Account Manager Cause Partnerships

Blood Cancer United•Washington, DC

8d•Remote

About The Position

The Cause Partnerships Account Manager supports the growth of Blood Cancer United’s corporate cause partnerships and serves as a lead for National Account Management of retail campaign execution, partnership activation and campaign delivery. Working closely with the Cause Partnerships Senior Director, Directors, and cross‑functional internal teams, this role is responsible for day‑to‑day partner management, campaign execution, and delivering exceptional service to advance partnership performance, mission impact, and revenue goals. The Account Manager ensures operational excellence across assigned accounts while supporting the stewardship of six‑figure and emerging corporate partners.

Requirements

Demonstrated success managing corporate accounts or activations, ideally with six‑figure value or higher.
Strong understanding cause marketing and retail campaigns
Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple campaigns and stakeholders simultaneously.
Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation creation and delivery.
Adept at relationship management, problem solving, and solution‑oriented execution.
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and effective in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex projects with competing deadlines.
Strong collaborator who builds rapport across internal teams and external partners.
Ability to travel for key partner meetings, events, or activations as needed.
Commitment to the mission and values of Blood Cancer United.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary relationship manager for an assigned portfolio of corporate cause partners, overseeing all aspects of partnership activation and campaign delivery.
Support the execution of Give for More Life retail partnerships by coordinating timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional collaboration.
Maintain strong partner engagement for the Cause Partnerships team through regular communication and tailored stewardship touchpoints.
Ensure all partner activations, marketing assets, and campaign elements are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational standards.
Support the Senior Director in managing and growing the Retail Advisory Committee and other key volunteers.
Work in partnership with the Cause Partnerships Directors to identify and advance opportunities to deepen or expand existing partnerships.
Assist in the development of P2P partnership plans, presentations, and proposals informed by partner objectives, CSR trends, and Blood Cancer United priorities.
Coordinate with Marketing, Communications, Mission, Corporate Partnerships, and regional campaign teams to execute seamless partnership experiences.
Uphold strong internal communication and project management to ensure accountability and consistent progress on partner deliverables.
Track all partnership activity, performance metrics, revenue generation, and partner communications within Salesforce or other CRM systems.
Prepare regular account reports, impact summaries, and partnership performance dashboards.
Support forecasting, budgeting, and quarterly reporting by maintaining accurate, up‑to‑date data and projections for assigned accounts.
Manage contracts, invoicing processes, and compliance workflows to ensure timely and accurate execution of partnership agreements.