Institute Partnership and Strategy Manager

About This Role

Lead the development and management of strategic partnerships with external organizations, corporations, donors, and foundations for the Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention. This role involves sourcing and nurturing relationships to advance the Institute's mission and strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

• Source and nurture relationships with external organizations, corporations, donors, and foundations to engage with the Institute
• Cultivate relationships with partners to identify opportunities for potential external partnerships
• Partner with the Office of University Development (OUD) to support fundraising interests for the Institute
• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for partner development and engagement with internal and external stakeholders
• Proactively market the Institute's core assets in research, evidence-based programs, and training to a wide range of partners and audiences
• Represent the Institute at various meetings and conferences, communicating its mission and priorities
• Lead efforts to identify potential partners interested in financially supporting the Institute's advancement
• Perform in-person cultivation and solicitation visits to foster strong relationships and advance funding opportunities
• Collaborate with OUD to create persuasive proposals, grant applications, and engagement materials
• Manage and expand the National Advisory Board

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Understanding of external relations, fundraising or foundation/corporate relations (preferably in higher education or a complex non-profit organization)
• Understanding of research and ability to communicate it in lay terms
• Exceptional relationship-building and communications skills
• Strong writing, proposal development, and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment
• Strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Ability to communicate about research findings in an accessible and effective manner

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree
• Understanding of the firearm injury prevention funding landscape and topics
• Proven track record of building external partnerships resulting in securing financial support
• Experience working with faculty on external relations, fundraising or foundation/corporate relations (preferably in higher education or a complex non-profit organization)
• Experience in the field of firearm injury prevention, or related fields (e.g., youth violence prevention, injury prevention, suicide prevention)
• Ability to translate vision and complex science into inspiring funding opportunities

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits