Partnership Success Lead

Stand Together • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Stand Together is a philanthropic community dedicated to helping America's changemakers address significant national challenges, including education, the economy, broken communities, and societal division. The organization provides partners with essential resources such as funding, thought leadership, a peer network, and a proven framework for transforming lives and society. The Partnership Success Lead is a strategic people leader and portfolio manager. This role is responsible for developing high-performing Partnership Success Managers (PSMs) and ensuring overall portfolio success. Working closely with Development leadership, the Lead will align talent, portfolio strategy, and execution to achieve and surpass organizational goals.

Requirements

• Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.
• 3+ years leading and developing high-performing teams
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Background in portfolio, pipeline, or client relationship management
• Ability to balance leadership with hands-on execution
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Coach and grow PSMs through clear goals, ongoing feedback, and performance accountability.
• Partner with leadership to set direction, allocate resources, and identify opportunities for transformational growth.
• Maintain visibility into portfolio health, pipeline, and deal flow; identify risks and drive improvements.
• Directly oversee 2–3 portfolios, supporting onboarding Partnership Advisors (major gift officers) and modeling best practices for effective cultivation and stewardship.
• Guide forecasting, pipeline development, and adoption of tools (e.g., Salesforce) to drive disciplined execution.

Benefits

• Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting
• flexible time off
• comprehensive health and dental plans
• wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace
• A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
• Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
• Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees