Executive Partnerships Architect

Great Outdoors Foundation; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

LTD

STD

Life insurance

Retirement contributions

Flexible working hours

Paid time off

Standard holidays

Job summary

The Great Outdoors Foundation seeks a Director of Strategic Partnerships to lead corporate sponsorships, donor relations, and executive engagement. This role operates at the intersection of investment strategy and stakeholder relations, representing GOF with authority in executive settings, boardrooms, and conferences.

The ideal candidate will drive sponsorship strategy, manage high-value relationships, and translate conversations into measurable outcomes for GOF’s mission and Watershed program.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in corporate partnerships, sponsorship, or strategic relationship management.
• Ability to operate in executive and corporate environments and close high-value relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication with executive-level presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of corporate sponsorship and donor strategy.
• Manage a portfolio of corporate partners and investors with CAF alignment and Watershed sponsorship.
• Design sponsorship packages tailored to partners’ strategic interests and conservation priorities.
• Secure sponsorships and investments to meet revenue goals set by leadership.
• Represent GOF in Watershed and major conferences, ensuring value for sponsors.

Skills

Executive presence

Relationship management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Proposal development

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

The Great Outdoors Foundation seeks a Director of Strategic Partnerships to lead corporate sponsorships, donor relations, and executive engagement. This role operates at the intersection of investment strategy and stakeholder relations, representing GOF with authority in executive settings, boardrooms, and conferences.

The ideal candidate will drive sponsorship strategy, manage high-value relationships, and translate conversations into measurable outcomes for GOF’s mission and Watershed program.