Program Manager / External Partnerships Manager

External Partnerships Manager

The External Partnerships Manager with BDI will be responsible for developing, managing, and implementing an external partnership strategy for a growing organization that is moving into a new stage of its work. Reporting to the COO and working closely with the Executive Director (ED), the person in this role will identify new opportunities for support, create and implement a development strategy, and manage, grow, and forge donor relationships. This person will work closely with the Executive Director and the senior leadership team, and in regular consultation with CEFR (Princeton University's Corporate Engagement and Foundation Relations) on stewarding BDI's sponsors and external partners. Supported by the Administrative Coordinator, they will shepherd proposals and grants through the Princeton grant management system.

This is a full-time, fully remote position. All BDI positions are one-year appointments with annual opportunities for renewal.

Key Responsibilities

• With the ED and COO, develops and implements creative strategies to meet annual and long-term program sustainability goals, including the diversification of grants, gifts, and external partners.
• With the ED, leads and manages all sponsor-related activities including : grant writing, sponsor stewardship, record-keeping, reports, and communications with sponsors and external partners.
• Building on existing strategies and tactics, manages and stewards relationships with new and potential sponsors.
• Tracks all development-related activities including grants and individual sponsors in Asana.
• Manages ED outreach to prospective and current sponsors.
• Monitors budget revenue goals and supports COO on ensuring timely and accurate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education / training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.