Girls Who Code

Manager, Partner Engagement

New York City · Director

Work authorization required$70k-$87kDetected 42 days ago

Project ManagementSalesforceCRMAccount ManagementBusiness DevelopmentForecastingLeadershipCommunicationMentoring

About the role

Success in this role requires experience managing corporate donor relationships, leading renewal conversations, identifying expansion opportunities, and achieving fundraising or revenue goals.
This is an individual contributor role with the potential for future people management responsibilities.
This role requires strong fundraising and relationship management skills, sound judgment, and the ability to prioritize efficiently.

Develop and execute strategic account plans that position partners for successful renewals and expanded investment.
Manage moves management activities for assigned partners, including tracking key milestones, renewal timelines, and action items
Leverage partner feedback, survey data, and engagement insights to strengthen renewal strategy and overall partner experience
Create concise and compelling written materials, including partner proposals, reports, briefing documents, and concept notes
Build strong knowledge of Girls Who Code programs and serve as a key liaison between internal teams and external partners
Advocate internally for partner priorities and strategic relationship needs
Track and maintain accurate partnership activity, engagement data, and renewal forecasting within Salesforce and related systems
Represent Girls Who Code at partner meetings, events, and convenings as needed
Demonstrate willingness to manage a potential future Partner Engagement Associate hire, providing mentorship, guidance, and portfolio support as the team grows

Ability to work independently, adapt to shifting priorities, and identify opportunities for improvement
Comfort working across distributed and in-person teams
Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce, or willingness to learn quickly
4-5 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years managing corporate fundraising, corporate philanthropy, corporate partnerships, strategic account management, or business development with responsibility for revenue, renewals, or growth goals.
Experience leading fundraising, renewal, sponsorship, or investment conversations with corporate partners.
Demonstrated success managing a portfolio with fundraising, renewal, retention, or revenue targets.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across internal and external stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing partner-facing materials
Strong sense of accountability to deadlines, fundraising goals, and portfolio performance
Interest in or knowledge of technology, education, workforce equity, or the nonprofit sector preferred
Alignment with our mission to close the gender gap in technology fields through a dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion

Experience managing corporate philanthropy or CSR partnerships is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with sales engagement tools such as Yesware or similar platforms preferred

Own a portfolio of corporate partners with accountability for annual fundraising, renewal, retention, and revenue growth goals.

Lead renewal strategy and fundraising conversations for assigned partners, including proposal development, benefit negotiations, and stewardship planning.
Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver partner benefits, sponsorship commitments, and stewardship activities that support successful fundraising renewals and long-term partner retention.

Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver partner benefits, sponsorship commitments, and stewardship activities that support successful fundraising renewals and long-term partner retention.

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