Associate Director of Corporate Engagement

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center (IHMEC) honors Survivors and victims of the Holocaust by teaching universal lessons that combat hatred, prejudice, and indifference. The Museum activates this mission through world-class exhibitions, public programming, and educational initiatives to equip audiences with knowledge, skills, and courage to take a stand for humanity. Today, IHMEC is the third largest Holocaust museum in the world and second largest in the country, impacting hundreds of thousands of students, teachers, law enforcement and community members annually. As a world leader in connecting the history and lessons of the Holocaust, we inspire visitors to become Upstanders, who speak out for what’s right – turning powerful lessons of history into positive actions today.

Revenues are derived from major special events, corporate and individual giving, visitor receipts, gift shop revenues, and major grant fundraising – foundation, family, and government.

THE POSITION

Position Title: Associate Director of Corporate Engagement

Location: Skokie, IL and Chicago, IL 

Reports To: Senior Vice President of Development 

The Museum seeks a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and results-driven Associate Director of Corporate Engagement to launch and lead our new corporate fundraising program as part of the Development department’s yearly fundraising goals and initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to build a high-impact revenue stream from the ground up with local corporate connections, creating long-term strategic partnerships that can support the Museum’s mission, exhibitions, education programs, operations, and special initiatives.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Development, the Associate Director will play a leadership role in reimagining our approach to corporate giving. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a proven track record of securing significant corporate sponsorships and building mutually beneficial partnerships with businesses across a variety of sectors throughout the Chicagoland area. A successful candidate in this position will lead corporate sponsorship projects that ultimately generate millions of dollars towards the Museum’s yearly fundraising.

SPECIFIC KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Associate Director of Corporate Engagement key responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for generating corporate sponsorships and partnerships, aligned with the Museum’s mission and priorities.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit new corporate prospects at significant funding levels as part of overall partnership growth startegy.
• Strengthen relationships with existing corporate supporters, designing customized benefits and engagement opportunities to maintain proper level of engagement.
• Package and promote corporate sponsorship pitching materials that capture major events, projects, and updates at the Museum in collaboration with other internal departments (e.g., Exhibitions, Marketing, Education, Special Events).
• Represent the Museum as a key development ambassador at donor meetings, corporate events, and networking engagements involving the business community.
• Establish methods, strategies, systems for prospect research, data tracking, and reporting to evaluate and enhance corporate engagement efforts.
• Engage with donors through responding to inquiries and requests with excellent stewardship and consistent, personalized, and strategic communication.
• Collaborate with the Development team to integrate corporate giving into other major fundraising avenues and within larger fundraising campaigns.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by CEO or Sr. VP of Development.

THE PERSON

Education | Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in fundraising required, with a focus on corporate partnerships, sponsorships, or institutional giving.
• Strong understanding of corporate philanthropy, sponsorship, and marketing objectives.
• Experience working in a museum, cultural institution, or nonprofit environment preferred.
• Existing network within corporate philanthropy and sponsorship circles preferred.

Knowledge | Skills | Abilities

• Demonstrated success in securing six-figure and seven-figure commitments from corporate partners.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to build programs from scratch and drive them to scale.
• Knowledge of CRM databases and donor management systems preferred.
• Ability to build excellent relationships through professionalism, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to navigate complex organizations and work across departments.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Availability to attend events during evenings and weekends, as required.

OTHER INFORMATION

Salary and Benefits 

• Salary Range is $100,000 to $110,000
• Generous benefits, including medical/vision/dental coverage, paid time off, and retirement plan contributions, among other industry-leading benefits. 

Committed to Diversity

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. People of color, women, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Physical Requirements

May need to climb up and down stairs; to bend, stoop, and lift or move materials and retrieve files; to pull/push, lift, and carry up to 25 pounds; spend considerable time on feet; and to reach both above and below shoulder height.

Learn More

Visit our website, engage in virtual experiences, and learn more at ilholocaustmuseum.org.

To Apply

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume.

Salary : $100,000 - $110,000