Director of the Office of Strategic Partnership

Company Description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The Office of Strategic Partnerships plays a crucial role in addressing Philadelphia’s diverse needs by cultivating and mobilizing resources from private, nonprofit, and philanthropic sectors throughout the region. Taking a comprehensive approach, the office aligns external support with city initiatives to enhance service delivery, expand community programs, and address key issues affecting residents. By fostering collaborations across sectors, the Office of Strategic Partnerships strengthens Philadelphia’s social and economic fabric, working to ensure that all partnerships are strategically focused on creating sustainable impact and advancing the city’s goals.

Job Description

Position Summary

 The Director of Strategic Partnerships leads the Office of Strategic Partnerships for the City of Philadelphia, playing a critical role in identifying, developing, and sustaining innovative collaborations that advance the Mayor’s policy goals and social impact initiatives. As an executive-level leader, the Director is responsible for fostering cross-sector partnerships that enhance community engagement, generate new funding streams, and leverage resources that benefit the City and its residents. This role requires a strategic vision to align external support with city priorities, ensuring partnerships are impactful, sustainable, and aligned with Philadelphia’s overarching objectives.

Essential Functions

Direct and manage the fundraising and coordination pipeline between the philanthropic, corporate, and business communities and the City of Philadelphia. The Office of Strategic Partnerships will serve as a bridge and relationship manager between partners and the City of Philadelphia.

Strategic Partnership Development:

• Lead efforts to identify and cultivate relationships and partnerships with businesses, foundations, philanthropic organizations, academic institutions, nonprofits, and other organizations.
• Develop and implement strategies to leverage external resources, including financial and in-kind support, for City projects and initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison between the City and partners to connect external stakeholders with City departments and projects that are mission aligned.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally, including City department leadership, corporate executives, foundation leaders and relevant staff.
• Represent the City in meetings and events with partners, potential funders, and other strategic allies.
• Maintain ongoing communication with partners to sustain long-term collaborations.

Project Management and Coordination:

• Work with cross-departmental teams within City departments to facilitate successful partnership projects.
• Track partnership outcomes and ensure accountability for deliverables.

Resource Mobilization:

• Lead efforts, coordination, grant writing, and applications to secure funding and resources for City projects through grants, sponsorships, and donations from external partners.
• Identify innovative funding models and opportunities for public-private partnerships based on models from across the region and across the country.

Strategic Planning and Innovation:

• Collaborate with City departmental leadership to develop long-term strategies for leveraging partnerships to achieve strategic priorities.
• Identify new areas of potential colla