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Manager, Partner Engagement

Girls Who Code
🇺🇸In-Person - New York City$85K–$130K/yri11h ago
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Role Snapshot

The Partner Engagement Manager drives corporate partnership success through account management, strategic communication, and cross-functional collaboration while supporting renewal and fundraising goals. This individual contributor role has potential for future people management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities: Manage an assigned portfolio of corporate partners to support renewals and growth, oversee renewal strategies and moves management activities, and execute partner benefits and sponsorship deliverables. Analyze partnership data, collaborate cross-functionally on upsell opportunities, and serve as a key liaison between internal teams and external partners.
Skills & Tools: Strong relationship management and stakeholder communication abilities across all seniority levels, sound judgment and prioritization skills, and proficiency with CRM systems like Salesforce. Demonstrated experience in account management, corporate fundraising, and writing compelling proposals and reports aligned with nonprofit mission and DEI values.
Qualifications: 4–5 years of professional experience with at least 2 years in stakeholder management, account management, or corporate partnership roles. Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience required.
Location: In-Person - New York City
Compensation: $85K–$130K/yr (estimated)

Job Description

The Partner Engagement Manager drives success across an assigned portfolio of corporate partners through strong account management, strategic communication, and cross-functional collaboration. Reporting to the Director of Partner Engagement, this role supports renewal and fundraising goals by managing partner relationships, executing partner benefits, and leading projects that improve the partner experience. The Manager oversees a portfolio of partners, typically with accountability for revenue retention and growth within the portfolio. The manager also supports various team projects on an as-needed basis.   This is an individual contributor role with the potential for future people management responsibilities.   This role requires strong relationship management skills, sound judgment, and the ability to prioritize efficiently. The ideal candidate is collaborative, proactive, and comfortable communicating with stakeholders at varying levels of seniority, from program contacts to executive leaders. They are motivated by continuous improvement and committed to Girls Who Code’s mission and values around diversity, equity, and inclusion.   This role is NY-based and requires 2 days in-office per week, in compliance with our hybrid work policy. Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage a portfolio of corporate partners, overseeing all aspects of the relationship to support renewals, partner satisfaction, and long-term growth

  • Support revenue retention and growth goals through proactive renewal management and identification of expanded partnership opportunities

  • Lead execution of partner renewal strategies across Girls Who Code programming

  • Manage moves management activities for assigned partners, including tracking key milestones, renewal timelines, and action items

  • Analyze partnership data and trends, with guidance from the Director, to inform renewal planning, forecasting, and growth opportunities

  • Leverage partner feedback, survey data, and engagement insights to strengthen renewal strategy and overall partner experience

  • Collaborate cross-functionally to execute partner benefits, sponsorship deliverables, renewals, and upsell opportunities

  • Create concise and compelling written materials, including partner proposals, reports, briefing documents, and concept notes

  • Build strong knowledge of Girls Who Code programs and serve as a key liaison between internal teams and external partners

  • Advocate internally for partner priorities and strategic relationship needs

  • Track and maintain accurate partnership activity, engagement data, and renewal forecasting within Salesforce and related systems

  • Represent Girls Who Code at partner meetings, events, and convenings as needed

  • Demonstrate willingness to manage a potential future Partner Engagement Associate hire, providing mentorship, guidance, and portfolio support as the team grows

Qualifications:
  • 4-5 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in stakeholder management, account management, fundraising, corporate partnerships, customer success, sales, or related fields

  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously

  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across internal and external stakeholders

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing partner-facing materials

  • Ability to work independently, adapt to shifting priorities, and identify opportunities for improvement

  • Strong sense of accountability to deadlines, fundraising goals, and portfolio performance

  • Comfort working across distributed and in-person teams

  • Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce, or willingness to learn quickly

  • Familiarity with sales engagement tools such as Yesware or similar platforms preferred

  • Interest in or knowledge of technology, education, workforce equity, or the nonprofit sector preferred

  • Alignment with our mission to close the gender gap in technology fields through a dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion
Girls Who Code is committed to building a truly diverse and inclusive organization with a focus on valuing, serving, and understanding our target constituents, while challenging all stakeholders to think inclusively for the betterment of our programs.
Girls Who Code is an equal opportunity employer committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its hiring and promotion process without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, partnership status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital, parental or familial status, national origin, ethnicity, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis. Racial and ethnic minorities and men are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. GWC is not able to sponsor employment visas.
GWC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. For individuals with a disability who would like to request an accommodation, please contact hr@girlswhocode.com

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