Director – National Partnerships
About the job
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word) or equivalent tools.
- Ability to develop presentations, analyses, and partnership materials.
- A bachelor's degree (BA, BS, BBA, etc.) from a four-year college or university, or equivalent.
- At least 8 years of demonstrated experience originating and managing partnerships in corporate, nonprofit, or related sectors.
- Knowledge of partnership strategy, business development, and relationship management practices.
- Understanding of cross-functional collaboration within complex, matrixed organizations.
- Firm understanding of legal considerations, including compliance and intellectual property, that arise in partnership considerations.
- Develop and implement a national partnerships strategy aligned to GSUSA’s mission, brand, and organizational priorities.
- Audit and maintain a landscape assessment of existing relationships and current and past partnerships.
- Identify, vet, and solicit high-impact partners across corporate, nonprofit, philanthropic, and cultural sectors.
- Originate and cultivate senior-level external relationships to build a strong partnership pipeline.
- Design and structure partnerships and negotiate business terms, working with legal colleagues who lead contract drafting, review, and execution.
- Manage a portfolio of partnerships, including prioritization, lifecycle management, renewal, and expansion.
- Ensure every agreement includes an activation plan defining what GSUSA delivers, what councils need to activate, what the partner communicates to its network, and how both parties are held accountable.
- Work with internal teams, including Program, Marketing, Membership, Fund Development, Licensing, and Strategy & Planning, to design partnerships that are additive and aligned.
- Build the intake, evaluation, and tracking system for national partnerships, including the pipeline of council-sourced opportunities.
- Prepare analyses and recommendations for the Executive Management Team and National Board, and report partnership priorities and progress to council CEOs.
- Represent GSUSA externally at industry events, convenings, and partner engagements.
- Monitor external trends and partnership innovations to inform strategy and identify opportunities.
- Collaborate with communications partners to align partnership storytelling and external positioning with brand strategy.
- Attend evening and weekend events as required.
- Experience in mission-driven or nonprofit organizations.
- Exposure to national-level partnerships and cross-sector collaboration.
- Experience with partnership tracking tools, CRM systems, and analytics platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to engage senior executives and external partners as a trusted advisor.
- Experience working in federated or highly matrixed organizational environments.
About the company
Girl Scouts is a nonprofit youth development program that helps girls build confidence, leadership, and citizenship through hands-on activities like camping, first aid, community service, and earning badges. Girls participate in troops and programs that emphasize values such as honesty, fairness, courage, compassion, character, sisterhood, and citizenship. The organization measures progress through rank advancements and special awards (Bronze, Silver, and Gold). With a history dating to 1912, it operates nationwide with about 2.3 million members who contribute millions of hours of service. The goal is to empower girls and provide cross-cultural learning opportunities and exposure to global issues, fostering practical skills and community impact.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
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Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1912
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What believers are saying
- September 8, 2026 Sparkables and Patch Pals widen reach to allergy-sensitive families and pet owners.
- January 6, 2026 Exploremores and Adobe sponsorship refreshed cookie demand and marketing.
- July 28, 2026 Girl Scouts Unite gathered 10,000+ supporters, signaling durable community engagement.
What critics are saying
- Membership dues rose in 2024, then 2026 proposals targeted $85 girls and $45 adults.
- Syracuse membership fell 65% since 2016, showing troop attrition and urban decay.
- By 2027, persistent council losses break cookie distribution and volunteer pipelines, undermining GSUSA’s model.
What makes Girl Scouts unique
- GSUSA’s 2.3 million girls and 75 million service hours create unmatched scale.
- The Cookie Program teaches entrepreneurship through a national brand and local council economics.
- Telva McGruder’s July 2026 GM-backed board leadership strengthens corporate governance credibility.
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Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
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Paid Sick Leave
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401(k) Company Match
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Wellness Program
Company News
Girl Scouts host 12th annual Geek is Glam STEM expo. Posted: Oct 11, 2026 / 04:39 PM EDT Updated: Oct 11, 2026 / 04:39 PM EDT WORCESTER, Mass. (WWLP) - More than 300 middle school girls from across central and western Massachusetts gathered at Worcester Polytechnic Institute on Saturday for the 12th annual Geek Is Glam STEM Expo hosted by the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts. The event provided hands-on learning opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics for girls in grades 4 through 8. According to organizers, those years are a critical period when many girls begin losing interest in STEM subjects and may view related careers as out of reach. More than 60 educational and community partners participated in the expo, offering workshops, career panel discussions and demonstrations led by professionals in science, engineering and technology fields. Participants explored topics ranging from robotics and chemistry to coding and design while meeting women working in STEM careers and learning about potential career paths. Organizers said the annual event aims to build confidence, spark curiosity and encourage girls to pursue opportunities in STEM through hands-on experiences and mentorship. Geek Is Glam was supported by several sponsors, including Champion Investment Sponsors eClinicalWorks and Dietz & Company Architects. All facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by WWLP. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat information into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by WWLP staff before being published.
Dogs and food sensitive people are excited for these 2 new Girl Scout cookies. The Girl Scouts of the USA have announced two new additions to their famous cookie lineup, and they are definitely thinking outside the cookie box. The two new treats are Girl Scout Sparkables, made for people with food allergies, and Patch Pals, a soft-baked treat made specifically for dogs. Yes. Your dog can now have a Girl Scout Cookie. An allergy-friendly cookie added to the lineup. Girl Scout Sparkables are oatmeal cookies packed with chocolate chips and sprinkles. They were developed with allergy-friendly food company Partake and are made without the nine major food allergens. And then there's the dog cookie. Now for the important stuff. Patch Pals are soft-baked, blueberry muffin-flavored treats created specifically for dogs. The Girl Scouts teamed up with dog-focused company BARK to create the new snack. Each Patch Pal will also feature one of four different patch designs inspired by classic Girl Scout experiences. * Girl Scouts (The Official Girl Scouts Logo) * Community (Heart) * Exploration (Compass with N, E, S, W) * Play (Tennis Ball) It's about time the dog got something for all those years of watching B100 Quad Cities eat cookies without sharing. You'll have to wait until 2027. You can't get your paws on these new cookies quite yet. Girl Scout Sparkables and Patch Pals will be available online for direct shipping starting January 12, 2027, when the national Girl Scout Cookie season begins. If your dog suddenly starts sitting next to you every time you open a cookie box, don't say B100 Quad Cities didn't warn you. Four chains that don't use real pumpkin in their pumpkin spice lattes. B100 Quad Cities has entered pumpkin spice season, which makes summer-lovers cringe... while fall-lovers are trying to pretend they don't have the A.C. on, while they get out their pinecone- and pumpkin-themed decorations. Here's a question for pumpkin spice latte aficionados: Do you care if your PSL contains ACTUAL pumpkin... or are you fine with whatever ingredients are in that delicious, mysterious pumpkin spice syrup? TheTakout.com has a list of FOUR chains that DON'T use real pumpkin in their PSLs. They are:
Girl Scouts reveals allergy-friendly cookie & dog treats for 2027. Posted: Sep 8, 2026 / 05:28 PM EDT Updated: Sep 8, 2026 / 05:28 PM EDT GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) - Girl Scouts will add two new items, Sparkables and Patch Pals, to its 2027 cookie lineup. The new sparkables are the first ever allergy-friendly Girl Scout cookie. The Girl Scouts worked with Partake to help eliminate the nine most common food allergies while still creating a cookie that you would want to eat. The second new addition is Patch Pals, which are cookies for dogs. These new additions to the Girl Scout cookie lineup will be available online and will go on sale beginning January 12, 2027. The regular Girl Scout cookie season runs from January 16 through March 14.
Girl Scouts of the USA unveils new additions including a cookie for dogs. Girl Scouts of the USA Debuts Patch Pals(TM), Its First Dog Cookie, and Girl Scout Sparkables. By: Kelly Broderick Posted 9:20 AM, Sep 08, 2026 Cookie season may not be for a few months, but Girl Scouts of the USA is already unveiling a new lineup! On Tuesday, the nonprofit organization unveiled two first-of-their-kind additions: Patch Pals, developed with BARK, and Girl Scout Sparkables, developed with Partake. BARK is the "world's most dog-centric company" and Partake "is a Certified B Corp that works to provide everyone the ability to share in life's joys - big and small." These online exclusives will join beloved classics like Thin Mints, Samoas/Caramel deLites and Peanut Butter Patties(R)/Tagalongs! Patch Pals is a blueberry muffin-flavored cookie created just for dogs and features four "patch" designs. Sparkables are Girl Scouts first-ever cookie developed for families navigating certain food allergies. It's developed in a facility designed to avoid the nine major food allergens. This option is a crunchy oatmeal cookie with chocolate chips and colorful sprinkles. Girl Scout Cookie season is recognized nationally from January through April and these new additions will be available exclusively online for direct shipping beginning January 12.
Girl Scouts of the USA debuts Patch Pals(TM), its first dog cookie, and Girl Scout Sparkables(TM), its first allergy-friendly cookie, ahead of the 2027 cookie season. The new cookies, developed with BARK and Partake(R), will be available exclusively online for shipping only during the 2027 Girl Scout Cookie(R) season, expanding how families, friends and four-legged companions can take part in the fun of the Girl Scout Cookie Program(R). Media Contact: Girl Scouts of the USA Press Room [email protected] NEW YORK (September 8, 2026) - Today, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) unveiled two first-of-their-kind additions to the national 2027 Girl Scout Cookie(R) lineup. Patch Pals(TM), developed with BARK, and Girl Scout Sparkables(TM), developed with Partake(R), will debut together as the first cookie created just for dogs and the first allergy-friendly cookie. The online exclusive offerings will join beloved classics like Thin Mints(R), Samoas(R)/Caramel deLites(R) and Peanut Butter Patties(R)/Tagalongs(R). Inspired by Girl Scouts around the country who have advocated for expanding the cookie lineup to meet the diverse needs of their communities, Patch Pals and Girl Scout Sparkables offer new ways for more girls, families and beloved pets to participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program(R)- while staying true to what makes the tradition special. For four-legged family members, Patch Pals offer a playful new way to take part in the fun. Developed with BARK (NYSE: BARK), the dog-obsessed company on a mission to make all dogs happy, and inspired by Girl Scouts' deep love for their dogs, the soft-baked, blueberry muffin-flavored dog cookies celebrate the bond between people and their pups. Each dog cookie has been baked to feature one of four "patch" designs, representing iconic Girl Scout experiences. Girl Scout Sparkables bring a new level of inclusivity to the Girl Scout Cookie portfolio as its first-ever cookie developed for families navigating certain food allergies. Developed with Partake in a facility designed to avoid the nine major food allergens, the crunchy oatmeal cookie features chocolate chips and is dotted with colorful sprinkles, giving families navigating the most common food allergies a way to feel more included during Girl Scout Cookie season. Each year, girls discover their power as they utilize their innate sense of curiosity to unlock wonderful adventures and experiences through the Girl Scout Cookie Program. Along the way, they develop essential life skills, including goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics, while gaining a deeper understanding of themselves and what they care about. Every cookie box purchase helps fuel life-changing experiences for Girl Scouts throughout the year, from outdoor adventures and travel opportunities to community service projects, STEM exploration and leadership development. All proceeds stay local to support Girl Scout councils and troops. Girl Scout Cookie season is recognized nationally from January through April, though local dates vary by region. Patch Pals and Girl Scout Sparkables will be available exclusively online for direct shipping beginning January 12, 2027, with the national launch of the 2027 cookie season. Visit girlscoutcookies.org to sign up for notifications when cookie season begins nationally. Text "Cookies" to 59618 to get the latest Girl Scout Cookie news. Discover more about Girl Scouts and unlock meaningful experiences by joining or becoming a volunteer. We are Girl Scouts of the USA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building girls of courage, confidence, and character. Girl Scouts discover who they are, tap into the power inside them, and build the confidence to let it shine. Through programs from coast to coast and overseas, girls of all backgrounds and abilities come as they are to explore their passions, meet new challenges, and develop hands-on skills. They find their strengths in science labs and on hiking trails, at cookie booths and in front of city councils. Backed by millions of alums and a network of dedicated adult volunteers and mentors, Girl Scouts drive change to make the world a better place. Along the way, they uncover the tools they need to lead with joy, on their own terms. Join us, volunteer, reconnect, or donate. About BARK BARK is the world's most dog-centric company, devoted to making all dogs happy with the best products, food, services, and content. BARK's dog-obsessed team leverages its unique, data-driven understanding of what makes each dog special to design playstyle-specific toys, wildly satisfying treats, dog-first experiences that foster the health and happiness of dogs everywhere, and more. Founded in 2011, BARK loyally serves millions of dogs nationwide with BarkBox and Super Chewer, its themed toys and treats subscriptions; custom product collections through its retail partner network, including Target, Chewy, and Amazon; BARK in the Belly, a premium dog food and consumables line that donates 100% of food profits to fight canine hunger; and BARK Air, the first air travel experience designed specifically for dogs first. At BARK, we want to make dogs as happy as they make us because dogs and humans are better together. Sniff around at bark.co for more information. About Partake(R) Created in 2016 by Founder and CEO Denise Woodard when her daughter was diagnosed with multiple food allergies, Partake(R) is a Certified B Corp that works to provide everyone the ability to share in life's joys - big and small. The Black-owned, women-led company offers delicious, allergy-friendly cookies, vanilla wafers, and graham crackers that are certified gluten-free, non-GMO, vegan, and free of the top 9 allergens (wheat, tree nuts, peanuts, milk, eggs, soy, fish, sesame, and shellfish). The products are made with better-for-you ingredients and offer a variety of new and nostalgic flavors that those with and without dietary restrictions can enjoy. With radical inclusivity at its core, Partake(R) partners with non-profit organizations actively pursuing an end to food insecurity and creates career opportunities for HBCU students. Find Partake(R) in more than 11,000 stores across the US. For more information, please visit: partakefoods.com or follow @PartakeFoods on Instagram.