Corporate Development Director

The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado (BBBSC) is to create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Our vision is for all youth to reach their potential. This is accomplished through partnering with youth mentees, parents/guardians, volunteers, local communities, and caring philanthropists. We are accountable for each child in our program achieving: higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships, increased sense of belonging and community/school engagement, which contributes to improved mental health, avoidance of risky behaviors, and educational success

Our values are: Belonging, Resilience, Accountability, Vision, and Empathy (BRAVE)

We are committed to ensuring that every employee has the resources, support, and opportunities they need to succeed, excel in their role, and make a lasting impact at BBBSC. Our organization is dedicated to fostering a safe and respectful environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered. We set clear expectations and provide the tools needed for every team member to contribute meaningfully to our shared mission. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels a sense of value and is equipped to make a positive impact in the community

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado (BBBSC) is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven Corporate Development Director to lead and grow our corporate fundraising and engagement strategy. This new role is a critical member of the Development team and will be responsible for building a robust portfolio of mission-aligned corporate partners who invest in and champion our work through funding, volunteerism, and thought leadership.

The Corporate Development Director will cultivate high-impact partnerships that help expand mentoring opportunities for Colorado youth—particularly those facing systemic barriers—and support BBBSC's long-term growth and sustainability goals.

Corporate Partnership Strategy & Relationship Management

• Develop and implement a strategic plan to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate partners and sponsors.
• Manage a portfolio of existing corporate donors while aggressively identifying and engaging new prospects.
• Build long-term, mission-aligned partnerships that include financial support, employee engagement, in-kind giving, and brand amplification.
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for corporate funders, ensuring consistent, personalized, and meaningful engagement.

Sponsorships & Events

• Lead all aspects of corporate sponsorship strategy for events and campaigns, including prospecting, pitch development, benefit packages, and recognition plans.
• Collaborate with internal teams to maximize sponsor visibility and impact across events, campaigns, and digital platforms.
• Ensure corporate partners receive exceptional stewardship, including timely reporting, customized engagement, and recognition.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

• Partner with marketing, programs, and volunteer engagement teams to align corporate relationships with strategic priorities and mission delivery.
• Support cause-marketing campaigns, volunteer activations, and workplace giving initiatives in partnership with HR and CSR teams at corporate partner organizations.

Reporting & Systems

• Track progress toward revenue goals using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser's Edge).
• Prepare reports, briefings, and presentations for leadership, funders, and the board of directors.

• Stay current on corporate philanthropy trends, ESG initiatives, and partnership best practices.

• 5+ years of experience in corporate fundraising, business development, or partnership management, preferably in a nonprofit or youth-serving organization.

• Demonstrated success in securing and managing six-figure partnerships and sponsorships.
• Knowledge of corporate social responsibility (CSR), cause marketing, and employee engagement trends.
• Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills.
• Highly organized, proactive, and results-oriented.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM strongly preferred.

Physical Demands:

This position is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, speak, and hear. The position requires extensive computer use so the employee must have sufficient hand dexterity to use a computer keyboard and be capable of reading a computer screen. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Limitations and Disclaimer:

This job announcement in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.