Partnership Manager

Partnership Manager

Full time, Compensation: $66,200 - $85,000 per year; DOE.

Identifies and cultivates relationships with priority donors and prospects, develops and implements fundraising plans, and works collaboratively with other staff to meet predetermined fundraising goals.

• Maintain and manage a comprehensive partnership pipeline, tracking prospective and active partners, engagement levels, and opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of partnership activities, communications, and outcomes.
• Track and report on partnership metrics and progress toward strategic goals.

• Support the development and maintenance of relationships with local and global partners.
• Serve as a point of contact ensuring consistent communication and stewardship.
• Coordinate partner engagement activities such as meetings and events, including managing events at SCF and representing SCF at other venues.

• Assist in identifying and qualifying potential partners.
• Support partner onboarding processes including coordination of agreements (e.g., MOUs).
• Collaborate with leadership to expand partnerships.

• Connect partnerships to student opportunities such as internships, practicums, and workforce pathways.
• Align partnerships with academic programs and workforce initiatives.

• Prepare reports and presentations on partnership activity.
• Support planning and execution of partnership initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong relationship management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate across teams, and analyze partnership data.
• Familiarity and knowledge of the Conservation sector is strongly preferred.

• Experience working in higher education, conservation, sustainability, or related sectors.
• Experience managing or supporting partnerships with external organizations.
• Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce or Hub Spot for tracking relationships and activities.
• Experience working with diverse organization types including nonprofits, government agencies, and corporations.
• Experience supporting student-facing or workforce development initiatives.
• Evidence of strategic thinking and ability to identify opportunities for growth and engagement.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trust-based relationships.

• Climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of being in a stationary position.
• Constantly uses and operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
• Ability to clearly communicate and exchange accurate information to perform essential duties.
• Expected to be responsive to customers, engaged in work production, resourceful, flexible, and respectful of others.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Local, domestic, and occasional international travel may be required.

Driving is not required for this position.

Campus:
Tempe

No Federal Funding

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.