Position Overview
Lead MHC’s corporate partnership strategy and serve as a primary driver of fundraising revenue for the organization. This is first and foremost a revenue-generating role, responsible for identifying, cultivating, and closing corporate partnerships that fund MHC’s mission through mutually beneficial, multi-touchpoint relationships. The Director, Corporate Partnerships builds and manages a portfolio of corporate partners who invest in MHC through event sponsorships, cause marketing, and programmatic partnerships, with particular focus on growing sponsorship revenue across MHC’s Annual Golf Tournament, Annual Summit, and Wellbeing at Work.
Beyond individual partnerships, this role is responsible for building Wellbeing at Work into a year-round corporate engagement platform that serves as a key vehicle for new partner acquisition. The Director, Corporate Partnerships works closely with the Executive Director and broader staff team to ensure that partnership activity connects meaningfully to MHC’s programmatic work and coalition ecosystem.
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Key Responsibilities
Corporate Partnership Development and Revenue
- Own MHC’s corporate partnership revenue goals, building and managing a pipeline of prospective partners aligned with MHC’s mission and strategic priorities
- Lead the full partnership development cycle — from prospect identification and outreach through proposal development, negotiation, and close
- Develop compelling partnership frameworks and sponsorship packages that articulate clear value for corporate partners and further MHC’s mission
- Lead sponsorship strategy and sales for MHC’s three signature revenue-generating events — the Annual Golf Tournament, Annual Summit, and Wellbeing at Work — developing tiered sponsorship packages, managing prospect pipelines, and closing commitments for each
- Collaborate with the Executive Director to leverage executive relationships and warm introductions for new business development
- Partner with the KCP Marketing and Social Impact team to co-manage partnerships that span both the brand and nonprofit sides of the organization, ensuring warm leads from the KCP network are activated efficiently and that efforts across both entities are coordinated for maximum impact
- Set and track annual fundraising targets from corporate partners, reporting progress to the Executive Director and contributing to organizational revenue planning
- Identify and pursue cause marketing, co-branded campaigns, and multi-year partnership opportunities that deepen partner investment in MHC’s mission
Partner Stewardship and Cultivation
- Serve as the primary relationship owner for MHC’s corporate partner portfolio, maintaining ongoing communication and ensuring a high-quality partner experience
- Design and execute structured stewardship plans that keep partners engaged, recognized, and connected to MHC’s impact throughout the year
- Produce impact reports, mid-year updates, and renewal materials that demonstrate ROI and build the case for continued and expanded investment
- Coordinate partner involvement across MHC’s campaigns, events, and programs, ensuring partners receive meaningful visibility and activation opportunities
- Partner with the Programs team to align corporate commitments with coalition programming and ensure partners are connected to MHC’s broader ecosystem work
Wellbeing at Work — Program Development and Corporate Engagement
- Lead the strategic vision for Wellbeing at Work as a year-round corporate engagement program, developing touchpoints, resources, and programming that keep partners and prospects actively engaged beyond the annual event
- Identify, prospect, and cultivate relationships with HR leaders and corporate decision-makers who are invested in employee wellbeing, using Wellbeing at Work as an entry point for new partnership conversations
- Pitch Wellbeing at Work to prospective corporate partners, clearly communicating the value of the initiative for both the business and its employees — tailoring the case to HR leaders, C-suite, and social impact decision-makers as appropriate
- Collaborate with the VP, Programs and Partnerships to shape how Wellbeing at Work evolves as a program, ensuring it reflects best practices in the workplace mental health field and is credible to a sophisticated audience
- Surface and elevate strong work happening across the corporate partner community, creating opportunities for peer learning, best-practice sharing, and recognition
- Manage the full partner relationship lifecycle within Wellbeing at Work — from initial outreach and onboarding through ongoing engagement and renewal
- Co-lead Wellbeing at Work event strategy and execution with primary responsibility for corporate partner engagement and sponsorship revenue
Cross-Functional Collaboration With:
- Executive Director: Report directly; collaborate on fundraising goals, major partnership decisions, and organizational strategy
- VP, Marketing and Communications and VP, Programs and Partnerships: Co-lead Wellbeing at Work; align on event sponsorship strategy and partner activation
- Programs Team: Ensure corporate commitments connect to and elevate MHC’s coalition and programmatic work
- Senior Manager, Marketing and Content Strategy: Coordinate partner visibility, co-branded campaign opportunities, and Wellbeing at Work’s market presence
Qualifications
- Significant experience in corporate partnerships, business development, or corporate engagement, with a track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets
- Deep understanding of the corporate landscape — particularly HR, social impact, and ESG decision-making — and an existing network of relevant contacts
- Experience building or supporting employee wellbeing or engagement programs; familiarity with the workplace mental health field a strong plus
- Confident and credible with senior corporate audiences; able to pitch compellingly and build trust over time
- Comfortable operating in a mission-driven, entrepreneurial environment
Location
This position is based in New York City with flexibility for hybrid work arrangements.
Role Type and Compensation
- One year contract position with opportunity to expand or become a full-time employee
- 40 hrs/week
- Compensation Range: $100,000–$150,000/year
Timeline and Hiring Process
We will review and respond to all applications received.
The anticipated start month is July 2026.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following:
- Résumé detailing relevant experience
- Cover letter (optional)
For priority consideration, please submit all materials by May 23, 2026.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
All inquiries and applications will be treated confidentially.
Candidates may contact Good Scout Group at search@goodscoutgroup.com with questions.
The Mental Health Coalition is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work.