Director of Strategic Partnerships

Boys and Girls Club of Carson Inc•Long Beach, CA

1d•$90,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Director of Strategic Partnerships drives the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson’s growth and community impact by identifying, evaluating, and advancing strategic expansion opportunities. The role builds and leads partnerships with schools, municipalities, government agencies, businesses, funders, and community organizations; directs business development and advocacy initiatives; and helps secure public and private resources that support sustainable youth programming. Working closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams, the Director aligns external opportunities with organizational priorities and strengthens coordinated services for youth and families. The Director leads efforts to identify expansion opportunities, develop interagency relationships, guide advocacy and stakeholder engagement, monitor government policy and funding opportunities, and oversee bid and proposal development with internal partners. The role also supports resource development, community outreach, events, marketing, and communications. Work takes place in office, Clubhouse, school-site, and community settings, with local travel and occasional evening or weekend meetings and events.

Requirements

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience.
A minimum of three years’ work experience in a nonprofit organization setting.
A minimum of three years’ work experience in government relations, advocacy, or education/youth development funding.
Demonstrated ability to work in communities where diverse populations reside.
Demonstrated ability in developing relationships for growth initiatives.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and develop solutions to problems with limited supervision.
Ability to navigate governmental budgeting and policy support.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Thorough knowledge of youth development philosophy.
Valid California driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and reliable transportation required for regular travel to meetings and events throughout the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and pursue growth and expansion opportunities with schools, municipalities, and community partners in alignment with the organization’s strategic plan.
Lead business development activities, including presentations and negotiations with public officials, education leaders, businesses, and prospective partners.
Establish and lead interagency partnerships across education, youth services, workforce development, economic development, and public funding to coordinate services and resources.
Analyze target communities, maintain a strategic partnership pipeline, and recommend expansion or program-enhancement opportunities based on community needs, organizational capacity, and potential impact.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with community-based and faith-based organizations, neighborhood associations, advocacy groups, businesses, and public officials in current and prospective service areas.
Develop and lead BGCC’s advocacy agenda and stakeholder-engagement strategy across federal, state, county, and local government.
Monitor public budgets, legislation, policies, and regulatory developments affecting youth programming, and recommend timely organizational responses.
Identify and evaluate government grants, contracts, tax credits, education funding, and other public financing opportunities that support organizational growth.
Oversee bid and proposal development in coordination with the Vice President of Development, Vice President of Operations, and other internal partners.
Lead planning and execution for assigned organizational and partnership events, coordinating stakeholders, logistics, and community engagement.
Manage BGCC’s external presence at partnership events and oversee booth and community activations in target cities to strengthen visibility and relationships.
In coordination with the Vice President of Development and Director of Development, engage prospective donors and volunteers to cultivate key relationships.
Share government grant and advocacy funding opportunities with the Development team, and lead partner outreach that supports organizational growth.
Support social media content, develop and refine outreach materials for target communities, and contribute stories and organizational accomplishments to newsletters and other communications.
Maintain close, daily contact with the CEO and leadership team to discuss opportunities, develop strategy, and exchange information.
Coordinate with the Vice President of Operations regarding program expansion and needs as new opportunities arise.
Coordinate with the Vice President of Development to leverage shared relationships and marketing opportunities and craft bid proposals with Development team support.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support the organization.