VP Partnerships: Education Innovation Catalyst

Axim Collaborative Inc; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Axim Collaborative is seeking a VP of Partnerships to shape and scale strategic collaborations for millions of learners. You will lead senior stakeholder engagement, funder communications, and cross‑functional execution, balancing mission impact with sustainable funding.

This hybrid Cambridge-based role requires travel and frequent in-person collaboration with a broad set of partners. You will drive strategy, identify opportunities, navigate complex partnerships, and guide teams toward

Qualifications

• Deep commitment to education equity and applying an equity lens across strategies and work streams.
• Experience developing partnerships in social enterprise, philanthropy, higher education or related sectors.
• Successful track record building or scaling partnerships, programs, or ventures from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Source, curate and manage a portfolio of strategic partner relationships with senior leaders.
• Apply theory of change and assessment frameworks to prioritize opportunities and define success.
• Structure partnerships that balance mission with financial sustainability and embed impact measurement.
• Oversee execution of projects and convenings, ensuring outcomes for partners and learners.
• Craft memos, proposals and presentations for funders and institutional partners.
• Represent Axim at external events and articulate its strategy to diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with the Senior Team to align goals, culture and budgets across departments.

Skills

Education equity

Partnership development

Fundraising

Strategic thinking

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field

Job description

Axim Collaborative is seeking a VP of Partnerships to shape and scale strategic collaborations for millions of learners. You will lead senior stakeholder engagement, funder communications, and cross‑functional execution, balancing mission impact with sustainable funding.

This hybrid Cambridge-based role requires travel and frequent in-person collaboration with a broad set of partners. You will drive strategy, identify opportunities, navigate complex partnerships, and guide teams toward