Offer summary

Qualifications:

Strong research and analytical skills are essential., Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required., Proven experience with Salesforce and prospect outreach is necessary., Familiarity with the nonprofit sector and partnership development is preferred..

Key responsabilities:

Conduct in-depth research and analysis on prospects and trends to inform partnership strategy.

Manage a large contact database to identify prospective partners.

Represent the Strategic Alliances team at meetings, conferences, and events.

Support the Managing Director in tracking deadlines and project management.

Job description

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society.

The Strategic Alliances team works to identify and build mutually beneficial relationships with influential leaders, executives, philanthropists, and influencers in entertainment, sports and media to advance the Stand Together community’s mission. As a Strategic Alliances Senior Associate, you will support the Managing Director’s work in outreach and relationship development. This in-office position will be based in our Arlington, VA headquarters.

How You Will Contribute

Conduct in-depth research and analysis on prospects, trends, and influencers to inform our partnership strategy.

Manage a large contact database and utilize it to identify prospective partners.

Represent the Strategic Alliances team at internal and external meetings, conferences, and events.

Serve as a thought partner and sounding board for the Managing Director of Strategic Alliances.

Support the Managing Director in tracking deadlines and project management.

Manage the Director’s social media presence and develop a content strategy that will drive influencer engagement.

Develop materials for board meetings and presentations.

What You Will Bring

A passion for tackling our nation’s toughest challenges through bottom-up solutions and Stand Together’s principled approach to problem solving.

Strong research and analytical skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external facing audiences.

Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills with an eye for detail.

Proven Salesforce experience and prospect outreach skills.

Familiarity with the nonprofit sector, civic engagement, and partnership development.

The ability to develop strategies, be a thought partner, and robustly participate in our challenge process.

Grantee strategy and process experience is a plus but not a requirement.

A working knowledge of the MS Office Suite including Excel and PowerPoint.

What We Offer

Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.

A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.

Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.

Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.

Our Values: Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. Our culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers our employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.

We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success, and that is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity.

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