Head of Strategic Alliances

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States WOMENS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER Full time
Position Overview:
The Women's Business Development Center (WBDC) is seeking a Director of Strategic Partnerships. This pivotal role is centered in a dynamic environment focused on fostering relationships that enhance business growth for women and diverse entrepreneurs.

About Us:

The WBDC is a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering women in business for over three decades. Our mission is to facilitate and accelerate business development and growth, specifically targeting women and diverse business owners to amplify their contributions to the economy.

We pride ourselves on our knowledgeable and diverse team, cultivating a culture that is supportive, results-driven, and progressive.


Key Responsibilities:

The Director of Strategic Partnerships will oversee various partnerships within the Business Service Organization (BSO) ecosystem. This role emphasizes collaboration with internal programs and services to enhance relationships with key stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing and executing initiatives aligned with the WBDC's strategic partnership objectives.
  • Building and nurturing relationships with both current and prospective partner organizations, particularly in targeted markets.
  • Coordinating internal resources and community partnerships to effectively deliver programming and services.
  • Collaborating with other BSOs and stakeholders to enhance capacity building and engagement.
  • Managing various projects alongside internal teams, ensuring adherence to strategic partnership data and practices.
  • Innovating and implementing projects with key stakeholders within the BSO ecosystem.
  • Monitoring program effectiveness, expenditures, and deliverables.
  • Representing the WBDC at events and trade shows through networking and public speaking.
  • Working with the marketing team to promote workshops, events, and training sessions.
  • Aligning efforts with the WBDC's overarching strategic goals.
  • Performing additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Familiarity with the neighborhoods and communities served by the WBDC.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
  • A Bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred).
  • A passion for women's issues and economic development.

Benefits:

The WBDC offers a competitive benefits package that reflects our mission-driven approach. Our benefits include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Long-term care insurance.
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits.
  • Paid time off for personal, sick, and vacation days.
  • Life insurance.
  • Pre-tax flexible spending account and dependent care benefits.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.

The salary range for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience and skill set.



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