Director of Strategic Partnerships

About Covenant House New York

Join a Legacy of Hope and Empowerment at Covenant House New York!

For over 50 years, Covenant House New York (CHNY) has been at the forefront of transforming lives by providing comprehensive shelter, housing, and wrap-around support services for vulnerable homeless, runaway, and exploited youth. As the largest provider of these essential services in New York City, CHNY impacts the lives of over 1,500 young people aged 16-24 every year.

At CHNY, our doors are open to all young people in need, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. Our dedicated team offers various services, including shelter, housing, education, employment, health, mental health support, youth development, and anti-human trafficking initiatives. We operate with harm reduction and trauma-informed principles to ensure the best care for our youth.

But our mission goes beyond immediate support. We are passionate advocates for systemic change, influencing public policy, and raising awareness of the critical issues surrounding youth homelessness. Our ultimate goal is to provide a safe refuge and empower young people to build a brighter future founded on compassion, unconditional love, and absolute respect.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of countless young people. Join a team that inspires long-term transformation and hope.

About the role

The Director of Strategic Partnerships will work in collaboration with the SVP of Development & Communications and VP of Strategic Partnerships to solicit monetary funding and large-scale in-kind donations. This position will help to grow CHNY community & corporate partnerships and develop a portfolio of relationships to cultivate. The Director of Strategic Partnerships role will encompass both relationship management and event planning directly related to stewarding CHNY partners and prospects. Event planning may include but is not limited to the Holiday Gift Program, Covenant House NY Art Show, donor & volunteer recognition events, and Peer-to-Peer fundraisers. The Director of Strategic Partnerships & Special Projects will work closely with the VP of Strategic Partnerships, Partnership & Communications Coordinator, and CHI Corporate Partnership Team to increase capacity around volunteer activities. The Director of Strategic Partnerships & Special Projects will work with the VP of Strategic Partnerships to help identify and strategize additional opportunities to leverage external support to match internal organizational needs and, in turn, amplify call to actions with the Partnership & Communications Coordinator. The Director of Strategic Partnerships will also work alongside the Development Coordinator on in-kind donation opportunities, including corporate kit packing events, and peak seasons such as Pride Month Youth Homelessness Awareness Month (YHAM) and Holiday Giving. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Development & Communications and works collaboratively across the Development and Communications department to support the team's work.

What you'll do

Strategic Partnerships

• Support and collaborate with the VP and SVP in all matters related to strategic partnership research, cultivation, and stewardship.
• Work closely with the VP of Strategic Partnerships to research & outreach to various categories of corporations, local businesses, churches, and nonprofits to cultivate partnerships and ultimately seek monetary funding and in-kind support.
• Work cross-collaboratively to create new events and opportunities which meet organizational needs and engage corporations, community groups, and individuals in CHNY's work.
• Alongside the VP of Strategic Partnerships, create partnerships that include Peer-to-Peer fundraising and support, with a focus on event sponsorship and building annual participation with corporate & community groups.
• Represent Covenant House New York at presentations, site visits, and other engagement opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Partnership & Communications Coordinator to utilize communications platforms as a means to promote volunteer & cultivation events to drive recruitment.
• Cultivate donor and volunteer relationships, creating new prospects for CHI's Major Gift team.

Special Projects & Events

Qualifications

Benefits

Covenant House New York offers a rich package of benefits including but not limited to :

The pay range for this role is :

80,000 - 85,000 USD per year(41st ST - SHELTER)

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