Senior Manager, Partnerships

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals • New York, NY

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Partnerships is part of the ASPCA’s Corporate Partnerships team within Advancement. The role manages corporate partner relationships and deliverables, with a primary focus on the Subaru of America partnership and additional responsibility for Arm & Hammer and a growing portfolio of accounts. The Senior Manager communicates with partner contacts, manages partnership initiatives and grants, coordinates internal and external stakeholders, and supports partnership planning and growth. This position reports to the Director, Corporate Partnerships and has no direct reports.

This is a hybrid position requiring commuting to the ASPCA’s 8th Avenue location in New York City approximately 2 to 4 days per month. A remote option for qualified candidates outside New York City is negotiable for existing ASPCA employees already working outside New York City. The position may require travel up to 15% of the time.

Requirements

• Ability to understand and effectively communicate the ASPCA’s mission, strategy, programs, policies, and values.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with employees, department staff, and the public.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and work independently.
• Ability to collect and synthesize data to inform strategic planning.
• Self-starter motivated to manage a busy workload and identify efficiency improvements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and extremely well-organized.
• Technological proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to demonstrate care and concern for the safety and well-being of oneself, animals, and others, including in stressful situations.
• Ability to exemplify ASPCA core values and behavioral competencies.
• English-language proficiency required.
• BA, BS, or equivalent experience required; the posting also lists a high school diploma as required.
• Six or more years of experience in account management, project management, partnership stewardship, or related fields required.
• Experience developing presentations or written communications for executive or external stakeholder audiences required.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders without direct formal authority required.
• The posting also lists 2+ years of project management and/or client account management experience and 3+ years of administrative experience as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing partnership strategies that increase revenue, engagement, or organizational impact is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage ongoing strategic initiatives for the Subaru partnership, including communications with Subaru’s agency, Omnicom, with support and oversight from the Director.
• Advise the Director of key partnership issues and develop solutions that support shared goals and objectives.
• Lead weekly status meetings with ASPCA Grants and Subaru of America, manage deliverables and next steps, and troubleshoot as needed.
• Plan and execute the ASPCA’s participation in Subaru Loves Pets and the Subaru Share the Love Event, including deliverables, impact recap presentations, and recommendations for improvement.
• Coordinate review of Subaru marketing materials with internal and external departments to ensure legal compliance and proper use of brand standards.
• Manage ad hoc requests from Subaru.
• Administer and execute the annual Subaru Loves Pets grant program in collaboration with the Grants department, including developing or overseeing grant program collateral.
• Increase grant program participation through communications and troubleshooting with Subaru retailers and shelters, and track event outcomes such as adoptions, attendance, testimonials, photos, and success stories.
• Collect and synthesize data for Subaru programs and projects in accordance with contractual agreements, using the information to support strategic planning and improve outcomes.
• Track promotional lease Subaru vehicles monthly and generate quarterly usage reports.
• Lead annual partnership planning with Subaru stakeholders to identify opportunities for deeper engagement, greater impact, and alignment with ASPCA strategic priorities.
• Serve as an internal subject matter expert on the Subaru partnership and advise cross-functional stakeholders on priorities, commitments, and opportunities.
• Develop partnership growth recommendations and present opportunities, risks, and strategic considerations to department leadership.
• Develop strategic initiatives for the year-round Arm & Hammer partnership, including project management for its integrated sponsorship of Adopt a Shelter Cat Month.
• Take ownership of a growing portfolio of partnerships transitioning from Business Development, and create and implement stewardship plans for assigned accounts.
• Anticipate partner needs, connect partner interests with the ASPCA mission and priorities, and identify opportunities for growth, renewal, and deeper engagement.
• Stay current on corporate philanthropy, cause marketing, and corporate social responsibility trends to identify opportunities for existing partners.
• Develop expertise in ASPCA programs and campaigns and communicate credibly about the organization’s work to partners.
• Maintain accurate, current records of partnership deliverables and notable partner interactions in account files and the department database.
• Communicate the ASPCA’s mission, strategy, programs, policies, and values effectively; maintain productive working relationships with employees, department staff, and the public.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects independently, collect and synthesize data for strategic planning, and identify ways to improve team efficiency.
• Prepare presentations and written communications for executive and external stakeholder audiences, and lead complex cross-functional initiatives while influencing stakeholders without formal authority.
• Demonstrate care and concern for the safety and well-being of oneself, animals, and others, particularly during stressful situations, and exemplify ASPCA core values and behavioral competencies.

Benefits

• Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental, and optional vision coverage.
• Flexible time off, including vacation, paid personal time, sick time, bereavement time, paid parental leave, and 10 company-paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions: dollar-for-dollar matching up to 4%, plus an additional 4% employer contribution.
• Professional development opportunities, including classes, on-the-job training, coaching, mentorship, internal mobility, and opportunities to support work in the field.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior