About Trevor:
The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people. Our non-profit provides 24/7 life-saving support via phone, text, and chat. We also operate the world’s largest safe space social networking site for LGBTQ+ youth and run innovative research, education, and advocacy programs. We’ve been saving lives every day for over 20 years.
Every day, and in every role, our staff contribute to our critical mission of ending suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning young people by embodying our values:
Heart–We care deeply and commit to do what matters
Integrity–We build trust through our words and actions
Community-Together, we are an unstoppable force for good
Belonging-We serve as allies to the mission, and to each other
Progress-We continually move onward and upward
Applicants and staff must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The Trevor Project will not sponsor an employment visa for this position.
Role: Vice President of Partnerships and Philanthropy
Reports to: Chief Development Officer
Eligibility: Authorization to work for any employer in the United States is required. The Trevor Project will not sponsor a work visa for this role.
Classification: Exempt Full Time
Union Role: Non-Union
Salary Range: $160k - $180k
Summary:
The VP of Partnerships and Philanthropy is responsible for leading the organization’s efforts in developing and implementing strategic plans to secure and manage corporate partnerships. This role involves identifying and cultivating relationships with corporate partners, securing financial support through sponsorships, grants, and cause marketing campaigns, and ensuring the alignment of these partnerships with the organization’s mission and goals. The VP of Partnerships and Philanthropy will work closely with various internal teams, conduct prospect research, develop funding proposals, negotiate contracts, and monitor partnership performance. Additionally, this position includes team leadership responsibilities, requiring supervision and mentorship of corporate partnership professionals.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop and implement strategic plans to identify, cultivate, and steward corporate partnerships that align with the organization’s mission and goals.
- Lead efforts to secure financial support from corporate partners, including sponsorships, grants, and cause marketing campaigns, with a focus on achieving annual fundraising targets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate partners, serving as the primary point of contact and ensuring their needs and expectations are met.
- Work closely with internal teams, including programmatic, marketing, and finance departments, to ensure alignment and integration of corporate partnerships with organizational priorities.
- Conduct research to identify prospective corporate partners and develop tailored solicitation strategies to engage them effectively.
- Prepare compelling funding proposals, presentations, and pitches to secure support from corporate partners, highlighting the impact and value of partnership opportunities.
- Negotiate partnership agreements and contracts, ensuring terms are mutually beneficial and aligned with organizational objectives.
- Track and analyze key performance metrics related to corporate partnerships, providing regular reports and updates to senior leadership.
- Supervise and mentor a team of corporate partnership professionals, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
- Qualifications:
- Learn eagerly, share knowledge appropriately, and improve continuously
- Demonstrate successful planning and problem-solving skills, including multitasking and working well within tight timelines
- Work, communicate, and collaborate effectively with others
- Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in all work
- Demonstrate a commitment to fostering and maintaining an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging
- Other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of 10+ years of experience in corporate fundraising or business development, preferably within the nonprofit sector.
- Proven track record of securing and managing large-scale corporate partnerships, with a focus on revenue generation and impact.
- Strong understanding of corporate philanthropy, CSR, and cause marketing trends and best practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and negotiate effectively with corporate stakeholders.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement innovative partnership strategies.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing teams and driving results in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
Why Trevor?
A career that truly makes a difference in the lives of LGBTQ young people–every single day
Outstanding benefits, including:
Comprehensive health insurance, including plan coverage for various gender affirmation care (and we pay 100% of your employee contribution premiums for medical, dental, vision, AND basic life insurance)
403(b) retirement plan with 3% match
Generous vacation and 13 paid holidays (one of our holidays is Harvey Milk Day!) plus two floating holidays and three half-day Fridays during the summer
Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work-life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
In-network mental health office and virtual visits are covered at 100%, and out-of-network visits are covered at an enhanced level.
Remote work from the continental US, Alaska, or Hawaii (we provide the technology, a monthly internet reimbursement, and reimbursement to outfit your work-from-home space!)
Professional and Learning Development Trainings/Education: including a professional subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to more than 13,000 high-quality on-demand courses.
Online Subscription to Headspace, a digital mindfulness and meditation platform
The Trevor Project provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law or policy. The Trevor Project complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity in employment.
The Trevor Project is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please submit a request
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