Corporate Relations Senior Manager at DisabilityIN – Remote

Who We Are:

Disability:IN is the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide. Disability:IN partners with leading companies and drives progress through initiatives, tools, and expertise that deliver long-term business impact.

Position Summary:

The Corporate Relations Senior Manager will use strong entrepreneurial, collaborative, critical thinking, and team skills to help the organization achieve significant growth in both scale and impact. Working with the Senior Director of Corporate Relations and the full Corporate Relations team, s/he will focus on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding corporate partners through sponsorships, grants, partnerships, and employee engagement opportunities. This person plays a critical role in expanding our impact by driving revenue through mission-aligned sales and building strategic partnerships that advance our goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Corporate Fundraising & Revenue Generation:

Develop, pitch, and negotiate proposals for prospective partners, driving growth through targeted outreach and strategic storytelling.Support the creation and management of a repeatable sales pipeline from lead generation to closing, including outreach strategies, qualification frameworks, and follow-up processesSpearhead communication and fundraising strategies in collaboration with the broader team, with a focus on acquisition, partner retention, brand alignment, and long-term value creation Identify, research, and qualify prospective corporate partners and sponsors.Negotiate and secure new corporate partners and sponsors.

Relationship Building & Management:

Lead and manage a portfolio of corporate partners, overseeing strategic onboarding, relationship development, and alignment with organizational goals through regular touchpoints and high-level engagement.Serve as the primary point of contact to corporate partners by identifying needs, developing tailored partnership strategies, and connecting them to solutions across Disability:IN’s four pillars—Data & Insights, Learning & Development, Network & Events, and Advisory & ConsultingAct as a Corporate Relations liaison for partner engagement at Disability:IN’s Global Conference & Expo and external events ensuring consistent, high-quality representation.

Collaboration & Cross Functional Work:

Represent the organization and Corporate Relations team in both internal and external meetings, effectively leading communications with senior stakeholders and supporting cross-team alignment.Work closely with program, communications, and leadership teams to align corporate partnerships with organizational needs.Collaborate on marketing materials, impact reports, and corporate-facing communications.

Reporting & Administration:

Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of all corporate partners, potential corporate partners, proposals, and agreements in Salesforce.Coordinate internal processes to fulfill sponsorship benefits, recognition commitments, and reporting requirements.Analyze fundraising data to evaluate performance, identify trends, and recommend improvements to corporate fundraising strategies.

Required Education/ExperienceBachelor’s degree required7-10 years of nonprofit fundraising experience, with a strong emphasis on corporate giving and sponsorships required.Proven track record of securing corporate gifts and partnerships.Knowledge of sponsorship sales, cause marketing, or corporate grantmaking.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and presentation skills.Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.A commitment to demonstrating a high level of truthfulness, integrity, reliability, and honesty with work time and commitmentsA high tolerance for ambiguity; must be flexible and comfortable with unstructured timeDriven, self-motivated, and willing to take initiativeTeam player who can collaborate respectfully and inclusively with othersGood judgment, knowing when to handle or escalate issues to leadership or peersPreferred Skills/Experience

Proficiency with Salesforce, Microsoft Office, and Google Drive.Experience with grant applications and securing grants. Experience with proposal writing and sponsorship fulfillment.Passion for and commitment to Disability:IN’s core mission.Work Schedule, Location & Travel RequirementsDisability:IN is a fully remote organization; employees are expected to operate independently from a home office.Travel: Limited travel, as needed, approximately 2-3 times per year.Schedule: Standard hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. local time Monday-Friday with occasional evening and weekend work required.

Salary & Benefits

Starting salary will be commensurate with experience.Future salary adjustments will be based on individual and organizational performance.Disability:IN offers generous benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, a retirement plan, flex spending accounts, and unlimited paid time off.

The Corporate Relations Senior Manager may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

If you need assistance completing this application due to a disability, please contact us at Jobs@disabilityIN.org to request accommodations or an alternative application process.

Disability:IN is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.