Director – Employer Partnerships

Braven

. Manage a portfolio of 45 high-stakes relationships and prospects with national business and finance industry partners .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $87,200 - $108,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing high-stakes partnerships and achieving revenue goals, with strong skills in strategic storytelling and relationship-building. Proficient in data analysis and systems thinking to enhance partnership frameworks and cultivate new opportunities.

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Partnership ManagementStrategic ThinkingData AnalysisRelationship BuildingEvent Planning

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisPartnership ManagementRevenue GenerationStrategic StorytellingProspect Research

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving MindsetAttention to DetailProactive Approach

Industry Keywords

Business PartnershipsNonprofit SectorVolunteer RecruitmentStakeholder EngagementEvent Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a portfolio of 45 high-stakes relationships and prospects with national business and finance industry partners
Drive annual revenue goals of $3.5-$4M+
Recruit 650+ volunteer mentors and coaches from the business and finance portfolio
Collaborate on 10+ student-facing events annually
Provide customer service to executive sponsors and frontline stakeholders
Use data and strategic storytelling to build and deepen partner relationships
Develop and refine internal engagement strategy memos for portfolio partners
Research potential partners and develop cultivation plans
Cultivate new partnerships, craft pitches, negotiate strategic agreements, and renew existing partnerships
Engage Braven’s CEO, Head of Employer Partnerships, and Executive Directors across 8 regions to advance partnerships
Use data and trends to improve partnership frameworks, prospecting strategy, and cultivation approaches
Collaborate across departments and with subject-matter experts on shared-value relationships
Manage partnership pipeline tracking, prospect research, and national events
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-7 years of experience managing partnerships with a track record of achieving ambitious outcomes
Preferred: 2+ years of experience as an account manager or leading corporate partnerships for a nonprofit
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Systems thinking and ability to involve key stakeholders strategically
Strategic thinking, storytelling, and organizational skills
Ability to plan 2-3 months ahead, create timelines and meeting agendas, and keep stakeholders informed
Strong attention to detail and accuracy with written content and data analysis
Proactive, curious, resourceful, creative, strategic, and problem-solving mindset
Receptive to constructive feedback and committed to professional growth
Demonstrated commitment to building strong and welcoming cultures and developing others
Exemplification of Braven’s core values
Experience informing belief in Braven’s mission and preparing the candidate to work with Braven’s student Fellow population
Ability to work in-person in Atlanta, Chicago, Newark, or New York City
Ability to travel out of state 6-12 times annually for team retreats, events, and meetings
Ability to work approximately 10-15 nights and/or weekends per year for Braven events
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Braven does not offer employment visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited vacation time, plus organization-wide holidays and week-long shutdowns in July and at the end of the calendar year (minimum 20 days per year)
$25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health
401(k) contribution match up to 5% of base annual salary, starting the first full month
85% coverage of health insurance premiums for employee and dependents
12 weeks of paid parental leave
One-month paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff
Salary growth based on performance
Recognition and career development opportunities
Flexible work arrangement: office 3 days per week and remote 2 days per week