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Development Director roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing your I-140 petition. Nonprofit development directors may qualify under EB-2 if the role requires an advanced degree. Securing sponsorship means permanent U.S. residency, not a temporary visa.
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The Corporate Development group at The Walt Disney Company is a team of approximately ten professionals with backgrounds in media & technology, investment banking, private equity, and consulting, who serve as in-house advisors to the company’s senior executive leadership on key inorganic growth opportunities globally and who negotiate and execute M&A transactions. The department’s activities and accomplishments have contributed to the growth and success of many of the company’s business units across the Disney Entertainment, Sports, and Disney Experiences segments.
Examples of work completed include:
- Acquisitions: NFL Media Assets, 21st Century Fox, Hulu, BAMTech, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Pixar
- Joint Ventures: Combination of Hulu + Live TV and Fubo, Merger of Star India with Viacom18
- Investments: Minority stakes in WEBTOON, Epic Games, Premier Lacrosse League
- Divestitures: A+E Global Media, Endemol Shine, FoxNext Games, Fox’s 22 Regional Sports Networks
Responsibilities:
The Director, Corporate Development is an executive level position and plays a key role in evaluating and executing acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, and divestitures, and developing new business opportunities.
The position entails extensive interaction with business unit and corporate senior management and requires significant M&A execution and project leadership experience. Directors exhibit excellent quantitative and qualitative problem-solving skills and apply their rich base of knowledge within the media and entertainment industry from a ‘principal’ perspective. Directors facilitate the executive decision-making process to influence the long-term strategic direction of The Walt Disney Company.
- Lead the evaluation, structuring, and execution of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, equity investments, and divestitures, including valuation, due diligence, and deal negotiation.
- Collaborate with business units and cross-functional deal teams including strategy, tax, accounting, treasury, and legal to develop transaction theses, build sophisticated financial and operating models, and analyze financial impacts.
- Make clear recommendations to senior leadership through robust research and analysis.
- Monitor, assess, and analyze critical media and entertainment trends worldwide to identify strategic opportunities and risks across Disney’s portfolio.
- Provide continuous coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to team members, building a strong leadership bench and high-performing culture.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proven experience leading corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or related functions within large, complex organizations, with a strong track record in media, entertainment, technology, or branded consumer sectors.
- Demonstrated expertise in evaluating and executing M&A transactions, joint ventures, equity investments, and divestitures, including valuation, financial modeling, and deal execution.
- Strong analytical capabilities and advanced financial modeling skills, with the ability to synthesize complex quantitative and qualitative data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for senior executives.
- Ability to assess and interpret global media and entertainment trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscapes to inform investment decisions.
- Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and business acumen, with a results-oriented, decisive, and innovative approach to complex corporate challenges.
- Highly effective communication and presentation skills, including the ability to develop cogent arguments and present them concisely and persuasively to executive leadership and the Board.
- Strong leadership capabilities, including the ability to influence senior stakeholders and inspire cross-functional teams in a collaborative, matrixed environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in rapidly changing, high-pressure environments, managing multiple high-priority projects with exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- High energy level, strong work ethic, integrity, discretion in handling confidential information, and a proactive, independent, and creative problem-solving mindset.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience, including 5+ years in leadership roles.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in corporate development roles within media, entertainment, technology, or branded consumer-focused companies.
- Advanced degree such as an MBA from a top business school.
- Experience collaborating with diverse, cross-functional teams across regions and cultures.
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
COMPENSATION:
- The hiring range for this position in California is $251,000 to $306,600 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
This position is with Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).
Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:
The Corporate Development group at The Walt Disney Company is a team of approximately ten professionals with backgrounds in media & technology, investment banking, private equity, and consulting, who serve as in-house advisors to the company’s senior executive leadership on key inorganic growth opportunities globally and who negotiate and execute M&A transactions. The department’s activities and accomplishments have contributed to the growth and success of many of the company’s business units across the Disney Entertainment, Sports, and Disney Experiences segments.
Examples of work completed include:
- Acquisitions: NFL Media Assets, 21st Century Fox, Hulu, BAMTech, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Pixar
- Joint Ventures: Combination of Hulu + Live TV and Fubo, Merger of Star India with Viacom18
- Investments: Minority stakes in WEBTOON, Epic Games, Premier Lacrosse League
- Divestitures: A+E Global Media, Endemol Shine, FoxNext Games, Fox’s 22 Regional Sports Networks
Responsibilities:
The Director, Corporate Development is an executive level position and plays a key role in evaluating and executing acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, and divestitures, and developing new business opportunities.
The position entails extensive interaction with business unit and corporate senior management and requires significant M&A execution and project leadership experience. Directors exhibit excellent quantitative and qualitative problem-solving skills and apply their rich base of knowledge within the media and entertainment industry from a ‘principal’ perspective. Directors facilitate the executive decision-making process to influence the long-term strategic direction of The Walt Disney Company.
- Lead the evaluation, structuring, and execution of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, equity investments, and divestitures, including valuation, due diligence, and deal negotiation.
- Collaborate with business units and cross-functional deal teams including strategy, tax, accounting, treasury, and legal to develop transaction theses, build sophisticated financial and operating models, and analyze financial impacts.
- Make clear recommendations to senior leadership through robust research and analysis.
- Monitor, assess, and analyze critical media and entertainment trends worldwide to identify strategic opportunities and risks across Disney’s portfolio.
- Provide continuous coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to team members, building a strong leadership bench and high-performing culture.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proven experience leading corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or related functions within large, complex organizations, with a strong track record in media, entertainment, technology, or branded consumer sectors.
- Demonstrated expertise in evaluating and executing M&A transactions, joint ventures, equity investments, and divestitures, including valuation, financial modeling, and deal execution.
- Strong analytical capabilities and advanced financial modeling skills, with the ability to synthesize complex quantitative and qualitative data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for senior executives.
- Ability to assess and interpret global media and entertainment trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscapes to inform investment decisions.
- Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and business acumen, with a results-oriented, decisive, and innovative approach to complex corporate challenges.
- Highly effective communication and presentation skills, including the ability to develop cogent arguments and present them concisely and persuasively to executive leadership and the Board.
- Strong leadership capabilities, including the ability to influence senior stakeholders and inspire cross-functional teams in a collaborative, matrixed environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in rapidly changing, high-pressure environments, managing multiple high-priority projects with exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- High energy level, strong work ethic, integrity, discretion in handling confidential information, and a proactive, independent, and creative problem-solving mindset.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience, including 5+ years in leadership roles.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in corporate development roles within media, entertainment, technology, or branded consumer-focused companies.
- Advanced degree such as an MBA from a top business school.
- Experience collaborating with diverse, cross-functional teams across regions and cultures.
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
COMPENSATION:
- The hiring range for this position in California is $251,000 to $306,600 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
This position is with Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).
Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Development Director
Frame your credentials for EB-2 eligibility
Development Director roles requiring a master's degree in nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field qualify for EB-2. Document your advanced degree and progressive fundraising leadership now so your employer can accurately classify the position before PERM filing begins.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Large nonprofits, universities, and hospital foundations routinely sponsor Development Directors through PERM because they have in-house HR capacity. Prioritize organizations with dedicated development infrastructure over smaller shops where sponsorship processes are unfamiliar and approvals stall.
Search sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Development Director openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history. This saves you from applying to roles where sponsorship is theoretically possible but organizationally untested, which is a common time-waster at the senior nonprofit level.
Negotiate PERM start timing before accepting an offer
PERM labor certification can take 12 to 18 months before your I-140 is even filed. Ask the employer when they plan to initiate DOL recruitment documentation so your green card timeline aligns with your current work authorization runway, especially if you're on OPT or an H-1B visa nearing its limit.
Verify the job description meets PERM specialty occupation standards
PERM requires the employer to prove the Development Director role genuinely requires the stated degree. Vague descriptions citing preferred rather than required qualifications create audit risk. Review the draft job description with your employer before DOL submission to ensure the language is defensible.
Check prevailing wage before your salary negotiation
DOL sets a prevailing wage for your specific title, location, and experience level using OFLC Wage Search data. Your offered salary must meet or exceed this figure or PERM certification fails. Look up your wage tier before negotiating so you understand the floor your employer is legally required to meet.
Green Card Development Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Development Director role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
It depends on how the position is defined. If the role requires a master's degree in nonprofit management, public administration, or a related discipline, it can qualify for EB-2. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree typically fall under EB-3 skilled worker classification. The employer's job description and documented minimum requirements determine which category applies, so the language your employer uses in the PERM filing matters significantly.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B sponsorship grants temporary work authorization for up to six years and is subject to the annual lottery cap. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The PERM process requires your employer to conduct documented recruitment to show no qualified U.S. worker was displaced, adding roughly 12 to 18 months before the I-140 petition stage, but the outcome is permanent status rather than a renewable temporary visa.
How do I find Development Director jobs where the employer will actually sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search Development Director openings filtered by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Many nonprofits and foundations list development roles without specifying sponsorship willingness, so filtering by actual PERM filing history removes guesswork and focuses your applications on organizations that have completed the process before.
What documentation should I prepare before a Development Director employer starts the PERM process?
Gather official transcripts showing your highest degree, credential evaluation reports if your degree is from outside the U.S., and a detailed employment history documenting progressive fundraising or development leadership. If your EB-2 case rests on an advanced degree, the degree evaluation needs to confirm U.S. equivalency. Having these ready before your employer engages DOL recruitment prevents delays once PERM filing begins.
Can a nonprofit organization sponsor a Development Director for a green card?
Yes. Nonprofits, foundations, universities, and hospital systems are among the most active PERM sponsors for Development Director roles because the position is common in these sectors and their HR teams often have prior experience with the process. Religious or nonprofit organizations classified as 501(c)(3) entities follow the same PERM labor certification process as for-profit employers. The sponsoring organization must demonstrate financial capacity to pay the prevailing wage through the I-140 stage, which USCIS evaluates during petition review.