Assistant Director-Corporate Partnerships

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Assistant Director - Corporate Partnerships

Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit sports organization offering year-round training and competition in 18 sports to a community of more than 60,000 traditional athletes, Young Athletes, Unified partners, coaches, volunteers, and more. It strives to be a global leader in shaping a culture where people with and without intellectual disabilities are fully integrated into the community by providing year-round opportunities in competitive sports, health education, leadership and personal development.

As a part of the Special Olympics Illinois team, you’ll join an energetic and hard-working group of individuals committed to transforming the lives of those we serve.

Special Olympics Illinois is actively recruiting for the role of Assistant Director, Corporate Partnerships. This role supports the Director in executing SOILL’s corporate partnerships strategy. This role focuses on prospecting, consultative outreach, partnership activation, and stewardship and is responsible for securing $250,000 - $400,000 annually.

To expand SOILL’s corporate partnership portfolio by identifying, cultivating, and activating new and existing partners and event sponsors through a consultative, needs-based approach. The Assistant Director ensures proposals are strategically bundled, mission-aligned, and that partnership performance is measured and reported.

• Strategic Planning & Revenue Accountability:
  Contribute to annual and long-term strategic planning for corporate partnerships, including setting and reporting on annual revenue and acquisition targets.
• Partnership Prospective & Portfolio Management:
  • Manage a defined portfolio of corporate partners, ensuring year-round stewardship, retention, and growth through regular communication, customized engagement, and impact reporting.
  • Lead in-kind outreach, Lunch & Learns, and Employee Resource Group (ERG) engagement.
  • Support the Director in managing statewide and mission-aligned partnerships.
  • Collaborate with marketing, program, and leadership teams to develop compelling partnership proposals, align opportunities with organizational goals, and maximize prospect & partner engagement.
  • Assist in developing outreach materials, prospect lists, and content for partnership decks.
  • Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in all partnership activities, ensuring inclusive recruitment and engagement of corporate partners, volunteers, and board members.
  • Prepare and deliver regular reports on partnership performance, ROI, and mission impact to internal and external stakeholders.
• Metrics & Accountability:
  • Ensure accurate and timely tracking of all partnership activities, proposals, and outcomes in CRM systems (Salesforce preferred), and use data to inform strategy and reporting.
  • Review CRM and gift reports to prioritize prospects and track partnership performance.
• Team & Board Support:
  • Support Leaders Council and other volunteer boards as needed.
  • Represent SOILL at Lunch & Learns, workplace giving events, and special events; present “About Us” and other key presentations.
  • In support of deepening corporate relationships, collaborate with the Manager of Corporate Partnerships to coordinate corporate volunteer opportunities and support volunteer trainings.
• Other Duties:
  • Participate in ongoing professional development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities to support career growth and team capacity.
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned based on evolving corporate strategy.

• Prospecting & Outreach
• Proposal Development
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Data Analysis & Reporting

Bachelor’s degree in business, nonprofit management, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 4+ years in nonprofit development, corporate relations, or consultative sales.
• Demonstrated success in strategic partnership building, consultative selling, and securing new or managing existing corporate partnerships.
• Experience with CRM systems and prospect research tools.
• Strong business development, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Superior relationship-building and interpersonal…