Strategic Partnerships and Development Director
Zero21
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: California • United States
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About the role
- Reporting to the Executive Director, the Strategic Development & Partnerships Director oversees the strategy and operational excellence of Outdoor Afro’s partnerships and development efforts.
- Driving revenue generation and partnership opportunities.
- Emphasizes building strong departmental processes and managing donor relations technology.
- Streamlining grant administration and ensuring alignment between development operations and organizational goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field such as Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, or another relevant area.
- Master's Degree (Preferred but not mandatory): Advanced degrees like an MBA, Master's in Nonprofit Management, or a related discipline a plus.
- 8-10 years in fund and/or business development roles, w/ significant portion of time spent in leadership or managerial positions. Candidates with corporate sales, account management and corporate partnership development are encouraged to apply.
- Demonstrated experience optimizing development department operations, including refining processes, implementing new technologies, and managing donor relations software.
- Proven track record of successful fundraising, including cultivating and maintaining relationships, securing major gifts, planning fundraising events, and grant writing.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects and tracking key performance indicators; experience using project management software such as Asana.
- Advanced skills in the G-Suite and/or MS Office. Experience managing donor relations software (CRM), Salesforce, or similar software is required.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
fundraisinggrant writingproject managementprocess optimizationkey performance indicatorsbusiness developmentaccount managementcorporate partnership developmentdonor relations management
Soft Skills
leadershiprelationship buildingcommunicationstrategic thinkingorganizational skills
Certifications
Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeMBAMaster's in Nonprofit Management