The Opportunity

The Associate Director of Corporate Relations is an experienced, strategic professional who plays an essential role in advancing Reach Out and Read's visibility and impact through dedicated corporate partnerships. The Associate Director of Corporate Relations is responsible for leading efforts to secure and sustain significant financial support and cause-marketing opportunities from corporations and corporate foundations, with a particular focus on national corporations and healthcare-aligned partnerships.

The Associate Director of Corporate Relations is a savvy and effective champion for Reach Out and Read, skilled at identifying strategic opportunities, building meaningful relationships with senior corporate leaders, and establishing strong multi-year partnerships. The Associate Director of Corporate Relations must be able to: effectively navigate complex corporate decision-making structures; manage relationships with executives and decision-makers to secure six and seven-figure corporate investments; think strategically about co-marketing and visibility opportunities; adapt to an evolving and growing organization; and work as an effective team member with colleagues in a virtual environment.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:

Corporate Partnership Development and Major Gifts (60%):

• Identify, cultivate, and secure corporate partnerships and investments from national corporations and corporate foundations, with a focus on six and seven-figure gifts.

• Develop and manage a robust pipeline of corporate prospects, including multi-national corporations, healthcare companies, and national brands 

• Build and deepen relationships with senior corporate executives, decision-makers, and boards to create meaningful partnership opportunities.

• Create compelling corporate partnership proposals and presentations that align corporate goals with Reach Out and Read's mission and impact.

• Manage the full lifecycle of corporate partnerships, from initial prospecting through contract negotiation, implementation, and stewardship.

• Secure corporate funding across multiple channels, including direct corporate giving, cause-marketing opportunities, sponsorships, and in-kind support.

Corporate Relations and Strategic Partnerships (25%):

• Partner with the National Development Team and Affiliate leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive corporate relations strategy aligned with organizational goals.

• Navigate complex partnership structures, including Medicaid managed care organizations, multi-state corporations, and healthcare-adjacent partnerships.

• Work with corporate partners on visibility and co-marketing initiatives, including sponsorships, event participation, and cause-marketing campaigns.

• Serve as a thought partner on how to leverage corporate relationships to amplify organizational reach and impact.

• Build relationships with key corporate partners who may serve on boards or in advisory capacities, connecting corporate leadership with organizational leadership.

Communications and Content Development (15%):

• Collaborate with Program Team and National Center communications staff to develop compelling materials that showcase organizational impact to corporate audiences.

• Create case studies, impact statements, and other materials that demonstrate ROI and mission alignment for corporate partners.

• Manage communications with corporate partners to ensure visibility and strengthen relationships.

• Support media relations efforts as they pertain to corporate partnerships and collaborations.

Qualifications and Experience:

There are innumerable ways to learn, grow and excel professionally. We respect this when we review applications and take a broad look at the experience of each applicant. We want to get to know you and the unique strengths you will bring to the work. We’ll honor your lived and professional experience as key aspects of your candidacy for the role and prioritize applicants with experience dismantling the structural inequities that disproportionately impact children and families with traditionally marginalized identities. We are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you can demonstrate the majority of the qualifications and experiences listed below: 

• Commitment to increasing equity in opportunity and outcomes for children and to recognizing factors known to significantly impact differential outcomes for children, including race, ethnicity, language, and socio-economic status.

• 7+ years of experience in corporate development, corporate relations, corporate sponsorships, or related corporate fundraising roles with progressively increasing levels of responsibility.

• Demonstrated success securing six and seven-figure corporate gifts and multi-year corporate partnerships.

• Deep experience navigating complex corporate structures and decision-making processes, including working across multiple states, regions, and organizational units.

• Experience building relationships with C-suite executives, board members, and other senior corporate leaders.

• Strategic thinking about corporate partnerships, co-marketing opportunities, and cause-related marketing.

• Experience in healthcare, nonprofit partnerships, or working with mission-driven organizations (either from the corporate or nonprofit side).

• Strong interpersonal communications skills, including experience presenting to senior executives and boards.

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including strong editing and proposal-writing skills.

• Self-motivated, independent worker who functions effectively in a "virtual" work environment, while being an enthusiastic, collaborative team member committed to shared success.

• Demonstrated success cultivating and sustaining partnerships and relationships.

• Ability to prioritize multiple complex projects and meet deadlines.

• Comfort with technology platforms and ability to quickly learn new systems and tools.

Position Specifications:

This is a full-time (40 hours), fully remote, exempt position located in the U.S. Travel up to 25% is required, including travel for funder/partner meetings, national and regional conferences, and availability to attend team retreats and organizational meetings. Some overnight travel may be required. Candidates should be comfortable with regular travel and accessible to major airports.

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000 commensurate with experience. ROR offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with match, paid time off, and more. 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through our online portal. The interview process will include a preliminary phone interview in January 2026, followed by a hiring manager interview. Advancing candidates will have a virtual final interview with other members of the Reach Out and Read team. The anticipated start date for this role is early March 2026.

Commitment to Diversity:

Reach Out and Read is committed to building an organization that embraces diversity, pursues equity, and fosters an environment of inclusion. ROR sits at the intersection of health and education, uniquely positioned to play a critical role in addressing systemic disparities and inequities in the public health framework. ROR strives to be an antiracist organization, using its influence to fight against social injustice by supporting a culture of learning, empowerment, equity, and a deep appreciation for the unique experiences that we each bring to our communities. And, we believe that changing the world begins with holding ourselves and our workplace to that same standard. 

About Reach Out and Read: 

Founded in 1989, Reach Out and Read is a national non-profit organization working to ensure all families have the opportunity to create meaningful everyday moments through shared reading aloud and building relationships. By leveraging pediatric care to champion the positive effects of reading daily and distributing books, Reach Out and Read gives young children a foundation for success and reaches 4.4  million children across the county – half of whom identify as BIPOC and two-thirds of whom come from low-income families. 

Reach Out and Read’s tens of thousands of trained pediatric providers use books as a diagnostic tool during regular check-ups, and teach parents how to engage their child with a book to promote positive parent-child interactions during the rapid brain growth between birth and age five. The daily practice of reading aloud with a parent supports children’s literacy and math skill development, their social-emotional development, and prepares them for future success in school. Working together with our sites and providers, we leverage our three decades of expertise, build on our literacy foundations, and engage our shared networks as a catalyst for change, focusing on equitably strengthening and deepening our impact on the children, families, and communities we serve. 

The Impact:

• Reach Out and Read program sites are located in 6,500 clinics, safety net hospitals, medical systems, and other healthcare settings in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. • Reach Out and Read serves 4.6 million children and their families annually. 

• More than 7.7 million new, developmentally appropriate books are integrated into well-child visits with families annually. 

• 39,000 clinicians currently participate in Reach Out and Read 

• Our peer-reviewed body of evidence demonstrates that Reach Out and Read parents are two-and-a-half times more likely to read regularly to their children, and that children experiencing  Reach Out and Read show enhanced language development. 

To learn more about Reach Out and Read, visit www.reachoutandread.org. 

ROR is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Reach Out and Read is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, pregnancy,  physical or mental disability or veteran status. Reach Out and Read is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and we are committed to making special accommodations for your interview or work as a member of our team. If specific accommodations are needed, please email HR @ reachoutandread.org and our HR team will work to accommodate your needs.

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