Director, Strategic Partnerships

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Director, Strategic Partnerships for a globally recognized mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing philanthropic impact. This is a hybrid opportunity based in either the New York/Connecticut area , with onsite expectations.

POSITION OVERVIEW:


The Director, Strategic Partnerships will play a key role in expanding philanthropic support, strategic alliances, and stakeholder engagement on a global scale. This highly visible position will work closely with executive leadership to cultivate and steward relationships with donors, foundations, corporations, family offices, and other mission-aligned partners. The ideal candidate is a relationship-driven professional with experience building strategic partnerships, securing funding opportunities, and driving organizational growth through external engagement.

PERKS:

• Competitive salary of $150,000 annually
• Opportunity to work alongside executive leadership and influence high-impact global initiatives
• Global travel opportunities and exposure to international partnerships
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven team environment
• Comprehensive benefits package and professional growth opportunities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute strategic partnership and fundraising initiatives that support organizational growth and mission advancement
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with major donors, foundations, corporate partners, family offices, and key stakeholders
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of partnership and funding opportunities
• Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership and program teams to align partnership efforts with organizational priorities
• Represent the organization at meetings, conferences, events, and networking opportunities
• Track partnership activity, maintain relationship data, and provide reporting on fundraising and business development outcomes

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated success in strategic partnerships, fundraising, business development, external relations, or related functions
• Experience managing and cultivating relationships with senior-level stakeholders, donors, foundations, corporations, or philanthropic organizations
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to operate effectively in complex, fast-paced, and cross-functional environments
• Willingness and ability to travel globally and maintain flexibility to support international collaboration across time zones

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• $150,000 annual base salary
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Global travel opportunities and exposure to international initiatives

HOW TO APPLY:


For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:


Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.


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