Careers

The Corporate Relations Manager will use strong entrepreneurial, collaborative, critical thinking, and team skills to help the organization achieve significant growth in both scale and impact. Working with the Senior Director of Corporate Relations and the full Corporate Relations team, s/he will help lead corporate relations and various projects related to Disability:IN programs. This person plays a critical role in expanding our impact by driving revenue through mission-aligned sales and building strategic partnerships that advance our goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, pitch, and negotiate proposals for prospective partners, driving growth through targeted outreach and strategic storytelling.
• Support the creation and management of a repeatable sales pipeline from lead generation to closing, including outreach strategies, qualification frameworks, and follow-up processes.
• Spearhead communication and fundraising strategies in collaboration with the broader team, with a focus on acquisition, partner retention, brand alignment, and long-term value creation.
• Lead and manage a portfolio of corporate partners, overseeing strategic onboarding, relationship development, and alignment with organizational goals through regular touchpoints and high-level engagement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to corporate partners by identifying needs, developing tailored partnership strategies, and connecting them to solutions across Disability:IN’s four pillars—Data & Insights, Learning & Development,Network & Events, and Advisory & Consulting.
• Represent the organization and Corporate Relations team in both internal and external meetings, effectively leading communications with senior stakeholders and supporting cross-team alignment.
• Act as a Corporate Relations liaison for partner engagement at Disability:IN’s Global Conference & Expo and external events ensuring consistent, high-quality representation.

Work Schedule, Location & Travel Requirements:

• Disability:INis a fully remote organization; employees are expected to operate independently from a home office.
• Travel: Limited travel, as needed, approximately 2-3 times per year.
• Schedule: Standard hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. local time Monday-Friday with occasional evening and weekend work required.

Salary & Benefits:

• Starting salary will be commensurate with experience.
• Future salary adjustments will be based on individual and organizational performance.
• Disability:IN offers generous benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, a retirement plan, flex spending accounts, and unlimited paid time off.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5-7years of work experience required
• Experience in nonprofit sales/development required ideally with grant application experience and/or corporate experience as well.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrate an orientation to details with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Identify solutions in a timely manner, responding promptly to multiple stakeholders.
• Hold oneself accountable for work product quality and timeliness, providing regular status updates to leadership and requesting support/extensions when appropriate and necessary.
• Database management (e.g. Salesforce) experience preferred.

Cultural Competencies:

• An interest in, passion for, and commitment to Disability:IN’s core mission
• The ability to speak up, contribute observations and ideas, and offer foresight about how to best fill gaps and solve problems
• A personable and professional demeanor, with the ability to interact and communicate effectively with Disability:IN’s constituents
• A commitment to demonstrating a high level of truthfulness, integrity,reliability, and honesty with work time and commitments
• A high tolerance for ambiguity; must be flexible and comfortable with unstructured time
• Driven, self-motivated, and willing to take initiative
• Team player who can collaborate respectfully and inclusively with others
• Good judgment, knowing when to handle or escalate issues to leadership or peers

The Corporate Relations Manager may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

If you need assistance completing this application due to a disability, please contact us at Jobs@disabilityIN.org to request accommodations or an alternative application process.

Disability:IN is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.