Director of Partnerships, Devleopment and Strategic Initiatives

HACE•Chicago, IL

29d•$75,000 - $90,000•Remote

About The Position

The Director of Partnerships, Development & Strategic Initiatives is a senior revenue and relationship-building leader responsible for growing, diversifying, and sustaining HACE’s national revenue portfolio. This role will lead strategy and execution across corporate partnerships, major and mid-level individual giving, grants, employee giving campaigns, sponsorships, and fee-for-service offerings, while also identifying new and innovative revenue streams aligned with HACE’s mission. The Director will oversee partnership development, fundraising initiatives, and program-related revenue generation, while managing the day-to-day operations of the Partnerships Department. This position reports to the Vice President of Development & Strategic Initiatives and works closely with marketing, program staff, and senior leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business development, nonprofit management, fundraising, partnerships, education, public administration, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in nonprofit leadership, development, business development, partnerships, or revenue generation.
Demonstrated success in fundraising and revenue growth, including experience with corporate giving, individual donors, grants, or earned revenue models.
Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams, budgets, and complex initiatives.
Excellent interpersonal, relationship building, communication, and presentation skills using a collaborative management style.
Familiarity and experience with CRM systems (Hubspot) and willingness to learn, take initiative to streamline and maximize CRM system use.
A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace.
Proven ability to think entrepreneurially, take initiative, and build new systems or revenue streams from concept to execution.
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
Passionate about empowering Latino professionals, women, and leadership development in diverse organizations proven ability in handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, comfortable with minimal direction, entrepreneurial, proactive spirit, like to build things.
Have experience working closely, presenting to and collaborating with senior leadership and C-suite executives.
Exceptional customer relationship skills, with strong project management and execution skills.
Experience using technology platforms to support fundraising, partnerships, and relationship management, including Microsoft Office, CRM and donor databases, online fundraising platforms, and social media; comfort leveraging data and digital tools to drive results.
Travel nationally as needed, up to 40%.

Responsibilities

Design, lead, and execute a diversified revenue strategy that includes corporate partnerships, major and mid-level individual giving, grants, sponsorships, employee giving campaigns, and fee-for-service programs.
Proactively identify, research, and test new revenue opportunities that align with HACE’s mission, including earned revenue and innovative partnership models.
Expand and deepen relationships with existing partners and donors while cultivating new prospects nationwide.
Work closely with senior leadership to establish annual revenue goals, forecasts, and multi-year growth strategies.
Lead and support fundraising initiatives, campaigns, and special events in collaboration with staff, Board members, Young Professional Board, and Alumni Leadership Boards.
Strengthen and expand corporate, philanthropic, and institutional partnerships that support both program delivery and organizational sustainability.
Retain, grow and acquire revenue by working closely with current partners and generating new revenue and business partnerships to the organization.
Provide oversight and work closely with Senior Partnership Manager to enhance and confirm partnership renewals.
Serve as a senior external representative of HACE, building trust and long-term value with donors, sponsors, and community stakeholders.
Collaborate with the Program Director to customize and refine programs that deliver impact and attract funding through grants, sponsorships, customized offerings, and fee-for-service models.
Support development of customized and scalable program offerings for grant opportunities, corporate and institutional partner funding.
Work with partners to ensure high-quality engagement and seamless delivery of programs, events, and leadership initiatives.
Analyze and report qualitative and quantitative feedback from partners, participants, donors and other stakeholders to identify successes and lessons learned, and to make program adjustments to align with revenue opportunities.
Strategize and lead fundraising generating activities and research new funding opportunities.
Collaborate with HACE staff, Board of Directors, HACE Auxiliary Board, HACE Advisory Board and HACE Alumni in planning fundraising events and informational seminars.
Conduct analysis by generating various reports, sales forecasts, and budgets and present to Senior Leadership.
Identify and lead the recruitment of sponsors, grants and donors nationally, identifying opportunities, and effectively engaging HACE leadership programs alumni in the process.
Collaborate with the marketing team to strengthen HACE’s brand visibility and position leadership programs as a premier national platform.
Identify and pursue speaking engagements, conferences, and visibility opportunities that support revenue growth and brand awareness.
Engage alumni, volunteers, and ambassadors as advocates and contributors to fundraising and partnership efforts.
Hire, train, and manage partnership team; provide ongoing guidance and support to the team.
Develop and oversee account management plans that align with revenue and relationship goals.
Track and report on revenue goals; strategize and provide solutions to ensure gaps and opportunities are identified to meet overall revenue goals.
Supervise and oversee the performance of direct staff reports, consultants, and speakers.
Provide oversight of the departmental strategic plan, budget and performance aligned with departmental and organizational goals.