Associate Director of Development for Corporate Relations

* Design and implement comprehensive stewardship programs that demonstrate impact and sustain corporate partner engagement.* Coordinate corporate recognition activities in collaboration with the Manager of Communications and Stewardship. Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all corporate interactions in advancement database systems.* Plan and execute corporate partner appreciation events and networking opportunities.* Prepare regular reports on corporate relations activities, outcomes, and strategic recommendations for leadership and the NEIU Foundation Board.* Perform other duties as assigned.**Minimal Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.* Minimum of three years of progressive experience in corporate partnerships, fundraising, or business development, with demonstrated success securing corporate sponsorships.* Proven ability to build professional relationships within business and civic communities.* Experience navigating corporate decision-making structures and presenting compelling partnership proposals to business leaders.* Proficiency with constituent relations management systems (Raiser’s Edge preferred).* Strong persuasive writing and storytelling skills.* Ability to travel throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.* Advanced degree and/or professional certification (e.g., AFP, CFRE, Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, or related).* Experience with annual giving strategies including direct mail, digital campaigns, and event fundraising for institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations.* Established professional network within Chicago’s business and/or civic communities.* Multilingual capabilities, particularly Spanish fluency.* Experience working with diverse communities and mission-driven organizations.* Relationship Building: Ability to cultivate authentic partnerships across diverse corporate, civic and community contexts that extend beyond single transactions.* Executive Presence: Professional maturity and communication skills to represent NEIU credibly with C-suite executives, board members, and civic leaders.* Cultural Competency: Demonstrated ability to build authentic relationships across diverse communities and professional contexts, understanding the nuances of different organizational cultures.* Strategic and Entrepreneurial Mindset: Self-directed approach to identifying opportunities, creating solutions, and aligning corporate priorities with institutional needs.* Narrative Storytelling: Skill in articulating NEIU’s mission, impact, and value through storytelling, proposals and presentations.* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to build consensus and work effectively with faculty, staff, administrators, and external partners.University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit our

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