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About the Role

9/11 Day is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven, and highly organized Associate Director of Partnerships and Development to steward, expand, and activate corporate and foundation partnerships that fuel our programs nationwide. This role blends fundraising and business development expertise with strong operational and communications coordination to support the successful execution of partner engagements across major volunteer events, national programs, and year-round initiatives.

This position will lead sponsor relationships, cultivate new mission-aligned supporters, and collaborate closely with program, events, and marketing teams to deliver seamless, high-quality partner experiences. A core component of the role includes managing partner communications at scale—overseeing targeted mass email campaigns and structured communication journeys that guide partners from cultivation through activation, recognition, and renewal.

The Associate Director of Partnerships and Development will ensure that partners receive timely, relevant, and mission-aligned communications while maintaining a personalized, relationship-centered approach. This role is ideal for a dynamic and proactive relationship builder who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, excels at both strategy and execution, and brings a warm, professional presence that reflects the mission and values of 9/11 Day.

About 9/11 Day

9/11 Day is the nonprofit that founded and organizes the federally recognized September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, now the nation’s largest annual day of charitable engagement. Our mission is to inspire unity, empathy, and service in tribute to the victims, survivors, first responders, and members of the military affected by the attacks.

Each year, we coordinate national volunteer service projects in 50+ cities and college campuses, support youth service-learning programs, and inspire millions of Americans to engage in good deeds and acts of service.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, steward, and grow long-term relationships with corporate partners, sponsors, and donors through high-quality service and consistent stewardship.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned sponsors, leading regular check-ins, presentations, and strategic reviews.
• Develop and execute customized partnership strategies aligned with sponsor goals and 9/11 Day programs.
• Lead partner communications at scale, managing targeted mass email campaigns and multi-touch communication journeys using Salesforce and mail-merge tools.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of sponsor benefits, ensuring all commitments are fulfilled accurately and on schedule.
• Coordinate sponsor participation in national volunteer events, including registration workflows, ticketing, onsite engagement, and branded activations.
• Collaborate closely with Programs and Events teams to integrate sponsors into large-scale projects across 50+ cities.
• Maintain accurate partner records in Salesforce, tracking pledges, donations, deliverables, and engagement activity; produce reports as needed.
• Support CRM optimization, including workflows, data hygiene, templates, and internal tools.
• Develop sponsorship and grant materials, including proposals, decks, one-pagers, and post-event impact reports.
• Track timelines and cross-functional deliverables to ensure smooth coordination and execution.
• Gather and analyze post-event feedback to strengthen future partnership strategy and execution.
• Other data and administrative-related tasks as assigned.

Desired Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in corporate partnerships, fundraising, development, or related relationship-management roles.
• Proven track record of managing and growing national-level sponsor or client relationships.
• Experience collaborating with program or events teams and supporting large-scale, multi-city events or partner activations.
• Experience with grant writing, proposal development, or structured pitch processes.
• Demonstrated experience in prospecting and identifying new corporate partners, sponsors, or donors through research, outreach, and pipeline development.

Skills

• Exceptional communication skills—verbal, written, and presentation.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at managing multiple projects under tight timelines.
• Strong project-management experience, preferably in complex, high-volume environments.
• Strategic problem-solver with strong follow-through and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; a natural ambassador for mission-driven work.
• Comfortable working with cross-functional teams, external vendors, and senior corporate representatives.
• Proficiency in Salesforce (strongly preferred); experience with CRM workflows, data hygiene, and reporting.
• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, or similar) and ability to apply them to streamline communications, prospecting research, and content development.
• Strong skills in Google Workspace, spreadsheets, Slack, and digital collaboration tools.
• Comfortable learning new systems quickly.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, marketing, nonprofit management, or related field preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $80,000–$115,000, commensurate with experience and seniority.
• Fully remote and flexible work environment.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) retirement plan.
• Generous vacation and paid time off.
• Phone and technology stipend.
• Supportive, mission-driven, collaborative team culture.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter describing their experience and interest in this role to hr@911day.org. Only applicants who meet the required qualifications will be considered.

Equal Employment Opportunity

9/11 Day is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. We provide a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, family or parental status, age, or any other protected status under applicable laws.