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First Book is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Alliances to oversee and develop corporate partnerships that advance educational access for children in need. This hybrid position requires in-office attendance in Washington, DC on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Job Responsibility:
Manage a portfolio of high-revenue corporate partnerships
Maintain partner satisfaction and engender partnership growth
Manage partnership activities, campaigns, and initiatives
Develop budgets and execute plans
Report and track partner updates within Salesforce
Create reports demonstrating the impact of partner activities
Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders
Keep abreast of philanthropic trends
Remain up to date on partner business news
Participate in and lead cross-departmental collaborations
Undertake special projects as requested
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) required, preferably in Business Administration, Marketing/Communications, or Public Relations/Public Policy/Social Impact, or a closely related field
Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in corporate fundraising, client development, or client management
Demonstrated experience managing and growing high‑revenue six‑ and seven‑figure corporate partnerships
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Experience with Salesforce or a comparable CRM system (preferred)
People management experience, including coaching and performance oversight
Strong presentation skills
Excellent client management and partnership development skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage multiple tasks
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to travel up to 40% during peak periods
Nice to have:
Demonstrated interest and/or experience in corporate social responsibility (CSR)
Proven leadership, innovation, and creativity within the private sector
Fast learner with a collaborative, team‑oriented approach