Director, Corporate Partnerships
New Today
Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing . We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society. As a Director of Corporate Partnerships, you’llbe responsible for cultivating and managing high-impact corporate relationships. This is not a plug-and-play partnerships role as you’ll be a key player in designing the playbook and creating new models of how businesses engage in civic and economic renewal. You’ll help build a business movement that empowers people to find purpose and meaning through work, promote cultures of mutual benefit where success comes from improving others’ lives, and align companies with policies that strengthen free enterprise, competitiveness, and individual liberty. If you’remotivated by purpose and energized by ambiguity, this could be a meaningful next step in your career. How You Will Contribute
Build trusted relationships with senior executives across corporate affairs, external affairs, public policy, foundations, brand/marketing, and people operations to shape decisions at the enterprise level.
Engage companies as co-creators, aligning shared goals and capabilities to advance business-led solutions in talent, innovation, and community impact.
Design value-aligned partnerships that activate business assets (policy teams, employee platforms, foundations, marketing arms) in service of flagship initiatives that strengthen the economy and future of work.
Collaborate across Stand Together’s philanthropic and policy capabilities to create bespoke, high-leverage partnerships.
Partner with marcomms to elevate stories of business innovation that demonstrate dignity, empowerment, and mutual benefit.
Help grow the , our community of business leaders redefining success around empowerment and shared prosperity.
What You Will Bring
5-7+ years of experience in corporate partnerships, business development, or external affairs, ideally spanning functions such as public policy, corporate affairs, corporate foundations, marketing, or talent
A track record of designing initiatives or coalitions from the ground up — not just managing accounts
Entrepreneurial mindset: thrives in ambiguity, builds structure where none exists, and drives action.
Persistence and resilience to move complex, long-horizon partnerships from idea to execution.
Ability to operate at the intersection of business, policy, and culture, speaking fluently with both C-suite execs and social changemakers.
Commercial sharpness: understands incentives, leverage, and how to move decision-makers toward bold outcomes.
Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding , which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect
What We Offer
Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.
- Location:
- Arlington
- Job Type:
- FullTime