Quantum Connections · 1 day ago
Director, Relationship Development
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expQuantum Connections is a nonprofit organization focused on reconnecting humanity through transformative dialogue practices. The Director, Relationship Development, will lead the effort in building strategic relationships, drive program partnerships, and contribute to mission-aligned growth while ensuring effective communication and collaboration across teams.
Professional Training & Coaching
Responsibilities
Identify and pursue high-potential relationships across sectors (business, education, philanthropy, civic) that align with our mission and program offerings
Initiate contact, lead discovery conversations, and tailor engagement and solutions pathways that meet prospect needs while maintaining program integrity
Build trust-based, long-term relationships with individuals and institutions that can become champions, clients, funders, or thought partners
Drive participation in our signature offerings (e.g., •Connecting at Work•, •Work Skills•, Connected Classrooms, Safe Conversations Certification Programs) by cultivating strong-fit clients and partners
Manage the full arc of opportunity development—from initial outreach to close—while maintaining clear, mission-driven communication
Collaborate with the Chief Operations Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and Chief Learning Officer to ensure alignment between client needs and programmatic capabilities
Co-develop messaging strategies and audience-specific narratives that connect our work to organizational pain points, social impact priorities, and leadership trends
Translate our vision into language that resonates in corporate, educational, nonprofit, and civic contexts
Support thought leadership initiatives (panels, talks, op-eds) that raise visibility and attract potential partners
Collaborate closely with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure organizational priorities are reflected in partnership cultivation strategy
Contribute to team planning, campaign design, and stakeholder engagement strategy from a relational lens
Maintain CRM data and support performance tracking related to outreach, conversion, and relationship health
Qualification
Required
Ten-plus (10+) years of experience in business development, relationship management, client success, fundraising, or partnership cultivation (preferably in both nonprofit and commercial environments)
A proven ability to engage diverse audiences with confidence, empathy, and purpose—leading to measurable growth in partnerships or revenue
Comfort with consultative selling or value-based fundraising, and an ability to move from discovery to close with authenticity
Strong understanding of organizational dynamics, leadership development, and social-emotional learning
Clear, persuasive communicator with excellent listening skills and natural storytelling instincts
Deep alignment with our mission and an ability to represent it with credibility and care
Passion for dialogue, human connection, and systems-level change
Proven track record of building efficient, human-centered systems that support scale
A heart for mission, a mind for systems, and an eye for design
Benefits
Mission Accomplishment Plan (MAP) incentive
Commission opportunity
Complementary benefit package
Competitive base salary
Benefit package
Fast-start bonus opportunity
Scaled-commission schedule
Company
Quantum Connections
Quantum Connections is transforming how organizations approach employee engagement, retention, and profitability in today’s rapidly evolving workplace.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Dennis S. Holland
Chief Executive Officer & Board Member
Melissa Steffy
Chief Operating Officer
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