Strategic Partnership Director

Position Overview: 

The Strategic Partnership Director at The Impact Center will play a pivotal role in driving growth and expanding our impact through strategic collaborations and identifying and recruiting high-potential candidates to participate in our prestigious leadership programs, including our Women’s Leadership Institute and specifically our Women’s Executive Leadership Program. 

Our proven track record of leadership development programming provides the structure, content, and peer support to do what leaders so rarely have time and space to do, reflect on their leadership and careers in the context of who they are and what they want to achieve with their lives.

Approaching our 20th anniversary, we are dedicated to scaling our impact, especially through our Women’s Leadership Institute, driven by a new three-year strategic plan. This pivotal role is designed to cultivate new partnerships and recruit individuals by introducing The Impact Center to a wide range of stakeholders, decision-makers, and potential program participants.

This position is ideal for a dynamic, results-driven professional who excels in building relationships and forging strategic partnerships.  Whether you have a background in business development, partnership development, leadership development, executive recruiting, or a related field, this position offers an exciting opportunity to drive meaningful change and promote diversity in leadership.

Join us in making a difference!

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Partnership Development: Identify, cultivate, and manage strategic partnerships that align with the organization's mission and goals.
• Candidate Outreach: Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates for the Women’s Executive Leadership Program through direct outreach, networking, and targeted marketing efforts.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including corporations, foundations, educational institutions, as well as potential participants, including senior-level executives, key decision makers, managers, and professionals, to generate interest and encourage program applications.
• Collaboration Initiatives: Develop joint programs, initiatives, and campaigns with partners to advance leadership development objectives and broaden organizational reach.
• Revenue Generation: Drive revenue growth through partnerships, sponsorships, and collaborative funding opportunities.
• Proposal Development: Lead the development of partnership proposals, agreements, and presentations tailored to the needs and priorities of potential partners.
• Pipeline Management: Maintain a robust pipeline of potential candidates by continuously identifying and nurturing relationships with new prospects and maintaining relationships with alumni and program stakeholders.
• Networking and Representation: Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and meetings to promote our mission and identify partnership opportunities.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Track and evaluate partnership performance, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and delivering measurable impact as well as evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with internal teams (such as program development, marketing, and operations) to ensure seamless execution of partnership initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Require 7-10 years of experience in strategic partnership development, executive recruitment, marketing, or a related field.
• Track Record: Proven success in securing and managing partnerships that drive organizational growth and impact.
• Results Orientation: Demonstrated ability to set and achieve ambitious goals, with a focus on outcomes and impact.
• Relationship Building: Exceptional interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with senior level executives, decision makers, and professionals across multiple industries and organizations.
• Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic and analytical skills, with the ability to identify opportunities and develop effective partnership strategies.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate program benefits, requirements, and value propositions to senior level executives and diverse audiences.
• Marketing Acumen: Familiarity with digital marketing tools and strategies, including social media platforms, email marketing, and content management systems, to effectively promote programs and engage prospective participants.
• Organizational Skills: Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including program development, marketing, and operations, to achieve recruitment goals and enhance program success.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Personal Attributes:

• Passion: A genuine passion for leadership development and a commitment to making a positive impact in the field.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Team Player: Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, with a proactive and supportive approach to working with colleagues.
• Integrity: High ethical standards and a commitment to transparency and accountability in all partnerships and interactions.