Strategic Alliances Manager
$65,000–$80,000 year
Hybrid · Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
The Strategic Alliances Manager is responsible for maintaining partner retention goals, leading partnership campaigns, and ensuring project delivery on time and within budget, while coordinating cross-functional activities. The individual will manage accurate Salesforce records, develop data-driven partner impact reports, and produce summaries related to philanthropic trends. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and experience in managing partner relationships, project management, and data analysis.
Required Qualifications
- Commitment to First Book’s mission of expanding educational access for children in need
- Demonstrated ability to manage and retain partner or client relationships and identify opportunities for growth
- Strong project management capability, with the ability to lead initiatives across cross‐functional teams and meet defined timelines
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast‐paced, mission‐driven environment
- Experience using CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) with accuracy and timeliness
- Strong analytical skills, with experience using data to inform reporting, recommendations, and decision‐making
- Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and manage competing priorities in a matrixed environment
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in corporate partnerships, strategic alliances, account management, fundraising, or cause-marketing environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including partner-facing correspondence
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with attention to detail
- Familiarity with philanthropic, CSR, or cause-marketing trends
Additional Requirements
- Candidates MUST reside within commuting distance of Washington, DC AND be able to attend all required in-office days.
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