The Partner Engagement Manager manages a portfolio of corporate funders and is responsible for driving corporate fundraising, partner renewals, and revenue growth through strategic account management. This role develops and executes fundraising strategies that strengthen corporate partnerships, secure renewed and expanded investments, and deliver an exceptional partner experience.
Reporting to the Director of Partner Engagement, this role owns a portfolio of corporate funders with accountability for renewal, retention, and revenue growth. Success in this role requires experience managing corporate donor relationships, leading renewal conversations, identifying expansion opportunities, and achieving fundraising or revenue goals.
This is an individual contributor role with the potential for future people management responsibilities.
This role requires strong fundraising and relationship management skills, sound judgment, and the ability to prioritize efficiently. The ideal candidate is collaborative, proactive, and comfortable communicating with stakeholders at varying levels of seniority, from program contacts to executive leaders. They are motivated by continuous improvement and committed to Girls Who Code’s mission and values around diversity, equity, and inclusion.
This role is NY-based and requires 2 days in-office per week, in compliance with our hybrid work policy.
Key Responsibilities
Own a portfolio of corporate partners with accountability for annual fundraising, renewal, retention, and revenue growth goals.Develop and execute strategic account plans that position partners for successful renewals and expanded investment.Lead renewal strategy and fundraising conversations for assigned partners, including proposal development, benefit negotiations, and stewardship planning.Manage moves management activities for assigned partners, including tracking key milestones, renewal timelines, and action itemsAnalyze partnership data and trends, with guidance from the Director, to inform renewal planning, forecasting, and growth opportunitiesLeverage partner feedback, survey data, and engagement insights to strengthen renewal strategy and overall partner experienceCollaborate cross-functionally to deliver partner benefits, sponsorship commitments, and stewardship activities that support successful fundraising renewals and long-term partner retention.Create concise and compelling written materials, including partner proposals, reports, briefing documents, and concept notesBuild strong knowledge of Girls Who Code programs and serve as a key liaison between internal teams and external partnersAdvocate internally for partner priorities and strategic relationship needsTrack and maintain accurate partnership activity, engagement data, and renewal forecasting within Salesforce and related systemsRepresent Girls Who Code at partner meetings, events, and convenings as neededDemonstrate willingness to manage a potential future Partner Engagement Associate hire, providing mentorship, guidance, and portfolio support as the team grows
Qualifications
4-5 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years managing corporate fundraising, corporate philanthropy, corporate partnerships, strategic account management, or business development with responsibility for revenue, renewals, or growth goals.Experience leading fundraising, renewal, sponsorship, or investment conversations with corporate partners.Demonstrated success managing a portfolio with fundraising, renewal, retention, or revenue targets.Experience managing corporate philanthropy or CSR partnerships is strongly preferred.Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneouslyDemonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across internal and external stakeholdersStrong written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing partner-facing materialsAbility to work independently, adapt to shifting priorities, and identify opportunities for improvementStrong sense of accountability to deadlines, fundraising goals, and portfolio performanceComfort working across distributed and in-person teamsExperience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce, or willingness to learn quicklyFamiliarity with sales engagement tools such as Yesware or similar platforms preferredInterest in or knowledge of technology, education, workforce equity, or the nonprofit sector preferredAlignment with our mission to close the gender gap in technology fields through a dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion
Girls Who Code is committed to building a truly diverse and inclusive organization with a focus on valuing, serving, and understanding our target constituents, while challenging all stakeholders to think inclusively for the betterment of our programs.
Girls Who Code is an equal opportunity employer committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its hiring and promotion process without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, partnership status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital, parental or familial status, national origin, ethnicity, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis. Racial and ethnic minorities and men are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. GWC is not able to sponsor employment visas.
GWC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. For individuals with a disability who would like to request an accommodation, please contact hr@girlswhocode.com
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