PARTNERSHIP DIRECTOR

Supervisor:

The partnership director reports to the Executive Director and the Grantwell Advisory Board.

Purpose:

The Grantwell Partnerships Director is responsible for managing which projects and partnerships Grantwell takes on each semester, serving as the primary point of communication for potential partner organizations, guiding the scope and structure of each project, assisting Student Project Officers (SPOs) in preparing their statements of work, resolving any partnership-related issues to ensure a positive experience, collecting feedback data for continuous improvement, and maintaining a CRM to track and strengthen relationships with partners.

Position Overview 

The Partnership Director oversees Grantwell’s client relationships and project portfolio, ensuring successful collaborations with nonprofit partners. This role leads the effort to identify, vet, and onboard client organizations, supports Student Project Officers (SPOs) in developing statements of work, and maintains ongoing communication to ensure project success and client satisfaction. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Serve as the primary contact for all potential and existing client partners 

  • Vet and guide prospective partner organizations through the application process 

  • Collaborate with SPOs and partners to define project scope and structure 

  • Schedule and lead meetings with potential partner organizations. 

  • Assist in the development and review of statements of work 

  • Manage and maintain a CRM system to track partner interactions 

  • Collect and analyze partner feedback to improve future collaborations 

  • Support the recruitment and selection of client organizations each semester with the faculty advisor and executive team 

  • Manage email communications with partner organizations to keep relationships with partners.  

  • Help resolve partnership-related challenges and ensure a positive experience for all parties 

  • Review final team deliverables with the experience director before submitting to the partner  

  • Train the incoming Partnership Director 

Time Commitment: 5–10 hours per week during the Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter semesters. Required to attend all Grantwell and MPA 659R meetings and classes.