Summary
The Lead Associate, Corporate Partnerships is a key member supporting the management and growth of the technology partnerships portfolio at Save the Children. You will work closely with the Managing Director, Corporate Partnerships and Senior Officer, Corporate Partnerships to drive revenue through new and existing partnerships and develop assets and value propositions reflecting needs across our domestic and international programs. In addition to supporting the team on large, complex partnerships, you will be responsible for managing and growing your own portfolio of partnerships to reach department revenue goals and drive impact for children in the US and around the world.
What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)
Account Support Managing Existing Partners (40%):

• Support team to develop, manage and steward existing high-profile corporate partnerships worth approximately $2.5M+.
• For all grants and commitments assigned, work with the account manager, program teams, writers and marketing and communications to ensure all reporting, media and communication commitments are met in a timely manner.
• Support the development of the vision, strategy and overall relationship with the corporate partner, as directed by the account lead.

Account Management & Growth (30%):

• Manage portfolio of 1-3 assigned corporate partners to deliver revenue of at least $500K annually. The Lead Associate will be responsible for all aspects of the partnership including corporate grant/contributions, cause promotions, GIK of product and/or expertise, employee engagement and communications planning.
• Work closely with the team to develop and adapt the relationship vision, strategy, engagement plan and key performance indicators for managed accounts. With the account manager, drive the proposal development process and ensure all reporting requirements are met.
• Liaise with other areas of Save the Children to ensure programs and campaigns are effectively executed, and track information related to the donor in our customer relationship management system.

Department Support (20%):

• Support the department in daily duties related to managing current partners, such as conducting research, drafting communications and creating pitch presentations.
• Contribute towards the implementation of the Corporate Team’s strategic plans as required and assigned.

Knowledge Management (10%):

• Actively develop strong working knowledge of agency and department level priorities.
• Conduct research on specific accounts, individuals, corporate philanthropy and Corporate Social Responsibility trends proactively and as assigned.
• Conduct data entry and maintenance as assigned in Save the Children’s customer relationship management system.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least 3 years of relevant experienc
• Proven success in presentation, communications and writing skills
• Proven ability to navigate challenging situations to achieve goals and deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and take initiative, with a high degree of internal and external customer service
• Demonstrated research capabilities
• Proven successful organizational skills and attention to detail
• Passion and commitment to Save the Children's mission and values
• Ability to travel, estimated at 10%, internationally & domestically as required
• Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in not-for-profit organizations with emphasis on client facing experience
• Understanding of latest trends in tech sector

Compensation
Save the Children is offering the following salary ranges for this position, dependent on candidate location:

• Geo 1 - NY Metro, DC, and other locations with labor costs significantly above national average: Target Salary for this position is $66,300 – $74,100 base salary

• Geo 2 - Locations around the US National Labor Cost Average: Target Salary for this position is $60,350 – $67,450 base salary

• Geo 3 - Locations significantly below the US National Labor Cost Average: Target Salary for this position is $54,400 – $60,800 base salary

The salary ranges listed above are for US based candidates. For candidates located outside of the US, salary ranges will be based on the salary scales of the local employer of record.
Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location (more information on job structure is available here). Employee may be eligible for an incentive program. Save the Children US also offers outstanding benefits that include health, dental, vision and life insurances, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, a retirement savings plan with employer contribution, paid vacation leave, safety & wellness leave, family leave, parental/adoption leave, caregiver leave, and much more.
About Save the Children
Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.
Our work for children and their families requires that we commit—at every opportunity—to work together to identify and dismantle persistent systemic and structural racism, inequality, and any other forms of discrimination in this country and beyond. As an anti-racist organization, Save the Children will not tolerate discrimination in any form—in our employment practices, amongst our staff, in our leadership or toward the people we serve. We stand in solidarity with all people to fight for equal rights, justice, inclusion, and belonging.
Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse.
Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all.


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