Sr. Director of Strategic Partnerships | NC Alliance of YMCAs

POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships serves as the primary relationship builder and business development leader for the North Carolina Alliance of YMCAs, responsible for advancing partnerships, funding opportunities, and strategic collaborations that strengthen YMCA impact across North Carolina.

This position leads the development and stewardship of relationships with corporations, foundations, healthcare organizations, insurance providers, government agencies, philanthropic organizations, and other key stakeholders.

The Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships is responsible for identifying and securing new revenue opportunities, managing grants and sponsorships, and advancing initiatives that benefit North Carolinas YMCAs.

As a statewide organization serving 28 independent YMCA Associations, the Alliance operates in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, and relationship-driven environment.

The Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships plays a critical role in connecting resources, partners, and opportunities to YMCAs across the state.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, exceptional communicator, and skilled relationship manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about advancing the YMCA mission.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Strategic Partnerships & Business Development Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with corporations, foundations, healthcare organizations, insurance providers, government agencies, philanthropic organizations, and other key stakeholders.Identify, cultivate, and steward funding and collaboration opportunities that advance the Alliances strategic priorities across multiple sectors.Identify and pursue opportunities for statewide contracts, reimbursement arrangements, and strategic collaborations with healthcare organizations, insurance providers, government agencies, and other partners.Develop partnership proposals, sponsorship packages, and customized engagement opportunities that create value for both partners and participating YMCAs.Monitor emerging funding, partnership, and business development opportunities aligned with Alliance priorities.Represent the Alliance at meetings, conferences, events, and stakeholder engagements throughout North Carolina.Achieve annual partnership, sponsorship, grant, and revenue development goals established by the President & CEO.

Grant & Resource Development Research, identify, and pursue grant opportunities from local, state, regional, and national funding sources.Lead the development, writing, submission, and management of grant proposals and funding applications.Oversee grant administration, compliance, reporting, invoicing, and funder stewardship.Coordinate grant implementation activities with Alliance staff, participating YMCAs, and external partners.Maintain a pipeline of prospective funding opportunities and strategic investments.

Statewide Initiatives & Program Management Manage assigned statewide initiatives, contracts, and stra...