Director, Employer Partnerships

Braven; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 101,200 - 126,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

401K match up to 5%

Health insurance coverage

12 weeks paid parental leave

One-month paid sabbatical after 4 years

Job summary

A national nonprofit organization is seeking a Director of Employer Partnerships to enhance corporate fundraising in the Business & Finance sectors. Responsibilities include managing a portfolio of partners, recruiting volunteers, and strategizing operations. Ideal candidates will have 5-7 years of experience in partnership management and strong communication skills. This role offers a hybrid work model in multiple locations including New York.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience managing partnerships with proven outcomes.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Experience relevant to underrepresented college students.

Responsibilities

• Manage partnerships to drive revenue and growth.
• Recruit over 700 volunteer mentors.
• Collaborate with internal departments for alignment.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Director, Employer Partnerships

Team: External Affairs

Location: Hybrid in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), New York (NY) or Newark (NJ)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP

About Braven

Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program. We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students, followed by support that lasts through graduation. Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream.

To learn more, take a look at Braven's Jobs Report.

The Role

To achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is expanding its employer partnerships portfolio. Braven is hiring a Director, Employer Partnerships, focused on the Business & Finance Sectors to lead corporate fundraising, volunteer recruitment, and Fellow outcomes. You will cultivate new prospective partners in the business & finance sectors and manage a portfolio of 20+ existing partners. This role reports to the Head of Employer Partnerships & Volunteer Recruitment and is part of Braven's national External Affairs team.

What You'll Do

• Deepening Existing Relationships (50%)
  • Manage a portfolio of high-stakes, shared-value relationships with national business & finance industry partners, driving outcomes and growth; annual goals include $3.5M+ in revenue
  • Develop and share internal memos communicating engagement plans for each partner in your portfolio, then refine and iterate
  • Recruit 700+ volunteer mentors and coaches from the business & finance sector
  • Ensure excellent customer service for executive sponsors to frontline points-of-contact
  • Use data and storytelling to build and deepen relationships
• Partnership Cultivation (20%)
  • Research potential partners, develop cultivation plans, and build meaningful connections
  • Cultivate new partnerships, craft pitches, negotiate strategic agreements, and renew partnerships
  • Engage Braven's CEO and executive directors, providing operational support to move partnerships forward
• Strategy & Operations (25%)
  • Collaborate across internal departments to align on shared-value relationships
  • Manage systems and infrastructure for tracking partnerships, prospect research, and national events
  • Other duties as assigned
• Brand Awareness & Advocacy (5%)
  • Raise Braven's brand awareness through thought leadership, media, public speaking, and events

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience managing partnerships with a track record of achieving ambitious outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years as an account manager or 2+ years leading corporate partnerships for a nonprofit; passion for Braven's mission
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Systems thinker with an understanding of networks and stakeholder involvement
• Strategic thinking, storytelling, and organizational skills to support underrepresented college students
• Ability to plan 2-3 months out, manage timelines, and prepare others for success
• Detail-oriented with processes to check work and data accuracy
• Proactive problem-solver who seeks opportunities to expand impact
• Openness to feedback and growth, and commitment to inclusive cultures
• Alignment with Braven's core values and mission
• Experience relevant to Braven's student Fellow population

Note: Please know that no one meets 100% of the qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply.

Work Demands

• In-person work in Atlanta, Chicago, New York, or Newark
• Travel 6-12 times annually for team retreats, events, and meetings
• Approximately 10-15 nights/weekends per year for Braven events

Additional Requirements

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Braven does not offer employment visa sponsorship

Application & Interview Process

The general process typically includes: phone screen, a performance task, interview with the Hiring Manager, a panel interview with key partners, and reference checks.

Benefits & Compensation

Braven offers competitive base salaries based on market benchmarks for nonprofit organizations of similar size, with opportunities for growth. Salary ranges by geography are approximately: Atlanta: $87,200-$108,900; Chicago: $92,000-$114,900; New York/ Newark: $101,200-$126,400. This is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible position with 100% capacity expectations.

Benefits include: unlimited vacation (minimum 19 days/year plus holidays and shutdowns), 401K match up to 5%, health insurance coverage (85%), 12 weeks paid parental leave, and a one-month paid sabbatical after 4 years. Braven reserves the right to modify benefits.

Location note: We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tue-Thu) and work remotely 2 days (Mon, Fri). Candidates should live within commuting distance of Atlanta, Chicago, New York, or Newark.

Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

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