Director, Corporate Philanthropy

About KIND 
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a global leader in the protection of unaccompanied and separated children who are forcibly displaced from their countries of origin. Launched in 2008, KIND champions a world in which every child’s rights and well-being are protected throughout their journey to safety.  Building on its extensive programming and successful model in the United States, KIND is expanding in the Americas and Europe to bring its experience to bear in working with unaccompanied and separated children. Our work focuses on addressing the legal and mental health needs of this population; building strong partnerships and engaging in training and capacity strengthening with governments, NGOs, and the private sector; and advocating for systemic and pragmatic reforms to advance the rights of unaccompanied and separated children.
Position SummaryKIND seeks a strategic and experienced fundraising professional who will be responsible for developing, managing, and expanding a comprehensive corporate giving program with a strong emphasis on law firms and corporate pro bono partners. This strategic role drives revenue growth by managing a pipeline and portfolio of national corporate donors, with a focus on partners with capacity to give at the six-figure level and above. In collaboration with senior leaders across KIND, the Director, Corporate Philanthropy will develop multi-year engagement pipelines, craft compelling value propositions for corporate audiences, and steward key relationships to maximize philanthropic and sponsorship support.
This position requires a dynamic, entrepreneurial fundraiser with deep experience working with corporate social responsibility (CSR) teams, generals counsel, managing partners, and C-suite executives. The incumbent must be able to navigate complex organizational structures, articulate impact in a data driven manner, and build cross-functional internal collaborations to deliver best in class stewardship. Reporting to the Senior Director of Institutional Development and working in close partnership with the Vice President of Pro Bono Partnerships, the Director, Corporate Philanthropy plays a critical role in the organization’s diversification strategy and long-term sustainability.
This is a remote position based from any location in the U.S.  This position is contingent upon continued funding.

Essential Functions

• Strategic Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration 
• Leads the design, implementation, and growth of a comprehensive corporate philanthropy strategy, with a target of $4-5 million annually with year-over-year growth. 
• Works closely with senior leadership to design high-level engagement strategies for top prospects that work in tandem with pro bono engagement efforts. 
• Identifies market trends in corporate and law firm giving, including CSR priorities, pro bono culture, and employee engagement interests. 
• Creates a robust pipeline of prospects, balancing short-term opportunities with long-term cultivation strategies. 
• Develops partnership models such as sponsorships, employee-giving campaigns, and cause-marketing initiatives. 
• Collaborates with finance to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for corporate-funded initiatives. 
• Grows engagement of KIND’s leadership and Board members in fundraising initiatives, providing coaching and strategy guidance. 


• Fundraising and Relationship Management 
• Solicits, cultivates, and manages a portfolio of existing and new corporate and law firm philanthropic relationships, building relationships with CSR heads, managing partners, general counsels, foundation officers, and senior executives. 
• Secures major philanthropic commitments using a shared value framework to appeal to corporate business and social impact priorities. 
• Leads fundraising efforts for KIND’s annual signature event.  
• Stewards existing partners with strategic communications, personalized engagement touchpoints, recognition opportunities, and executive-level relationship management. 
• Secures and executes key meetings with funders, including preparing KIND senior leadership with agendas and talking points. 
• Collaborates with program, communications, and finance teams to align organizational needs with partner interests and deliver accurate reporting on outcomes. 
• Develops and maintains strong knowledge of KIND’s program work, priorities, and achievements to effectively represent a wide array of regional, national, and international programs. 


• Proposals and Reporting 
• Leads the creation of compelling pitch decks, programmatic updates, and other materials tailored to corporate and legal-sector audiences. 
• Articulates the organization’s mission, impact, and strat