Head of Department

• Report to the CEO
• Lead the development and ongoing refinement of Michigan Central’s strategic plan
• Develop an impact framework to assess the reach, quality, and outcomes of programs and partnerships
• Align philanthropic and community engagement, partnership and government affairs, education and talent, innovation, and programming around shared strategic priorities
• Identify potential partners across nonprofit, philanthropic, educational, community, government, industry, corporate, and innovation sectors
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with key partners
• Represent the organization in strategic discussions
• Oversee the partnership portfolio at a strategic level
• Identify opportunities to deepen effective collaborations
• Address partnerships that are not meeting expectations
• Ensure community perspectives inform strategic planning, partnership development, program development, and impact assessment
• Support strategies that build trust, expand participation, and create sustained value for Detroit and Michigan residents and communities
• Connect philanthropic priorities and available resources with programs and partnerships advancing the charitable mission
• Provide strategic direction for government, education, workforce, talent, industry, and innovation partnerships
• Align partner resources, expertise, and networks with charitable goals
• Ensure partnership commitments are clear, appropriately governed, and supported by realistic measures of progress

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