Partnerships Operations Lead Full Time

In this role, you will design and scale the operational backbone of a fast-growing partnerships function focused on high-impact initiatives. You’ll work at the intersection of systems, strategy, and relationship management, ensuring that processes supporting donor engagement and collaboration are efficient, reliable, and scalable. This is a high-ownership opportunity where you will transform early-stage workflows into structured, high-performing systems. You’ll collaborate across multiple teams including legal, finance, and technical functions, enabling seamless execution of complex initiatives. Operating in a mission-driven and globally distributed environment, your work will directly support the growth and effectiveness of impactful partnerships. If you enjoy building systems from the ground up and driving operational excellence, this role offers both challenge and purpose.

Accountabilities

• Define and execute the systems strategy for the partnerships function, identifying opportunities to build, optimize, or retire tools and processes
• Act as the primary liaison between partnerships and cross-functional teams such as legal, finance, and technical systems
• Own and optimize CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), ensuring data integrity, accurate reporting, and alignment with business needs
• Build and maintain operational workflows including donor pipeline management, vetting processes, fund allocation, and communications tracking
• Establish clear policies, documentation, and protocols to standardize and scale team operations
• Support donor engagement efforts by creating systems that improve relationship tracking and delivery on commitments
• Identify operational gaps and proactively implement scalable solutions as the team grows

Requirements

• Proven experience in operations, project management, or systems management within fast-paced environments
• Strong systems thinking with the ability to design scalable processes across teams and tools
• Experience working cross-functionally and managing stakeholders with diverse priorities
• Solid project management skills, including planning, execution, and coordination of complex initiatives
• Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce or similar platforms
• High attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and process consistency
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proactive mindset with the ability to identify and resolve bottlenecks independently
• Comfort using technology, automation tools, and AI-driven solutions to improve efficiency

Nice To Have

• Experience in nonprofit, philanthropy, fundraising, or donor relations environments
• Background in building or scaling operational systems in high-growth organizations
• Exposure to compliance, legal coordination, or financial workflows
• Experience working with distributed or remote teams
• Familiarity with analytics, reporting tools, or process automation solutions

Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and location
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage (or local equivalents)
• Generous paid time off and fully paid parental leave
• Flexible remote work environment with support for home office setup
• Inclusive and mission-driven work culture with global collaboration
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• Flexible expense policy to support productivity and well-being

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