Partnership Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Job Profile Summary:
• Identifies and cultivates relationships with priority donors and prospects, develops and implements fundraising plans, and works collaboratively with other staff to meet predetermined fundraising goals.
• Job Description:
• Position Salary Range: $66,200 - $85,000 per year; DOE
• The ideal candidate is highly organized, relationship-oriented, and excited to work at the intersection of conservation, education, and workforce development in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Essential Duties:
• Partnership Tracking & Management
• Maintain and manage a comprehensive partnership pipeline, tracking prospective and active partners, engagement levels, and opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of partnership activities, communications, and outcomes.
• Track and report on partnership metrics and progress toward strategic goals.
• Relationship Management & Engagement
• Support the development and maintenance of relationships with local and global partners.
• Serve as a point of contact ensuring consistent communication and stewardship.
• Coordinate partner engagement activities such as meetings and events, including managing events at SCF and representing SCF at other venues.
• Partnership Development Support
• Assist in identifying and qualifying potential partners.
• Support partner onboarding processes including coordination of agreements (e.g., MOUs).
• Collaborate with leadership to expand partnerships.
• Internal Collaboration
• Connect partnerships to student opportunities such as internships, practicums, and workforce pathways.
• Align partnerships with academic programs and workforce initiatives.
• Reporting & Operations
• Prepare reports and presentations on partnership activity.
• Support planning and execution of partnership initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Strong relationship management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate across teams, and analyze partnership data.
• Familiarity and knowledge of the Conservation sector is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in higher education, conservation, sustainability, or related sectors.
• Experience managing or supporting partnerships with external organizations.
• Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce or HubSpot for tracking relationships and activities.
• Experience working with diverse organization types including nonprofits, government agencies, and corporations.
• Experience supporting student-facing or workforce development initiatives.
• Evidence of strategic thinking and ability to identify opportunities for growth and engagement.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trust-based relationships.
• Working Environment:
• Climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of being in a stationary position.
• Constantly detects and operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
• Ability to clearly communicate and exchange accurate information to perform essential duties.
• Expected to be responsive to customers, engaged in work production, resourceful, flexible, and respectful of others.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Local, domestic, and occasional international travel may be required.
• Department Statement:
• The Rob Walton College of Global Futures at Arizona State University is an integral unit within the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory, an inno

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Additional Information

Job Profile: Development Analyst 3 Job Family: Development Time Type: Full time Max Pay - Depends on experience: $85,000.00 USD Annual Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

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