First Book · 5 hours ago
Manager, Nonprofit Partnerships Development
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $69K/yr
5+ years expFirst Book is a nonprofit organization focused on reducing barriers to education for children in under-resourced communities. They are seeking a Nonprofit Partnership Development Manager who will identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships with nonprofit and educational organizations, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and objectives.
BooksChildrenEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Identify, evaluate, and advance strategic opportunities within existing and prospective nonprofit partnerships to support aligned objectives and maximize impact
Establish and maintain professional relationships with mission-aligned nonprofit and education organizations through appropriate outreach, networking, and ongoing engagement
Support the development and execution of nonprofit partnerships in collaboration with the Director of Nonprofit Partnerships and designated senior leaders, consistent with internal approval processes
Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for assigned partnerships, ensuring communications, meetings, and follow-ups are timely, accurate, professional, and well-documented
Support the development and presentation of partnership concepts, pitches, and materials aligned with First Book’s mission, strategy, and approved messaging
Prepare and contribute to partnership documentation, including concept briefs, proposals, RFP responses, and presentations, in coordination with internal stakeholders
Project manage assigned partnership initiatives by developing and tracking timelines, deliverables, and milestones using approved project management tools
Maintain current knowledge of relevant education and education equity trends to inform partnership planning, discussions, and execution
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in Salesforce and other approved systems to track prospects, opportunities, partner accounts, and partnership status
Collaborate cross-functionally to support partnership activities that advance organizational objectives, including network growth and approved revenue initiatives
Manage multiple partnership priorities, apply strategic and tactical judgment, and adapt to changing needs while meeting established deadlines with accuracy and professionalism
Complete partnership-related special projects and participate in limited travel as required, consistent with role scope, organizational priorities, and applicable safety or public health considerations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required, or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in external client, partner, or account management roles
Demonstrated experience building, managing, and sustaining professional relationships with external stakeholders
Experience developing lead generation or partnership development strategies
Experience preparing grant proposals, partnership proposals, or responding to philanthropic RFPs
Strong business writing and presentation skills, including preparation of executive-facing and partner-facing materials
Demonstrated project management experience, including managing timelines, deliverables, and competing priorities
Experience using customer relationship management (CRM) systems, such as Salesforce, for tracking partner activity and opportunities
Experience using project management tools, such as Monday or similar platforms
Proficiency with standard business software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Benefits
Eligibility for medical and dental insurance coverage, in accordance with plan terms.
Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, subject to plan provisions.
Paid vacation leave, accrued in accordance with organizational policy.
Paid sick leave, provided in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Up to twelve (12) paid holidays annually, subject to organizational schedule and business needs.
Eligibility to participate in the organization’s 401(k) retirement plan, including employer matching contributions, in accordance with plan documents.
Eligibility for an employer-provided parking stipend, subject to program guidelines and business needs.
Company
First Book
First Book is a nonprofit social enterprise specializes in providing books and educational resources to schools.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kyle Zimmer
Co-founder, President and CEO
Wendy Lin
Chief Financial Officer
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