The world’s coolest companies (and their employees) use Benevity’s technology to take social action on the issues they care about. Through giving, volunteering, grantmaking, employee resource groups and micro-actions, we help most of the Fortune 100 brands build better cultures and use their power for good. We’re also one of the first B Corporations in Canada, meaning we’re as committed to purpose as we are to profits. We have people working all over the world, including Canada, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, the United States and more!
We are seeking a Manager of Global Partnerships with extensive nonprofit experience and expertise in supporting boards of directors. Benevity’s Global Operations team leads our global donation platform, collaborating with twelve foundations/entities worldwide. We need a driven leader to expand this network and ensure excellence in leadership, efficiency, and compliance.
Reporting to the Director of Global Operations, you will work closely with the Manager of Global Growth and Manager of Nonprofit Operations. Leading a team of Partnership Specialists, you will report to the VP of Operations and CFO. Our team manages donation funding, global partnerships, and cause disbursements. We are agile, responsive, and committed to collaborating with diverse global stakeholders.
If you are passionate about driving global impact and fostering inclusive partnerships, we’d love to hear from you!
What you’ll do:
Manage and lead our Global Partnership team in support of the following, as well as other duties as required:
Management & Leadership
- Lead a team of Support Specialists to oversee and support our global partners' governance and operational activities, ensuring compliance and good standing in their respective jurisdictions
- Collaborate with our Legal and Nonprofit Operations teams to understand regulatory landscapes, devising solutions to help partners navigate these environments for successful giving and volunteering initiatives
Leadership & Business Development
- Support internal teams (Client Success, Sales, Implementations) and external requests
- Assist with international expansion, business cases, and analyses for partnership creation and growth opportunities
- Work with the Manager of Global Growth to oversee project management of new foundation/funding entities and implementations for tax-effective or localized currency experiences
- Provide recommendations on partnership fee structures and maintain cost strategies
What you’ll bring:
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
- 7+ years in client-facing or operational roles, ideally in tech or nonprofit sectors
- 5+ years of management experience
- Demonstrated experience managing and supporting boards of directors within nonprofit organizations
- Proven ability to manage and grow partnerships aligned with organizational goals and strategic objectives
- Strong leadership skills to mentor and lead a team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration
- Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute plans for expanding and optimizing partnership networks
- Understanding of global markets and dynamics, with the ability to navigate partnerships across regions
- Experience ensuring partnerships are well-run, sophisticated, and compliant with regulatory requirements
- Excellent communication skills to articulate ideas clearly and influence stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Problem-solving ability and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Asset but not required:
- Global Experience
- Experience with creating business plans and financial models
- Experience sitting on a Board of Directors (corporate or nonprofit)
- Second language
We’re not employees, we’re Benevity-ites. From all locations, backgrounds and walks of life, who deserve more …
Innovative work. Growth opportunities. Caring co-workers. And a chance to do work that fills us with a sense of purpose.
If the idea of working on tech that helps people do good in the world lights you up ... If you want a career where you’re valued for who you are and challenged to see who you can become …
It’s time to join Benevity. We’re so excited to meet you.
Where we workAt Benevity, we have developed a Community First approach that we design our people's experience around with goals to build a strong community and culture, achieve stellar execution of our business goals and social mandate, and ensure Benevity-ites thrive. For those who live within a reasonable commuting distance to an office, we can split our time working in the office and from home to optimize the opportunities of both, with the requirement that we spend at least 50% of the time in the office.
Join a company where DEIB isn’t a buzzword
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are part of Benevity’s DNA. You’ll see the impact of our massive investment in DEIB daily — from our well-supported employee resources groups to the exceptional diversity on our leadership and tech teams.
We know that diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and passions are what move our business and our people forward, so we're committed to creating a culture of belonging with equal opportunities for everyone to shine.
That starts with a fair and accessible hiring process. If you want to feel seen, heard and celebrated, you belong at Benevity.
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