Head of Partnerships

Partnership on AI•Washington, DC

20h•Remote

About The Position

The Head of Partnerships will be responsible for ensuring all partners are meaningfully tied to PAI’s work, managing onboarding and engagement of new partners, and building an engagement strategy that connects partners with each other and with mission-aligned programs. This role involves identifying, pitching, and stewarding sponsors and in-kind contributors for high-profile events, and ensuring a consistent partner experience across all PAI activations. The Head of Partnerships will also collaborate with internal teams and the Director of Development on strategic fundraising efforts.

Requirements

7–10 years in partnerships, engagement, or fundraising within nonprofits or mission-driven organizations.
Proven ability to develop and manage relationships with strategic partners.
Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required
Must be eligible to work in the United States; we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

Nice To Haves

communications, marketing, or fundraising certifications a plus

Responsibilities

Ensure all partners are meaningfully tied to PAI’s work, including those not on Working Groups or Steering Committees.
Conduct assessment/intake processes to understand partner motivations and align them with PAI’s value proposition.
Manage onboarding and engagement of new partners in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Build an engagement strategy that connects partners with each other and with mission-aligned programs.
Maintain a dashboard in Salesforce (CRM) to track partner touchpoints, sponsorship leads, and retention risks.
Collaborate internally with teams including Programs and Research, Policy and International to align partner engagement and stewardship in support of organization-wide priority projects.
Identify, pitch, and steward sponsors and in-kind contributors for high-profile events.
Bring creativity and a quality lens to ensure consistent partner experience across all PAI activations including forums, convening and workshops.
Collaborate with the Director of Development on strategic fundraising efforts tied to events and initiatives.

Benefits

Twenty vacation days
three personal reflection days
sick leave and family leave above industry standards
high-quality PPO and HMO health insurance plans, many 100% covered by PAI
Dental and vision insurance 100% covered by PAI
up to a 7% 401K match, vested immediately
automatic cell phone reimbursement ($75/month)
annual funds available to support professional development
$150 per month to access co-working space
regular team lunches & focused work days
opportunities to attend AI related conferences and events and to collaborate with our partners across industry, academia and civil society.