Braven
About Braven
Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program. We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students followed by support that lasts through graduation. Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream. To learn more, take a look at Braven's Jobs Report.
About The Role
In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring the Head of Employer Partnerships. You will play a pivotal role in the organization's corporate fundraising, recruiting employees from our partners to volunteer, and opening up access to internship and job opportunities for our Fellows. You will be responsible for cultivating new prospective national employer partners, successfully managing high-stakes existing partnerships, and leading the Employer Partnerships team (6 full-time staff) to strong outcomes. This role is on the External Affairs team and reports directly to the Chief External Affairs Officer.
What You'll Do
Strategic Leadership & Growth (30%) Set and lead on Braven's org-wide employer partnership strategy that enables employers to contribute 50% of our core model revenue and 50% of our volunteers, and helps us provide Fellows with access to relevant internship and job opportunities. Coordinate with internal subteams to align with program and revenue needs Integrate employer partnership goals across the enterprise Analyze partnership data to identify patterns and drive solutions Lead the design and implementation of new strategies and operations using product development and change management best practices Partnership Development & External Relations (40%) Manage a portfolio of high-stakes, shared-value relationships with national employer partners Provide thought partnership to local teams in six regions Prospect and cultivate new national partners and partners in expansion regions Adapt our partnership approach to build a robust portfolio in the social impact and public sectors Ensure Braven remains a leader in the field, raising Braven's brand through thought leadership, media, public speaking, and events Team Leadership & Talent Development (20%) Coach 6 team members to achieve professional growth and organizational goals Foster a high-performance culture within the Employer Partnerships team Operational Excellence & Impact Measurement (10%) Oversee new systems and processes for data collection and progress monitoring Ensure operational efficiency and continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree 5+ years leading corporate partnerships for a nonprofit or leading a corporate sales team 5+ years managing teams to strong outcomes Preferred Qualifications 10+ years of professional experience 3-5 years managing multi-million dollar corporate partnerships or sales Entrepreneurial thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, even in moments of ambiguity and organizational change Excellent written and verbal communication Strong ability to build external and internal relationships with diverse stakeholders A track record of pursuing ambitious, measurable goals with action and perseverance Data-driven problem solver and decision-maker Ability to hold others accountable while maintaining care for individuals and context Detail-oriented with good balance of big-picture thinking Open to upward feedback and committed to building inclusive cultures Demonstrated alignment with Braven's mission and core values Experience working with Braven's student Fellow population
Note: Please know that no one meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply.
Work Demands
In-person work in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), New York (NY), Newark (NJ) Travel 8-10 times per year for several days at a time Occasional after-hours work (evenings 5-7 nights per semester) to support org-wide volunteer events, regional site visits, or other stakeholder engagement events
Additional Requirements
Authorized to work in the U.S. Braven does not offer employment visa sponsorship
Application & Interview Process
While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be: Phone screen with Talent Team member Performance Task Interview with Hiring Manager Panel Interview with Key Partners Reference Checks
Location
We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week (Monday and Friday). Employees may use at least two flex days per week to work remotely.
Benefits & Compensation
Braven offers competitive base salaries based on market midpoints for not-for-profit organizations of similar size, with opportunities for salary growth. Compensation is determined using external and internal benchmarking. Salary ranges by geographic market for this role are: Atlanta: $154,500 - $193,100 Chicago: $163,200 - $204,000 New York & Newark: $179,600 - $224,400 This is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible position with a 50-hour work week reference. Braven provides comprehensive benefits and supports ongoing career development. Current benefits include: Unlimited vacation plus holidays and extended periods (minimum 19 days/year) 401K match up to 5% 85% health premium coverage for employee and dependents 12 weeks of paid parental leave One-month paid sabbatical after 4 years of service Note: Braven reserves the right to modify benefits. Only candidates who believe our total rewards package fits their goals should apply.
Equal Opportunity
Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor. We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
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Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program. We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students followed by support that lasts through graduation. Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream. To learn more, take a look at Braven's Jobs Report.
About The Role
In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring the Head of Employer Partnerships. You will play a pivotal role in the organization's corporate fundraising, recruiting employees from our partners to volunteer, and opening up access to internship and job opportunities for our Fellows. You will be responsible for cultivating new prospective national employer partners, successfully managing high-stakes existing partnerships, and leading the Employer Partnerships team (6 full-time staff) to strong outcomes. This role is on the External Affairs team and reports directly to the Chief External Affairs Officer.
What You'll Do
Strategic Leadership & Growth (30%) Set and lead on Braven's org-wide employer partnership strategy that enables employers to contribute 50% of our core model revenue and 50% of our volunteers, and helps us provide Fellows with access to relevant internship and job opportunities. Coordinate with internal subteams to align with program and revenue needs Integrate employer partnership goals across the enterprise Analyze partnership data to identify patterns and drive solutions Lead the design and implementation of new strategies and operations using product development and change management best practices Partnership Development & External Relations (40%) Manage a portfolio of high-stakes, shared-value relationships with national employer partners Provide thought partnership to local teams in six regions Prospect and cultivate new national partners and partners in expansion regions Adapt our partnership approach to build a robust portfolio in the social impact and public sectors Ensure Braven remains a leader in the field, raising Braven's brand through thought leadership, media, public speaking, and events Team Leadership & Talent Development (20%) Coach 6 team members to achieve professional growth and organizational goals Foster a high-performance culture within the Employer Partnerships team Operational Excellence & Impact Measurement (10%) Oversee new systems and processes for data collection and progress monitoring Ensure operational efficiency and continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree 5+ years leading corporate partnerships for a nonprofit or leading a corporate sales team 5+ years managing teams to strong outcomes Preferred Qualifications 10+ years of professional experience 3-5 years managing multi-million dollar corporate partnerships or sales Entrepreneurial thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, even in moments of ambiguity and organizational change Excellent written and verbal communication Strong ability to build external and internal relationships with diverse stakeholders A track record of pursuing ambitious, measurable goals with action and perseverance Data-driven problem solver and decision-maker Ability to hold others accountable while maintaining care for individuals and context Detail-oriented with good balance of big-picture thinking Open to upward feedback and committed to building inclusive cultures Demonstrated alignment with Braven's mission and core values Experience working with Braven's student Fellow population
Note: Please know that no one meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply.
Work Demands
In-person work in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), New York (NY), Newark (NJ) Travel 8-10 times per year for several days at a time Occasional after-hours work (evenings 5-7 nights per semester) to support org-wide volunteer events, regional site visits, or other stakeholder engagement events
Additional Requirements
Authorized to work in the U.S. Braven does not offer employment visa sponsorship
Application & Interview Process
While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be: Phone screen with Talent Team member Performance Task Interview with Hiring Manager Panel Interview with Key Partners Reference Checks
Location
We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week (Monday and Friday). Employees may use at least two flex days per week to work remotely.
Benefits & Compensation
Braven offers competitive base salaries based on market midpoints for not-for-profit organizations of similar size, with opportunities for salary growth. Compensation is determined using external and internal benchmarking. Salary ranges by geographic market for this role are: Atlanta: $154,500 - $193,100 Chicago: $163,200 - $204,000 New York & Newark: $179,600 - $224,400 This is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible position with a 50-hour work week reference. Braven provides comprehensive benefits and supports ongoing career development. Current benefits include: Unlimited vacation plus holidays and extended periods (minimum 19 days/year) 401K match up to 5% 85% health premium coverage for employee and dependents 12 weeks of paid parental leave One-month paid sabbatical after 4 years of service Note: Braven reserves the right to modify benefits. Only candidates who believe our total rewards package fits their goals should apply.
Equal Opportunity
Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor. We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
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