Strategic Partnerships Manager (FFI)

Food Forward, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Forward, Inc. is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Manager to report to the Chief Development Officer.

You will manage a growing portfolio of corporate and other partnerships for fundraising and raising awareness about Food Forward’s impact, pursuing sponsorships and income-generating opportunities year-round. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with exceptional communication, negotiation, and project management skills, able to lead multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment and

Qualifications

• Self-starter with proactive mindset and a drive to deliver results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across diverse audiences.
• Experience building and managing strategic partnerships and sponsorships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a growing portfolio of corporate partnerships and sponsorships.
• Identify and pursue income-generating opportunities, including events and campaigns.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to maximize impact and visibility.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Negotiation

Project management

Leadership

Relationship building

Job description

The Strategic Partnerships Manager will report to the Chief Development Officer. They will be responsible for managing a growing portfolio of corporate and other partnerships for fundraising and raising awareness about Food Forward’s impact. They will seek out, engage and maintain a wide array of income-generating corporate and event sponsorships, passive income relationships, and culinary and other creative partnerships throughout the year.

The ideal candidate must be a self-starter and possess exceptional communication, written, and critical thinking skills. They should be extremely proactive, personable, possess excellent multitasking and negotiation skills, and be able to keep small and large projects on schedule. They will demonstrate excellent leadership and project management skills; proficiency in creating and adhering to project timelines; enthusiasm and creativity; high level of professionalism with all stakeholders, including VIPs; and a high interest in learning. They will be flexible, a team player, able to work well under pressure, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, open-space environment.

The candidate should be passionate about hunger and food justice issues. Food Forward is rapidly expanding, and this position has strong potential for growth!

Food Forward is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strongly encourages people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with protected class backgrounds to apply. We value the individuals that we hire and look forward to creating a positive work environment for all identities.