Manager, Partnerships

Summary:

The Corporate Partnerships (CP) team, within Advancement, oversees the ASPCA’s relationships with a range of companies who are committed to supporting animal welfare through product sales, marketing activities, employee giving campaigns and other engagement opportunities.

The Manager will provide active support to a select portfolio of corporate partnerships through ongoing review and management of marketing materials and contractual commitments, including assisting the Director, Partnerships and Vice President with partnership activities as needed.

The Manager is also responsible for crafting, organizing, and preparing communications and stewardship materials for all corporate partners, in addition to managing the department’s internal communications strategy.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, ability to prioritize and work independently, and attention to detail are critical to success in this role.

What You’ll Do

• Manager, Partnerships reports directly to the Director, Partnerships and has no direct reports.

Where and When You’ll Work

• This is a hybrid position and will require occasional days commuting to the 8th Avenue ASPCA location

• In-person team meetings approximately once per week and in-person department meetings approximately 4 times per year

• Some partner and/or NPO related travel as required (not more than 10%)

• Attendance required at in-person partner meetings approximately 5 times per year

What You’ll Get

Compensation

Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education, training, experience, location, business needs, internal equity, market demands or budgeted amount for the role. The target hiring range is for new hire offers only, and staff compensation may increase beyond the maximum hiring range based on performance over time. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. The expected hiring salary range for this role is set forth below and may be modified in the future.    

• The target hiring range for this role is $72,000 - $77,000

Benefits

At the ASPCA, you don’t have to choose between your passion and making a living. Our comprehensive benefits package helps ensure you can live a rewarding life at work and at home. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental and optional vision coverage.

• Flexible time off that includes vacation time, paid personal time, sick time, bereavement time, paid parental leave, and 10 company paid holidays that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.

• Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings, including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions — we match dollar-for-dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year.

• Robust professional development opportunities, including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field and so much more.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Independence Pet Group (IPG) and Other Corporate Partnerships

• Support Director and Vice President with IPG relationship management, a $5M+ annual year-round partnership, including planning and participating in partner meetings, conducting research to remain current on the industry landscape, analyzing new creative partnership opportunities, and creating business presentations
• Collaborate with internal and external departments to manage weekly review of all marketing collateral related to ASPCA Pet Health Insurance, ensuring legal compliance, alignment with ASPCA medical counsel, and proper execution of brand standards
• Manage long-term partner accounts, such as BuzzRx, Citi Thank You Rewards, EHD, and CITM, by proactively anticipating partner needs, connecting partner interests with ASPCA mission and priorities, and identifying engagement opportunities.
• Manage a growing portfolio of partnerships as accounts transition from Business Development to the Partnerships team
• Maintain accurate and current records of partnership deliverables and notable partner interactions/activities in account files and department database

Department Communications