Educational Policy Analyst (1809), Strategic Partnerships & Corporate Engagement: Fund Development

San Francisco Unified School District•San Francisco, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Educational Policy Analyst (Strategic Partnerships & Corporate Engagement) is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and managing strategic partnerships and external resource development initiatives that advance the educational priorities of the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and Spark SF Public Schools. Reporting to the Director of Development, the incumbent serves as the project manager for complex corporate, civic, and philanthropic partnerships, coordinating cross-functional initiatives involving SFUSD departments, Spark staff, corporate partners, foundations, and community organizations. The incumbent is responsible for identifying and cultivating new partnership opportunities; developing funding concepts; preparing grant proposals, sponsorship proposals, and partnership agreements; coordinating stewardship and reporting requirements; and ensuring successful implementation of partnership commitments. The position also leads Spark's corporate sponsorship program for its annual gala and other fundraising initiatives by identifying prospective sponsors, cultivating relationships with corporate decision-makers, developing sponsorship proposals, negotiating sponsorship agreements, and ensuring fulfillment of sponsorship benefits. Through strategic relationship management and business development activities, the incumbent expands corporate and civic investment in support of SFUSD priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. / B.S) from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Public Policy, Education, Business Administration, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Marketing, Public Relations, or a closely related field
Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in one or more of the following areas: Strategic partnership development, Corporate engagement, Grant writing and grant administration, Business development, Resource development, Corporate sponsorship development, Public affairs or community relations, Fund development within a nonprofit, educational institution, public agency, or philanthropic organization
Experience developing and managing strategic corporate partnerships
Demonstrated success in business development, sponsorship solicitation, and relationship management
Experience securing corporate sponsorships and philanthropic investments
Experience preparing grant proposals, sponsorship proposals, executive presentations, and partnership agreements
Ability to cultivate relationships with senior corporate executives, foundations, civic leaders, and community organizations
Experience managing multiple complex projects involving internal and external stakeholders
Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
Knowledge of San Francisco’s public schools/urban public schools and a passionate belief in SFUSD’s commitment to instructional leadership as a lever toward delivering on the SFUSD Graduate Profile

Responsibilities

Research, identify, cultivate, and develop strategic relationships with corporations, civic organizations, foundations, and community partners whose philanthropic, corporate social responsibility, or community investment priorities align with SFUSD educational initiatives
Develop and implement strategies to secure new corporate partnerships, sponsorships, grants, and collaborative initiatives that expand external investment in district priorities
Represent Spark SF Public Schools and SFUSD in meetings with prospective partners, corporate executives, foundation representatives, civic organizations, and community stakeholders
Research funding opportunities and prepare high-quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry, sponsorship proposals, partnership agreements, executive briefing materials, and related communications
Lead development of customized sponsorship proposals for Spark's annual gala and other organizational initiatives
Coordinate proposal development with program staff, district leadership, finance staff, and external partners to ensure accuracy, competitiveness, and timely submission
Develop reports demonstrating program outcomes and stewardship of corporate and philanthropic investments
Serve as the primary relationship manager for designated strategic corporate partners, including Salesforce and other major corporate investors
Solicit corporate sponsorships for Spark's annual gala and other fundraising initiatives through cultivation, proposal development, negotiation, stewardship, and ongoing relationship management
Develop annual engagement plans for major corporate partners, including executive briefings, recognition opportunities, volunteer engagement, and impact reporting
Ensure fulfillment of sponsorship agreements and partnership commitments
Coordinate implementation of complex partnership initiatives involving multiple SFUSD departments and external organizations
Develop project timelines, monitor deliverables, coordinate meetings, prepare reports, identify implementation challenges, and recommend corrective actions
Maintain partnership documentation, grant files, sponsorship records, and reporting calendars
Monitor compliance with grant requirements and partnership agreements
Prepare analytical reports, presentations, executive summaries, funding recommendations, and briefing materials for senior leadership
Maintain accurate records within Salesforce CRM system to support partnership management, reporting, and strategic planning
Performs other related duties as assigned