Manager of Strategic Partnerships

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Manager of Strategic Partnerships to strengthen external relationships and expand collaboration opportunities for an organization based in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This role is ideal for someone who can blend relationship management, service excellence, and business development to create lasting value with partner organizations. The successful candidate will guide strategic initiatives, support revenue-generating efforts, and ensure partners receive a high level of engagement and responsiveness.

Responsibilities:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key partner organizations to support long-term collaboration and mutual success.
• Lead partnership strategies that increase engagement, identify growth opportunities, and align with organizational goals.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for partner accounts, providing timely support and resolving issues with a customer-focused approach.
• Develop and present proposals, updates, and partnership plans that clearly communicate value and next steps.
• Coordinate fundraising-related partnership activities and help cultivate opportunities that contribute to organizational revenue objectives.
• Monitor partner performance, track account activity, and recommend improvements based on results and feedback.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure commitments to partners are delivered effectively and consistently.
• Identify new strategic alliance opportunities within the market and support outreach efforts that broaden the organization’s network.• Demonstrated experience managing partner or client relationships in an account management, business development, or similar role.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to build trust and maintain productive working relationships.
• Background in developing strategic partnerships that support organizational growth and engagement goals.
• Experience contributing to or leading fundraising-related initiatives is preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing multiple priorities and accounts.
• Ability to analyze partnership needs, solve problems effectively, and exercise sound judgment.