Partnership Activation Manager

Partnership Activation Manager

At Feed the Children, we recognize the value of outstanding people, and we are looking for compassionate changemakers to join our team. We pride ourselves on cultivating a collaborative workplace where employees experience productive and rewarding employment and feel engaged in our mission to end childhood hunger. Our passionate team shares a deep sense of purpose, and we dream big to solve complex problems and create positive impact in communities around the world.

Feed the Children is recognized by Candid with its Platinum Seal of Transparency and is accredited by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. The organization has received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is consistently recognized on the Forbes Top 100 Charities list.

We are currently in search of a Partnership Activation Manager to join our Corporate Partnerships team! The Partnership Activation Manager is responsible for the seamless execution of corporate partnerships with a primary focus on employee engagement and event-based activations. This role ensures that partner commitments are translated into high-quality, mission-aligned experiences that deepen engagement, strengthen relationships, and drive measurable impact. Working cross-functionally with Mission Impact, Marketing & Communications, and Corporate Partnerships, this role serves as the primary liaison with the donor to coordinate the execution of employee engagement opportunities, including volunteer events, campaigns, activations, and partner experiences, from planning through delivery. This position plays a critical role in ensuring flawless implementation, strong partner experiences, and consistent donor stewardship, aligning with broader partnership goals and organizational priorities.

Note: The ideal candidate for this position will work hybrid from our corporate office in Oklahoma City, OK, however all qualified candidates will be considered nationwide.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent with emphasis in nonprofit management, business, communications, or another related field is preferred.

35+ years of experience in partnership implementation, events, employee engagement, or nonprofit program delivery.

Experience supporting or executing corporate partnerships and events preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint required.

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of this job may be considered.

Essential Functions:

• Lead end-to-end execution of employee engagement initiatives and employee volunteer activations tied to corporate partnerships.
• Translate partnership agreements into clear implementation plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Ensure all partner-facing commitments related to engagement and events are executed on time and with excellence.
• Serve as the primary internal liaison for employee engagement components of partnerships.
• Collaborate closely with Mission Impact, Marketing & Communications, and Finance to execute partnership delivery.
• Ensure all internal stakeholders are aligned on timelines, expectations, and deliverables.
• Facilitate effective communication between internal teams and external partners.

Partner Experience & Stewardship:

• Execute engaging, mission-aligned experiences (e.g., employee events, packing events, campaigns, workplace giving activations).
• Collaborate with account management to align engagement opportunities with partner goals and growth strategies.
• Identify opportunities to enhance partner engagement through innovative formats and scalable models.
• Coordinate all employee engagement aspects of partner events, including management of run-of-show documents, event timelines, and execution checklists.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure readiness across program delivery, communications, and operations.
• Support both in-person and virtual/hybrid engagement experiences.
• Deliver exceptional partner experiences that reflect organizational values and deepen relationships.
• Support customized stewardship through event-based touchpoints, engagement recaps, and follow-up communications.
• Gather partner feedback and identify opportunities to enhance future engagement.
• Maintain accurate tracking of engagement activities, event deliverables, and participation metrics in CRM systems.
• Support reporting on engagement outcomes, participation, and impact.
• Ensure all activities align with organizational standards, compliance requirements, and partnership agreements.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Travel requirements for this position are estimated to be up to 60% of the work time during peak times, 15-20% during non-peak times.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality which are critical in order to complete the day-to-day tasks of this position.
• Establish an environment of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning, a commitment to quality, welcomes and encourages collaboration, and fosters both intra and inter-departmental dialogue and respect.
• Model the type and level of behavior, professionalism and personal leadership that is in accordance with the values of the organization.
• Perform other related duties as required.

About Feed the Children:

As a leading anti-hunger organization, Feed the Children is committed to ending childhood hunger. For children everywhere, we believe that having enough to eat is a fundamental right.

Feed the Children is a global movement focused on ending childhood hunger in the U.S. and around the world. Working alongside communities, we provide food, essentials, and opportunities to children and families who need them most so every child can survive and thrive.

We are committed to helping families experiencing hunger and hardship so children have what they need to stay healthy, learn, and grow. By uniting people and inspiring action, we work to create a world where no child goes to bed hungry. Compassion has no borders. We believe that every child deserves a chance to thrive.

Our Values:

We are driven by a shared sense of PURPOSE. At Feed the Children, our commitment to the mission is at the heart of what we do and fuels our collective impact in the communities where we serve.

We cannot achieve our bold vision without our talented PEOPLE. We are passionate about fostering a best-in-class workforce that is engaged, respected, and empowered to deliver results.

We believe in CURIOSITY and continued learning. Success requires a culture of discovery, curiosity and continued learning to expand our knowledge, seek new perspectives and challenge the status quo.

We know COLLABORATION is the only way to end childhood hunger. We cannot succeed alone. It will take all of us our employees, donors, partners, volunteers working together to accomplish our ambitious goals.

We DREAM big. When we work together, we collectively reimagine what is possible. We dream big to solve complex problems and create deep impact in communities around the world.

We VALUE every donor. We respect our donors' intentions and promote responsible stewardship of the resources they entrust to us.

Join Feed the Children and help create a world where no child goes to bed hungry.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Feed the Children is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, political affiliation, pregnancy, military and/or veterans' status, genetic characteristics, marital status or any other considerations made unlawful by applicable state, federal, or local law. Feed the Children welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities and will make every effort to reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons. Additionally, Feed the Children strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. Feed the Children expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that Feed the Children work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the Feed the Children safeguarding and associated policies.

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