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Managing Director of Corporate Relations
Ducks Unlimited
Memphis, TN (Unknown)Full time
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Managing Director of Corporate Relations
Memphis, TN (Unknown)
Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time
Posted 2 days ago
Job Summary
Own and drive a national corporate relations strategy that expands DU's reach and conservation impact while building multi-layered partnerships across corporate, nonprofit, and internal stakeholders.
- Lead national strategy and cross-functional alignment
- Cultivate and steward strategic corporate partnerships and brand extensions
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive national corporate relations strategy that aligns with DU’s national objectives, advances an aggressive and relevant conservation mission, and leverages coordinated internal and external partnerships to expand reach, revenue, influence, and conservation impact.
- Grow and coordinate DU’s brand awareness and partnership opportunities through sponsorships, licensing, promotions, retail relations, cause-related marketing, and related corporate programs, ensuring every extension of the brand is consistent, unified, and mission-aligned.
- Cultivate, structure, and steward substantial, multi-layered relationships with corporate partners, community organizations, industry leaders, volunteers, and internal stakeholders that strengthen DU’s brand presence, expand public engagement, and help shape strategic direction as opportunities evolve.
- Lead, mentor, and coordinate professional staff and cross-functional teams to ensure corporate engagement, licensing, sponsorship, retail, promotional, and partner stewardship initiatives operate as integrated extensions of DU’s brand and deliver measurable mission value.
- Partner closely with the Sr. Advisory Vice President of Corporate Relations and provide strategic guidance to the volunteer Corporate Relations Committee, ensuring volunteer leadership, corporate engagement priorities, and national relationship strategies are aligned with DU’s broader mission and revenue objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, communications, nonprofit management, or related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in corporate relations, business development, brand partnerships, sponsorship sales, or similar revenue development role.
- Proven success in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, securing, and stewarding complex corporate partnerships, sponsorships, or contracts.
- Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, relationship-building, and travel flexibility, including overnight travel and non-traditional hours as needed.
Preferred
- Master’s degree in business, marketing, communications, nonprofit management, or related field.
- Experience in conservation, outdoor recreation, nonprofit fundraising, or a mission-driven organization.
- Familiarity with brand management, product development/distribution, trademark licensing, retail relations, sponsorship sales, and corporate culture.
- Experience leading teams, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, managing budgets, and using Microsoft Office, Power BI, and CRM systems; Blackbaud CRM preferred.
Benefits
- Benefits/Salary: Salary will be based on experience. DU offers an exceptional benefit package, including comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage; three weeks paid vacation, paid sick leave, and ten paid holidays; 401(k) plan (including partial employer match); and tuition reimbursement.
Ducks Unlimited
Ducks Unlimited is the world's leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation.Our Vision:The vision of Ducks Unlimited is wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever.Our Mission:Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people.#waterfowl #wetlands #conservation #waterfowling #fullskies
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$36.2M
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$31.8M
Grant, 1 years ago
Funding History
- Oct 2024Grant • $31.8M
- Aug 2024Grant • $2.3M
- Mar 2024Grant • $200K
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