Vice President, Brand Partnerships and Philanthropy

Crisis Text Line; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking non-profit organization as the Vice President of Brand Partnerships and Philanthropy. In this fully remote role, you will spearhead innovative strategies to drive fundraising success and enhance brand partnerships. With a focus on collaboration and data-driven decision-making, you will lead a dedicated team to achieve ambitious revenue goals while fostering a culture of philanthropy. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of mental well-being through impactful partnerships and sustainable growth, all while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package designed with equity in mind.

Benefits

20 paid holidays

Flexible paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

403B retirement plan

12 weeks paid parental leave

Student loan repayment

Virtual childcare platform

Mental health stipend

Internet service stipend

Professional development stipend

Qualifications

• 10+ years in brand partnerships and philanthropy required.
• Experience leading a fundraising function of $50-100 million annually.

Responsibilities

• Drive fundraising targets and develop impactful relationships.
• Lead team to achieve revenue forecasts and growth.

Skills

Brand Partnerships

Philanthropy

Partnership Management

Fundraising Strategy

Team Leadership

Data Analysis

Tools

Salesforce

Apollo

Job description

Vice President, Brand Partnerships and Philanthropy

Department Summary
Crisis Text Line is a fast-moving, growing non-profit organization with a big vision and a critical mission. To serve our mission and vision, each role must be agile and flexible to meet the business's needs, aligning daily work with business priorities defined by managers and team leaders.

This is a fully remote position.

The Advancement Team is the cornerstone of our organization, serving as a center of excellence for Brand Partnerships, Philanthropy, Marketing, and Communications. We strategically cultivate and sustain a balanced ecosystem of revenue growth, intentional partnerships, and brand strength, all while advancing our mission. Together, we are shaping the future of mental well being, one innovation, and meaningful connection at a time.

Role
The Vice President of Brand Partnerships and Philanthropy drives and influences the achievement of annual fundraising targets while contributing to the organization's financial resilience and long-term growth, fostering a strong brand partnerships and philanthropy culture. Excellence will be achieved by creating and delivering a partnership and philanthropy strategy to achieve revenue goals, develop and manage impactful relationships, maintain a dynamic network of contacts, and stay informed about industry trends.

Responsibilities

Direct Report Management

• Lead your team to achieve results in a mission-aligned way.
• Set thoughtful and reliable revenue forecasts.
• Provide consistent and actionable performance feedback based on clear, impact-focused goals.
• Develop a high performing fundraising philosophy.
• Deliver ambitious growth in annual and recurring revenue.
• Responsible for recruiting top talent across these functions.

Brand Partnership Leadership

• Develop a multi-year, global revenue strategy, grounded in data insights and high-impact resource utilization.
• Evaluate and refine processes to identify and cultivate revenue partnerships that align with business objectives, enhance efficiency, expand market reach, and improve service offerings.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop strategic plans and initiatives to maximize brand partnership benefits.
• Lead negotiations of new, large scale brand partnership agreements.

Philanthropy Leadership

• Steward strategy development that expands and strengthens the fundraising pipeline through intentional corporate and philanthropic partnerships and professional networks.
• Oversee and support the creation of compelling proposals, detailed grants, and donor reports.
• Align organization objectives with grant and funding opportunities by collaborating with service delivery teams.

Partnership and Philanthropy Stewardship

• Develop domestic and global donor stewardship plans to sustain engagement and increase future contributions.
• Leverage and optimize use of sales and grant management and communications tools and platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Apollo).
• Explore and implement creative collaboration opportunities with partners/donors that align with org strengths and goals.
• Define performance expectations and provide ongoing support to ensure compliance with contractual terms and optimize brand partnership results.
• Drive improvement of cross-functional processes for more efficient and successful grant applications and stewardship.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in brand partnerships, philanthropy, and partnership management.
• Minimum of 5 years leading a large fundraising function of $50-100 million annually.
• Proven ability to lead major gifts, sponsorships, and large grant awards ($5-10 million).
• Experience leading a team across global partnership and donor markets.
• Advanced knowledge of grants and sales management tools.
• Expected travel 30-45%.

Reliable High-Speed Internet Required: Must have a stable high-speed internet connection to support seamless remote collaboration, virtual meetings, online job tasks, etc.

The full salary range for this position, across all United States geographies, is $170,016 - $200,000 per year. The upper portion of the salary range is typically reserved for existing employees who demonstrate strong performance over time. Starting salary will vary by location, qualifications, and prior experience; during the interview process, candidates will learn the starting salary range applicable for their location. We pay competitively in the tech-forward nonprofit space and offer a robust benefits package.

Only candidates in the following states will be eligible for employment: CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, IA, MD, MA, MI, MO, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA.

Benefits
Crisis Text Line employee benefits are thoughtfully designed using an equity lens, acknowledging that we are all unique human beings with individual life circumstances that require flexibility and support.

Benefits Include

• 20 paid holidays including:
• Federal holidays like Juneteenth and Labor Day
• Election day
• Holiday break from Dec 24 through January 1
• 2 renewal days
• 2 floating holidays
• Flexible paid time off, including:
• 15 vacation days
• 3 personal days
• 7 sick days
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for the staff member and family at no cost to the employee.
• 403B retirement plan (the nonprofit equivalent of a 401K): 3% contribution by Crisis Text Line to support building financial wellness, regardless of personal contribution.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave (after 6 months of employment).
• Student loan repayment (after 2 years of continuous full time service).
• Family support through a virtual childcare platform.
• Stipends/Allowances:
• Mental health (Monthly)
• Internet Service (Monthly)
• Professional Development (Annual)
• Wellness (Annual)
• Home office setup (One time/First year)

(Benefits are only for US-based employees. International benefits may differ).

Seniority level: Executive

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Non-profit Organizations

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