National Geographic Society · 7 hours ago
Sr. Manager, Partnership Communications
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $100K/yr
7+ years expNational Geographic Society is seeking a Senior Manager for Partnership Communications to develop and direct impactful communications campaigns that support institutional partnership development. This role involves strategic advising, partnership relationship management, and overseeing communication strategies to engage and grow support from corporate, government, and foundation partners.
Non ProfitSocial ImpactWildlife Conservation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as strategic advisor and thought partner to Senior Director, Partnership Communications in support of creative and compelling multiplatform marketing campaigns that engage, retain and grow corporate, government and foundation supporters
Work with Advancement (particularly the Institutional Partnerships team) and Centralized Communications, to co-create strategies, content, and collateral that build momentum, excitement, and commitment with our high-touch partners and prospects
Work with Advancement Marketing and other key internal stakeholders to create presentations, communications case studies, and other collateral demonstrating how our impact work is supported by partners and prospects
Contribute to development of presentations, solicitations, case studies, and other communications materials that demonstrate the value of the Society’s mission and impact work to current and prospective institutional supporters
Develop, implement and manage workflows and SOPs to activate, track and report on partnership communications benefits, deliverables and engagements
Serve as a partner-facing Communications Relationship Manager for 7-10 current and 3-5 prospective partners, working in close collaboration with the Advancement Relationship Manager and directly with the partner to operationalize and deliver upon discrete communications activities
For assigned partnerships: leverage storytelling techniques to develop a clear communications strategy that creates an emotional connection with prospective and current donors, compels their support and delivers upon contracted recognition benefits
Working closely with the Senior Director, Partnerships Communications, manage dedicated comms and marketing budgets for funded impact partnerships for which this role serves as the Communications Relationship Manager
Working closely with the Senior Director, Partnership Communications, oversee Centralized Communications division review, approval and tracking of gift agreements, licensing agreements and other contracts, coordinating with requesters and appropriate stakeholders to ensure accuracy and compliance with Society standards, and securing timely approvals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred (Communications, Marketing, Business, etc.)
7+ years of experience in marketing or communications, preferably in a non-profit environment
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present a broad range of concepts in a clear, compelling, and accurate manner
Experience developing and executing targeted communications strategies to attract and engage specific audiences
Deep understanding of current marketing and communications techniques and best practices, especially within the nonprofit or CSR/ESG sector
Detail-oriented with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Self-starter with ability to plan and lead projects independently from concept to launch
Excellent professional judgment, with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately
Preferred
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and InCopy preferred
Experience supervising vendors and processes
Experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud products
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Engaging and comprehensive wellness program
401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months of employment
Flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (15 days for new hires in their first year, prorated based on the number of pay periods remaining in the year) and 10 days of sick leave
12 paid holidays
A paid winter break between December 25 and 31 (May not apply to all roles that are required to work during high volume seasons or essential workers. Please check with the hiring manager for confirmation.)
Paid parental leave
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility benefits
Learning and development opportunities
Lifestyle Spending Account
Pet adoption assistance and insurance
Pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy
Employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit
A variety of National Geographic discounts and perks
Company
National Geographic Society
National Geographic Society has funded the best and brightest individuals dedicated to scientific discovery and understanding of our world.
Founded in 1888Washington, District of Columbia, USA
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.5MKey Investors
Principal FoundationAlfred P. Sloan Foundation
2025-11-12Grant· $0.5M
2012-01-01Grant· $1.5M
2008-01-01Grant· $1.5M
Leadership Team
Jill Tiefenthaler
Chief Executive Officer
Caroline Tippett
Vice President of Institutional Partnerships
Recent News
2026-01-20
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