Responsible for developing highly effective partnership ideation, solutions, communications, presentations, collateral and cultivation tools in support of us developing, pitching and closing transformational partnerships. Reports to the Vice President – Partnerships.
Custom Partner Solutions (40%)
- Lead the development of custom ideation and creative solutions to fuel the creation of corporate partnerships. Generate “big ideas” strategically for proposals.
- Manage working relationships with Impact Programs, Marketing & Engagement and a variety of internal stakeholders as needed to vet and ensure opportunities align with impact goals, brand and partnership priorities while ensuring execution feasibility.
- Package brand and programmatic initiatives into customized “big asks” that strategically drive the organization’s impact, maximizing philanthropic funding potential while meeting the needs of corporate partners.
- Oversee RFP response to ensure the NGS value proposition is front and center.
Sponsorship Development & Knowledge Hub (30%)
- Serve as the program expert/liaison, identifying new solutions and opportunities aligned with programmatic initiatives
- Develop partnership benefit structures around signature events and programmatic opportunities to drive philanthropic support
Presentation Development (20%)
- In partnership with M&E, lead the development of compelling, high-quality, on-brand partner-centric communication materials including general and custom presentations, sizzle videos and one sheets with an enhanced go-to-market narrative around the new NGS and key priorities.
- Collaborate with programmatic leads, business development, product owners, research and other stakeholders to ensure consistency of key messages across sales development materials.
- Drive awareness of NGS impact with key prospects and partners to support programmatic impact goals to sell-in funding opportunities.
Creative Partner Cultivation Strategy & Tools (10%)
- Develop and execute partner communication and engagement solutions that support philanthropic funding goals.
- Create new and innovative strategies to promote NGS’ thought leadership to engage key corporate partners and prospects.
Minimum Years and Type of Experience
- 10+ years of related experience
Knowledge and Skills Required
- Strong interpersonal and written communications skills
- Strong leadership and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and consistently deliver high quality work in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive, creative, and entrepreneurial spirit
- Collaborative team player with diplomatic temperament
- Mastery of presentation development; narrative and creation of design and pitch narrative in Keynote/PowerPoint.
National Geographic's headquarters is located in the heart of Washington, D.C. In addition to a unique and dynamic work environment, National Geographic offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental benefits, generous vacation and leave time, a 401(k) plan, and flexible work options. National Geographic is an Equal Opportunity Employer