teams to build compelling proposals and integrated campaigns.
• Position the American Lung Association as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to corporate funders.
• Ensure fulfillment of deliverables and provide exceptional stewardship to drive long-term engagement.
• Partner with Finance and Legal teams to manage contracts, invoicing, and reporting.
• Work with national and regional leadership to align corporate strategies with organizational goals and emerging mission priorities.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities in coordination with the VP and Chief Development Officer.
• Stay abreast of fundraising trends and competitive landscape to ensure innovation and relevance in ALA’s corporate fundraising approach.

Benefits

• Paid Leave - 10 vacation days in the first year (15 days thereafter), 2 personal days and 15 sick days per year, as well as 12 company-paid holidays per year. We also offer Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees.
• Insurance - Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in our medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as voluntary plans for critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, short-term disability and supplemental life/AD&D insurance. Employees will be enrolled in company-paid life/AD&D and long-term disability Insurance coverage.
• Retirement Plan - Eligible employees can participate in our 401(k) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, which offers matching employer contributions (up to 4%) and year-end discretionary non-elective contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director