Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships & Advancement

Taproot Foundation•Nyc-Dc, NY

10h

About The Position

Taproot is seeking a bold, strategic, and entrepreneurial leader to shape and fuel the partnerships, relationships, and fundraising that power our future. We have an ambitious vision and strategy, an incredible team, a once-in-a-generation moment for impact; and we are in growth-mode. This is a unique moment—and a pivotal role—in Taproot’s next chapter. About Taproot Taproot is a national nonprofit powering the next generation of pro bono service. For more than two decades, Taproot has helped nonprofits tackle their most critical challenges by connecting them with skilled professionals who bring deep expertise through pro bono support. Our model is built on trust and quality—delivering pro bono consulting that is outcomes-driven and tailored to what nonprofits truly need to thrive. Today, Taproot is at an inflection point. As nonprofit leaders face growing complexity—from technological change to talent constraints to rising demand for services—we are evolving how pro bono service is designed, delivered, and scaled. Our new strategy reflects this moment. We are focused on delivering gold-standard pro bono service at scale, mobilizing the next-generation pro bono marketplace, and inspiring a national movement for skilled service. Together, these priorities position Taproot not only as a service provider, but as a field-builder shaping the future of how skills, service, and social impact come together. The Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships & Advancement plays a critical role in fueling this next chapter—designing and leading the partnerships, philanthropic investments, and cross-sector relationships that make this vision possible. You can read about Taproot’s current partners here . The Opportunity This role is both strategic and hands-on—and requires someone who thrives in an entrepreneurial function and brings a true builder’s mindset. You will design and stand up a modern advancement function capable of supporting multi-million-dollar philanthropic growth, moving quickly from vision to execution while laying the foundation for long-term scale. You will work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team, manage a small team (beginning with one direct report), and shape the resources and relationships that accelerate Taproot’s impact. This role is ideal for a leader who has built or significantly scaled an advancement function in a growth-stage organization and is excited to help shape the next phase of institutional maturity. You will work closely with the CEO and serve as a member of Taproot’s Senior Leadership Team—the cross-organizational leadership and decision-making body that stewards Taproot’s strategy, culture, and organizational performance.

Requirements

10+ years in development, partnerships, external affairs, or strategic revenue leadership.
Proven track record of securing high six- and seven-figure philanthropic grants or corporate and institutional partnership investments on a recurring basis.
Proven track record securing significant philanthropic or partnership investments.
Experience leading strategy in distributed-revenue or matrixed environments.
Strong comfort with CRM systems, forecasting, and revenue operations.
Experience managing and developing staff.
A values-driven leadership style aligned with Taproot’s culture.