Director, Partnerships & Donor Engagement

Stand Together; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Stand Together in Arlington, VA seeks a Director of Partnerships to lead a small team and drive major donor fundraising within a flexible, fast-moving philanthropic community. The role centers on leveraging member referrals to recruit top talent and steward critical partnerships that advance Stand Together’s mission.

The Director will mentor a Partnerships team, manage a portfolio of current partners and prospects, and report to the Vice President, Partnerships.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in leadership and management in an innovative, fast-moving and flexible professional environment.
• Proven ability to build strong partnerships across public, private, and nonprofit sectors with a focus on developing new relationships and initiatives.
• Demonstrated success securing 5- and 6-figure contributions from existing and new donors. Track record of achievement in financial management, stewardship, and developing strategies to successfully increase revenue.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and professionalism. High level of personal humility and integrity.
• Proven ability and personal desire to proactively drive innovative, multi-stakeholder projects forward through completion with a high sense of urgency.
• Passion and expertise in one or more of the following areas: education, business, public policy, and politics.
• Understanding of, and passion for, economic freedom and individual liberty.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team tasked with engaging individuals who possess the network, social capital, and business skills to enact innovation and change.
• Recruit through member referrals and steward relationships within Stand Together’s community.
• Serve as a fundraiser, mentoring the partnership team while cultivating a portfolio of current partners and prospects.
• Report directly to the Vice President, Partnerships and supervise three team members (two Major Gift Officers and a Coordinator).

Skills

Leadership

Partnership building

Fundraising

Travel readiness

Interpersonal skills

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Policy, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Donor databases

Job description

Stand Together in Arlington, VA seeks a Director of Partnerships to lead a small team and drive major donor fundraising within a flexible, fast-moving philanthropic community. The role centers on leveraging member referrals to recruit top talent and steward critical partnerships that advance Stand Together’s mission.

The Director will mentor a Partnerships team, manage a portfolio of current partners and prospects, and report to the Vice President, Partnerships.