Manager Of Partnerships And Collaboration

Overview

Job Highlights

Purposeful and meaningful work

Great work culture and set of corporate values

Be a part of a global team that enables charitable giving

Job Description

Expand TrustBridge's Strategic Partners from 6 to 9 by mid-2026 and deepen relationships and outcomes with existing Partners. Develop quarterly action plans with existing Strategic Partners with tangible activities and goals for measurement and reporting and to enhance TrustBridge's growth, reach, and impact. Identify potential partners, foster, and maintain strong relationships, coordinate collaborative activities, and ensure mutual benefits for all parties involved. Develop a thorough understanding of the business models of TrustBridge and work closely with internal teams to align partnership strategies with organizational goals and objectives.

Work Environment

Regular workdays run from roughly 1700 – 0200 (PH Time) to maximize the overlap with European and US Eastern Time work hours (time spent outside regular work hours for events and event preparations will be offset against regular workdays).

Ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile, and prepare work documents, as well as set up and maintain work files.

Willingness to work more than 8 hours per day, as needed; ability to handle pressure during peak periods during the year, availability to handle issues outside of normal working hours.

Benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, employer contributions to health insurance, and annual bonus. Future retirement benefits are anticipated.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential partners aligned with TrustBridge's mission, vision, values, and strategic goals. Initiate contact and build relationships with prospective partners, including for-profit businesses, nonprofits, foundations, and other relevant organizations.
• Maintain and strengthen existing partnerships through regular communication and engagement. Act as the primary point of contact for partners, addressing their needs, concerns, and feedback promptly and effectively. Organize and attend meetings, events, and conferences to represent the organization and build network connections.
• Coordinate collaborative projects and initiatives with partners, ensuring clear communication, defined roles, and mutual benefits. Work with internal teams to integrate partnership activities into broader organizational strategies and operations.
• Develop and manage partnership agreements, MOUs, and other formal documents to outline the terms and expectations of collaborations.
• Contribute to the development of partnership strategies and plans that align with organizational goals. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of partnerships, providing regular reports, tracking partnership KPIs, and insights to senior management. Identify opportunities for new partnerships and innovative collaboration models.
• Maintain accurate records of all partnership activities, contacts, and agreements. Prepare reports, presentations, and other materials to support partnership development and management. Assist with budgeting and resource allocation for partnership-related activities.

Qualifications (Education, Training, Experience, and Personal Characteristics)

Graduate of bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus. Has a minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning or a related field. Demonstrated experience working in faith-based nonprofit sector, especially in the area of fundraising and development. Proficiency in using CRM, ERP, and other client management software and other relevant tools for partnership management. Experience in using web-based video conference systems like Zoom or Teams. Experience in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with or exposure to collective impact alliance implementation.
• High level of initiative and ability to work independently.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on achieving mutual benefits.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances and priorities.
• Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of software programs such as Salesforce, Hubspot, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

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