Director, Partnerships & Development

Director, Partnerships & Development Who We Are

Saver Life is a national nonprofit and advocacy organization using technology to improve the financial health of people living on low-to-moderate incomes. Through our fintech product, Saver Life helps our members build financial health and savings, with a personalized experience that includes financial content, savings rewards and incentives, trusted referrals, and access to a supportive online community. Leveraging our fintech product and research findings, we bring our members' voices and priorities into system-level conversations to ensure current and emerging products, programs, and policies support their unique financial health journeys.

Saver Life is seeking a bold, strategic, and entrepreneurial leader to shape and fuel the partnerships, relationships, and fundraising that power our next chapter. We are entering a period of accelerated growth with an ambitious strategy, a strong team, and a rare opportunity to scale impact nationally. This role is central to Saver Life’s future.

Reporting to the Executive Vice President, the Director of Partnerships & Development is an experienced, hands-on leader who thrives in a growth-stage, entrepreneurial environment. You will partner closely with the CEO and executive leadership to define and execute a partnership strategy that supports ambitious organizational and impact goals.

This role integrates philanthropic fundraising, enterprise partnerships, and institutional relationships into a single, cohesive development and partnership strategy. You will manage and develop a small, high-performing team while building the systems and relationships needed for long-term, sustainable growth.

1. Drive Strategic Partnerships and Revenue Growth

• Design, lead, and operationalize an integrated development strategy that aligns with Saver Life’s strategic priorities and impact goals.
• Build and grow a robust portfolio of philanthropic supporters and partnerships, including unions, credit unions, financial institutions, and workforce organizations, tied to ambitious revenue and impact targets.
• Lead the cultivation, negotiation, and closure of multi-year, six- and seven-figure partnerships and investments.
• Identify and pursue new partnership models, white space opportunities, and value propositions that expand Saver Life’s reach and sustainability.
• Ensure the development of compelling proposals, tailored pitches, and high-quality reporting that build partner confidence and drive long-term investment.

2. Lead and Represent with Influence

• Serve as an external ambassador for Saver Life — articulating our mission, value proposition, and strategic vision to prospective partners.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a small but mighty team to strengthen internal systems and alignment, ensuring Saver Life invests in the best systems and infrastructure to sustain our growth trajectory.
• Collaborate deeply across functions, including Programs, Member Experience (Product & Marketing), Communications, and Finance — to ensure alignment from strategy through execution.
• Engage senior leaders in partner organizations to cultivate trust, co-create shared agendas, and activate cross-sector collaboration.

3. Board of Directors Engagement & Governance

• Partner closely with the Executive Vice President and CEO to engage and activate the Board of Directors as strategic ambassadors, fundraisers, and thought partners.
• Support planning and execution of impactful board meetings, retreats, and strategic discussions that advance organizational priorities.
• Equip board members with the tools, messaging, and opportunities needed to effectively leverage their networks and champion Saver Life’s mission.
• Collaborate on board recruitment and onboarding to strengthen governance, diversity, and strategic expertise.
• Cultivate strong, trust-based relationships with individual board members to maximize their engagement, insights, and contributions.

• A strategic, entrepreneurial builder with a proven ability to translate vision into execution and sustainable outcomes.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and complexity — you create clarity, momentum, and…