Integrated Partnership Manager
- Job Title
- Integrated Partnership Manager
- Job ID
- 27748806
- Work Hybrid
- Yes
- Location
- New York, NY, 10271 Hybrid
- Other Location
- Description
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Comic Relief US, (also known as Comic Relief Inc.) is a registered U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity that harnesses the power of entertainment to drive social change. Funds raised support grantee partners and initiatives that address the root causes and consequences of poverty in the most impacted communities in the U.S. and around the world. Campaigns include Red Nose Day, Kids Relief, Idol Gives Back, and Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief. Click here to learn more about Comic Relief US and meet the team.
LOCATION
Candidates should be based in the NY metro area. We are a hybrid organization and work three days per week in our downtown New York City office.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Integrated Partnership Manager will be an essential driver of our multi-channel partnership strategies. Your work will be crucial in advancing Comic Relief US’s mission while boosting fundraising revenue. You will develop long-term, custom partnerships, working closely with key stakeholders and decision-makers across major brands.
This role requires a strategic thinker with a creative approach to partnership development. You’ll need exceptional skills in proposal generation, multi-channel campaign planning, and delivering value to partners.
We’re seeking a candidate who combines a determined "will to win" mindset with a warm, collaborative interpersonal style. You should be able to inspire teams to deliver their best work efficiently and strategically. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll ensure that our partnerships are cohesive, impactful, and contribute to our overall objectives.
You will collaborate closely with the VP of Partnership Development and the SVP of Fundraising and Development. Success in this role demands an ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
WHAT YOU’LL DO- Develop Partnership Concepts, Sales Materials & Negotiate Deliverables:
Collaborate with the SVP of Fundraising and Development to craft strategic, innovative partnership concepts, and compelling follow-up materials (e.g., emails, case studies, slide decks, concept notes). You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to negotiate partnership deliverables that align partner objectives with CRUS's mission, driving both impact and measurable partner outcomes. - Expand the Prospect Pipeline:
Strategize and identify key prospects aligned with our organizational campaigns and activations, creating a target list of companies across various industries that support our goals. Lead the intake of campaign briefs for major events and key fundraising moments, developing targeted prospecting strategies to meet revenue objectives. Stay attuned to cultural, business, and industry trends, collaborating with the broader Fundraising and Development team to assess partnership outcomes and identify opportunities for growth. - Identify Growth Opportunities:
Actively participate in weekly strategy sessions, brainstorming meetings, and prospecting discussions with the SVP, CEO, and other key stakeholders to refine and advance our partnership strategies. Identify, seek out and cultivate new growth opportunities, including emerging platforms and opportunistic collaborations that drive revenue and expand our reach to priority audiences.
- You hold a bachelor’s degree in business, nonprofit management, communications, or a related field.
- You bring at least 5 years of professional experience in partnership development, fundraising, or business development, with a background in media, entertainment, or nonprofit sectors.
- A proven leader, you excel at building trust and fostering open communication, both within teams and with external partners. You're skilled at facilitating constructive feedback and motivating teams toward shared success.
- You have a strong history of developing and executing multi-channel marketing campaigns that deliver social impact while meeting partnership objectives.
- Thriving in deadline-driven environments, you’re a proactive self-starter who excels in a fast-paced, matrixed team structure.
- Your exceptional written and verbal communication skills allow you to clearly and persuasively convey complex ideas.
- Passionate about social change, you are energized by working for an organization that transforms lives.
- And, of course, you bring a positive attitude and a great sense of humor to everything you do (because the organization’s name says it all!).
OUR VALUES
Our values reflect what is important to us at CRUS and serve as the foundation of who we are as an organization. The core value below is best illustrated by actions and attitudes that each CRUS team member practices. They define what working at CRUS means and what our teams embody through their time here.- Innovative
- Collaborative
- Inclusive
- Respectful
- Impact-Driven
WHAT WE OFFER- Generous health insurance options and commuter program
- 403(b) retirement savings with company match
- Parental leave
- Paid time off and holidays
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Summer Fridays
- Office snacks
PAY TRANSPARENCY
CRUS offers competitive compensation. The salary range for this role is anticipated to be $80,000 - $90,000. The actual salary is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: abilities, skills, work experience, knowledge, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified.
JOIN US!
Comic Relief US’ commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) best situates us to fulfill our vision, mission, and goals. It is important to recognize that DEI goes beyond mere policies and practices. As members of a diverse global community, we each bring unique attributes, and perspectives to our work, enhancing our abilities to reach, engage, and serve marginalized children.
The individuals we serve come from diverse backgrounds, many geographies, a range of economic circumstances, and various cultures, customs, and languages. We are dedicated to ensuring our staff, leadership, and partners respect, reflect, and value these differences. We affirm human diversity in all forms, encompassing ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation and identification, age, economic circumstances, class, different abilities, and philosophies. - Develop Partnership Concepts, Sales Materials & Negotiate Deliverables:
