Partnership Manager
Join us as a Partnership Manager at Femme Lead!
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Are you passionate about building meaningful relationships and driving impactful collaborations? Femme Lead is looking for a Partnership Manager to expand and strengthen our network of partners, sponsors, and supporters.
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In this role, you will be the key liaison between Femme Lead and its partners, ensuring smooth communication, strategic collaboration, and sustainable growth. You’ll play a vital role in securing funding opportunities, fostering new connections, and managing existing partnerships to help advance our mission of closing the leadership gap for women in business.
Key Responsibilities
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Relationship Management
Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with current and prospective partners.
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Partner Outreach
Identify and approach potential partners, sponsors, and organizations to expand collaboration opportunities.
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Coordination
Serve as the primary point of contact for partners, ensuring smooth communication and seamless collaboration.
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Agreement Oversight
Assist in negotiating, drafting, and managing partnership agreements and contracts.
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Project & Partnership Management
Own the Partnership Relationship Management (PRM) platform, maintaining updates in collaboration with the Event Coordinator to track deadlines and deliverables.
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Agreement Oversight
Assist in negotiating, drafting, and managing partnership agreements and contracts.
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Performance Monitoring
Track and evaluate partnership performance, identifying areas for improvement and opportunities for growth.
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Event & Conference Support
Plan and participate in partnership-related events, meetings, and presentations.
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Grant & Funding Research
Identify and apply for grants and funding opportunities to support Femme Lead’s mission.
Qualifications & Skills
✅ Proven experience in partnership management, business development, fundraising, sales, or a related role.
✅ Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and maintain professional relationships.
✅ Excellent negotiation and contract management abilities.
✅ Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
✅ Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
✅ A collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across teams.
✅ Familiarity with CRM or PRM tools is a plus.
✅ Experience in event planning, sponsorship acquisition, or fundraising is a plus.
✅ Passion for empowerment, leadership, and advancing women in business.
✅ Proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven.
Why Join Femme Lead?
As a volunteer Partnership Manager, you will:
✨ Gain valuable hands-on experience in negotiations, stakeholder management and sales.
✨ Expand your professional network within the women’s leadership space.
✨ Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment with a passionate team.
✨ Make a direct impact by helping Femme Lead inspire and empower women worldwide.
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💡 This is an unpaid, volunteer role requiring a commitment of 7-10 hours per week.
