Senior Director

Braven

. Shape a shared vision for BravenX with the Chief Regional Success & Innovation Officer and key stakeholders .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $122,500 - $144,910 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in partnership management, sales cycle ownership, and team development, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and strategic planning. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and build sustainable nonprofit partnerships.

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Partnership ManagementSales Cycle OwnershipData-Driven Decision-MakingTeam DevelopmentPublic Speaking

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Hard Skills

Qualitative AnalysisQuantitative AnalysisBudgetingForecastingSalesBusiness DevelopmentRevenue GenerationStrategic PlanningPerformance ReviewData Analysis

Soft Skills

CoachingFeedbackOrganizational SkillsCommunicationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit PartnershipsStakeholder EngagementProgram ImplementationTeam ManagementMarket Travel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape a shared vision for BravenX with the Chief Regional Success & Innovation Officer and key stakeholders
Own BravenX program implementation and performance across recruitment, course experience, and post-course supports
Lead BravenX-owned programming and jobs campaign data collection
Partner with Product and Central Accelerator teams on centrally owned elements, supports, and interventions
Monitor fit and satisfaction of Communications and Development delivery and provide actionable feedback
Own the end-to-end BravenX partnership and sales cycle
Source and qualify prospects and lead external BravenX pitch presentations
Secure nonprofit partner relationships and generate partnership revenue
Manage and deepen existing partnerships, ensuring satisfaction, retention, renewal, and growth
Lead partner acquisition deliverables and maintain accurate contract, grant, and internal documentation
Build standard operating procedures and tracking systems, including effective use of Salesforce
Serve as primary relationship owner for BravenX partners throughout the Accelerator and Post Accelerator experience
Represent Braven externally at conferences and events as needed
Manage and develop a high-performing team of full-time employees
Coach team members, provide feedback, create development plans, conduct performance reviews, and support learning
Own BravenX budgeting and forecasting and adjust resource allocation for financial sustainability
Recruit, hire, and onboard talent as needed
Contribute to organization-wide strategy and decision-making
Lead team planning, stepbacks, and retreats
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree
At least 7 years of related experience with a record of successful outcomes
At least 4 years of experience managing and coaching others
Advanced application of qualitative and quantitative analysis
Data-driven decision-making and ability to assemble and leverage data to build strategy
Significant experience in sales, business development, revenue-generating partnerships, or a related field (preferred)
Proven track record of building and managing strong external partnerships (preferred)
Strong public speaking and writing skills (preferred)
Strong strategic, analytical, and organizational skills (preferred)
Experience managing and developing high-performing teams (preferred)
Ability to work in-person in Chicago, Illinois or New York City, New York
Ability to travel 1–2 times per quarter across Braven’s markets and, in some cases, to key nonprofit partners
Authorized to work in the United States
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
One-month paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff
Annual salary growth based on performance
Career development opportunities
Recognition benefits