Partner Engagement Lead, Stand Together Ventures (Development and Fundraising)
Arlington, TX - USA
Job Summary
Stand Together Ventures partnersarentpassive donors -theyreco-investo
rs in transformation. Our success depends on partners moving from only financial contributions to actively shaping solutions and outcomes: bringing theirexpertise their networks their judgment and their investments to the initiatives they believe in.
We are looking for a Partner EngagementLeadtobuild and run the engine that makes that transformation happen - recruiting the right partners deepening their engagement over time creating space for them to lead alongside each other and holding the system accountable to real results.
This is a relationship-intensiverolebalanced with strategy and execution of programmingandyoullbe expected to apply Principled Entrepreneurship todeterminethe highest-value path forward. We expect you to apply your judgment and initiative to create the most value not just execute a checklist. Mutual benefit is the standard not a nice-to-have - every partner relationship should create real value for the partner and for the mission not one at the expense of the other.
Build Community
Design and run recruitment and onboarding processes for a high-value low-volume group of partners -identifyinggenuine high potential signals rather than surface-level markers like capacityor title.
Build referral pathways that work because partners are proud to bring people in not becausetheyreasked to - turning advocacy into a natural byproduct of a great partner experience.
Drive Partner Engagement
Match partnersexpertiseand interests to initiatives - including ones thatwerentoriginally designed with them in mind - creating engagement that are tailor-made based on their interests and goals.
Build real feedback processes(not just the concept) - concrete mechanics that keep a partners engagement active and consistent over time.
Design events salons and working groups where the value comes from peer-to-peer connection not from content delivered top-down.
Structure engagements for busy high-agencyindividualsso they lead the conversation ratherthan join simply as an attendee.
Build and execute 1224-month plans - setting cadences and holding yourself and others accountable.
A track recordof building and running high-touch relationship programs - major donors LPs board members or a comparable high-value low-volume group.
Experience designing group experiences (events salons cohorts) where peer dynamics - not content delivery - created the value.
Comfort working across functions with people whodontshare your incentives and a record of finding real common ground rather than surface-level compromise.
A demonstrated habit of invitingchallengeto your own thinking before it becomes expensive to change.
Directness and humility when somethinghasntworked - with leadership and with the people your mistakes affected.
- Competitive benefits:Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting flexible time off comprehensive health and dental plans plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
- A meaningful career:Join a passionate community of over 1300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
- Commitment to growth:Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover develop and apply their unique talents.
- Competitive compensation:Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities allowing you to share in the success you help drive.
For this role the anticipated base salary range is $150000 $225000 per addition to base salary additional bonus earnings may represent a meaningful portion of total compensation. Total compensation will align with an employees overall contribution and the value created for the organization.
Our Principles-Based Management (PBM) compensation philosophy is grounded in an individualized approach that rewards the long-term value each person creates for the organization. Compensation decisions are informed by a variety of factors including relevant experience capabilities demonstrated skills role responsibilities and expected contribution. Consistent with this approach base salary may vary within or outside of the anticipated range based on these considerations.
About Company
Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems.