Director, Employer Partnerships
Braven, New York, NY, United States
Overview
Job Title: Director, Employer Partnerships
Team: External Affairs
Location: Hybrid in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), New York (NY) or Newark (NJ)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
About Braven
Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program. We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students, followed by support that lasts through graduation. Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream.
To learn more, take a look at Braven's Jobs Report.
The Role To achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is expanding its employer partnerships portfolio. Braven is hiring a Director, Employer Partnerships, focused on the Business & Finance Sectors to lead corporate fundraising, volunteer recruitment, and Fellow outcomes. You will cultivate new prospective partners in the business & finance sectors and manage a portfolio of 20+ existing partners. This role reports to the Head of Employer Partnerships & Volunteer Recruitment and is part of Braven's national External Affairs team.
What You'll Do
Deepening Existing Relationships (50%)
Manage a portfolio of high-stakes, shared-value relationships with national business & finance industry partners, driving outcomes and growth; annual goals include $3.5M+ in revenue
Develop and share internal memos communicating engagement plans for each partner in your portfolio, then refine and iterate
Recruit 700+ volunteer mentors and coaches from the business & finance sector
Ensure excellent customer service for executive sponsors to frontline points-of-contact
Use data and storytelling to build and deepen relationships
Partnership Cultivation (20%)
Research potential partners, develop cultivation plans, and build meaningful connections
Cultivate new partnerships, craft pitches, negotiate strategic agreements, and renew partnerships
Engage Braven's CEO and executive directors, providing operational support to move partnerships forward
Strategy & Operations (25%)
Collaborate across internal departments to align on shared-value relationships
Manage systems and infrastructure for tracking partnerships, prospect research, and national events
Other duties as assigned
Brand Awareness & Advocacy (5%)
Raise Braven's brand awareness through thought leadership, media, public speaking, and events
Requirements Minimum Requirements
5-7 years of experience managing partnerships with a track record of achieving ambitious outcomes
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years as an account manager or 2+ years leading corporate partnerships for a nonprofit; passion for Braven's mission
Strong relationship-building and communication skills
Systems thinker with an understanding of networks and stakeholder involvement
Strategic thinking, storytelling, and organizational skills to support underrepresented college students
Ability to plan 2-3 months out, manage timelines, and prepare others for success
Detail-oriented with processes to check work and data accuracy
Proactive problem-solver who seeks opportunities to expand impact
Openness to feedback and growth, and commitment to inclusive cultures
Alignment with Braven's core values and mission
Experience relevant to Braven's student Fellow population
Note : Please know that no one meets 100% of the qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply.
Work Demands
In-person work in Atlanta, Chicago, New York, or Newark
Travel 6-12 times annually for team retreats, events, and meetings
Approximately 10-15 nights/weekends per year for Braven events
Additional Requirements
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Braven does not offer employment visa sponsorship
Application & Interview Process The general process typically includes: phone screen, a performance task, interview with the Hiring Manager, a panel interview with key partners, and reference checks.
Benefits & Compensation Braven offers competitive base salaries based on market benchmarks for nonprofit organizations of similar size, with opportunities for growth. Salary ranges by geography are approximately: Atlanta: $87,200-$108,900; Chicago: $92,000-$114,900; New York/ Newark: $101,200-$126,400. This is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible position with 100% capacity expectations.
Benefits include: unlimited vacation (minimum 19 days/year plus holidays and shutdowns), 401K match up to 5%, health insurance coverage (85%), 12 weeks paid parental leave, and a one-month paid sabbatical after 4 years. Braven reserves the right to modify benefits.
Location note : We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tue-Thu) and work remotely 2 days (Mon, Fri). Candidates should live within commuting distance of Atlanta, Chicago, New York, or Newark.
Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
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Team: External Affairs
Location: Hybrid in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), New York (NY) or Newark (NJ)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
About Braven
Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program. We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students, followed by support that lasts through graduation. Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream.
To learn more, take a look at Braven's Jobs Report.
The Role To achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is expanding its employer partnerships portfolio. Braven is hiring a Director, Employer Partnerships, focused on the Business & Finance Sectors to lead corporate fundraising, volunteer recruitment, and Fellow outcomes. You will cultivate new prospective partners in the business & finance sectors and manage a portfolio of 20+ existing partners. This role reports to the Head of Employer Partnerships & Volunteer Recruitment and is part of Braven's national External Affairs team.
What You'll Do
Deepening Existing Relationships (50%)
Manage a portfolio of high-stakes, shared-value relationships with national business & finance industry partners, driving outcomes and growth; annual goals include $3.5M+ in revenue
Develop and share internal memos communicating engagement plans for each partner in your portfolio, then refine and iterate
Recruit 700+ volunteer mentors and coaches from the business & finance sector
Ensure excellent customer service for executive sponsors to frontline points-of-contact
Use data and storytelling to build and deepen relationships
Partnership Cultivation (20%)
Research potential partners, develop cultivation plans, and build meaningful connections
Cultivate new partnerships, craft pitches, negotiate strategic agreements, and renew partnerships
Engage Braven's CEO and executive directors, providing operational support to move partnerships forward
Strategy & Operations (25%)
Collaborate across internal departments to align on shared-value relationships
Manage systems and infrastructure for tracking partnerships, prospect research, and national events
Other duties as assigned
Brand Awareness & Advocacy (5%)
Raise Braven's brand awareness through thought leadership, media, public speaking, and events
Requirements Minimum Requirements
5-7 years of experience managing partnerships with a track record of achieving ambitious outcomes
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years as an account manager or 2+ years leading corporate partnerships for a nonprofit; passion for Braven's mission
Strong relationship-building and communication skills
Systems thinker with an understanding of networks and stakeholder involvement
Strategic thinking, storytelling, and organizational skills to support underrepresented college students
Ability to plan 2-3 months out, manage timelines, and prepare others for success
Detail-oriented with processes to check work and data accuracy
Proactive problem-solver who seeks opportunities to expand impact
Openness to feedback and growth, and commitment to inclusive cultures
Alignment with Braven's core values and mission
Experience relevant to Braven's student Fellow population
Note : Please know that no one meets 100% of the qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply.
Work Demands
In-person work in Atlanta, Chicago, New York, or Newark
Travel 6-12 times annually for team retreats, events, and meetings
Approximately 10-15 nights/weekends per year for Braven events
Additional Requirements
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Braven does not offer employment visa sponsorship
Application & Interview Process The general process typically includes: phone screen, a performance task, interview with the Hiring Manager, a panel interview with key partners, and reference checks.
Benefits & Compensation Braven offers competitive base salaries based on market benchmarks for nonprofit organizations of similar size, with opportunities for growth. Salary ranges by geography are approximately: Atlanta: $87,200-$108,900; Chicago: $92,000-$114,900; New York/ Newark: $101,200-$126,400. This is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible position with 100% capacity expectations.
Benefits include: unlimited vacation (minimum 19 days/year plus holidays and shutdowns), 401K match up to 5%, health insurance coverage (85%), 12 weeks paid parental leave, and a one-month paid sabbatical after 4 years. Braven reserves the right to modify benefits.
Location note : We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tue-Thu) and work remotely 2 days (Mon, Fri). Candidates should live within commuting distance of Atlanta, Chicago, New York, or Newark.
Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
New postings and external links were removed to focus on this role.
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