Senior Manager, Strategic Alliances – Corporate Partnerships

First Book

. Manage an assigned portfolio of corporate partnerships and maintain regular partner communication .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing corporate partnerships, including retention and growth strategies, while effectively coordinating cross-departmental projects. Proficient in preparing impactful proposals, reports, and presentations, with a strong focus on tracking performance metrics and budget management.

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Corporate Partnerships ManagementProposal DevelopmentProject CoordinationSalesforce ProficiencyBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Corporate PartnershipsFundraisingAccount ManagementProject ManagementProposal WritingReport PreparationBudget TrackingKPI TrackingData HandlingConfidentiality Compliance

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingInterpersonal SkillsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookProject Planning Tools

Industry Keywords

Corporate Social ResponsibilityPhilanthropyNonprofit ManagementEducation Sector PartnershipsPartner-Funded Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage an assigned portfolio of corporate partnerships and maintain regular partner communication
Support partner satisfaction, retention, and growth
Research partner priorities and philanthropic trends and identify aligned opportunities
Contribute to renewal plans, proposals, presentations, and partnership marketing materials
Develop plans for partnership activities, including scopes of work, timelines, budgets, roles, deliverables, and reporting milestones
Coordinate with Marketing & Communications, Network Engagement, E-Commerce, Operations, IT, Finance, and other colleagues to deliver agreed activities
Monitor progress, dependencies, and risks and raise bottlenecks and proposed solutions
Track program spending and communicate proposed changes to scope, budget, or partner commitments
Prepare partner deliverables, including annual and impact reports, presentations, and updates
Maintain partner, opportunity, and program records in Salesforce and planning tools
Track portfolio goals, OKRs, and KPIs and share insights and recommended adjustments with Strategic Alliances leadership
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, nonprofit management, or related field required
Five to seven years of experience in corporate partnerships, fundraising, account or client management, or partner-funded program management
Experience managing an ongoing portfolio of partner or client accounts with responsibility for renewal or retention, including accounts with an annual value greater than $500,000
Experience managing concurrent projects with assigned timelines and budgets
Experience preparing partner- or client-facing proposals, reports, and presentations
A writing sample is required during the interview process
Experience coordinating projects across multiple departments without direct supervisory authority
Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience with Salesforce or comparable CRM and project planning tools is preferred
Experience in corporate social responsibility, philanthropy, nonprofit, or education-sector partnerships is preferred
Experience handling confidential donor, partner, or financial information
Compliance with First Book's confidentiality and data-handling policies is a condition of employment
Travel up to 40% during peak periods for partner and organizational needs
Relocation assistance is not provided

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and dental insurance coverage
Life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
Paid vacation and sick leave
12 paid holidays annually
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
Employer-provided parking stipend (Washington, DC)