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Manager, Corporate Partnerships

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Fairfield, CT, United States
Full-time

The Manager, Corporate Partnerships is a key contributing member of the Corporate Partnerships team liaising with corporations which support Save the Children. S/he will leverage her creative, analytical and strategic communication skills to manage and grow partnerships, including identifying new revenue generating activities with existing corporate partners to support Save the Children's domestic and international programs. The Manager will support others on large and complex partnerships, and will also be responsible for managing and growing his / her own partnerships to reach department revenue goals and drive impact for children.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Account Management & Growth: Manage portfolio of assigned corporate partners to meet and exceed revenue goals. Responsible for all applicable aspects of the partnership including corporate grant/contributions, cause promotions, GIK of product and/or expertise, employee engagement and communications planning. Develop relationship vision, strategy and key performance indicators. Liaison with other areas of RD, legal, USP and IP to ensure client programs are effectively executed. Input information into BBEC as needed. (45%)
  • Account Support Managing Existing Commitments: Play a supporting role in larger and complex partnerships, which may be led by others. For all grants and commitments assigned, work with the program teams, writers and marketing and communications to ensure all reporting, media and communication commitments are met in a timely manner. Ensure Due Diligence reviews for accounts are up to date and centrally filed. For all US-led relationships with multiple sub-account managers globally, hold semi-annual global account strategy review sessions and keep financial trackers showing all revenue booked by other members to demonstrate the total partnership value for the Save the Children movement, as applicable. Contribute to the vision, strategy and overall relationship with the corporate partner, as directed by the account manager. (30%)
  • Department Support: Support the department in daily duties related to managing current partners, such as research, partnership brainstorms, creation of pitch presentations, support in concept note and proposal development, and input information into BBEC and pipeline documents. (10%)
  • Knowledge Management: Cultivate increased knowledge about all agency PRs, representing the Corporate Unit in various program sector update and fundraising meetings when called upon to do so, including event meetings if applicable (10%)
  • Special Projects: Contribute towards the implementation of the Corporate Unit’s strategic plans as required and assigned by the Associate Director, Senior Director & AVP; perform other duties as may be required. (5%)
Educational Background: 
High School or Technical/Vocational Degree
Skills/Experience: 

Required Qualifications

  • You have a minimum 3-5 years' experience in fundraising or grant management.
  • Professional level of specialized knowledge to manage complex tasks, programs or projects.
  • Fluency in English is essential

Preferred Qualifications

  • Background in not-for-profit organizations, with emphasis on client facing experience extremely desirable
  • Knowledge of other languages is desirable
Compensation/Benefits: 
  • Meaningful work, with a knowledge that you are changing the lives of children all around the world
  • A family friendly work environment
  • Highly collaborative and innovative teams
  • Generous paid vacation days, holidays, family leave days, and sick time
  • Healthcare plans including medical, dental, and life insurance
  • Retirement savings account with matching company contributions
  • Structured and formalized management development and coaching programs for mid and senior level managers
  • Extensive e-learning opportunities on a variety of topics offered through our affiliation with several prestigious universities and with the American Management Association, as well as language learning opportunities

Organization Info

Save the Children US

Overview
Headquarters: 
Fairfield, CT, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1964
About Us
Mission: 

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in nearly 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to create immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. in times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Save the Children is a member of the International Save the Children Alliance, a global network of 30 independent Save the Children organizations working to ensure the well-being and protection of children in more than 120 countries.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Dec 23 2017
Active Until: 
Jan 23 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Save the Children US
industry: 
Nonprofit