VP Of Strategic Partnerships & Growth

HealthCorps is a national non-profit dedicated to improving lives through health education, leadership, and service learning, empowering teens to become change agents in their communities.

Location: Remote (US)

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key external relationship officer alongside the CEO, cultivating and stewarding relationships across health systems, corporate sponsors, school districts, foundations, and community organizations
• Design and lead a comprehensive partnership strategy spanning grant, sponsor, and programmatic relationships that aligns funder priorities with organizational growth goals
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of new and emerging partnership opportunities, cultivating prospects from first touch through qualification
• Steward existing partners to deepen loyalty, increase lifetime value, and drive renewals and upgrades
• Track funding trends and shifting funder priorities to position HealthCorps ahead of major market shifts
• Own the full partnership sales cycle for mid-tier and emerging opportunities, from first outreach through close and activation
• Develop pitches, proposals, and grant applications that translate HealthCorps' outcomes data into a compelling, fundable case for support
• Partner with the CEO and leadership to identify, solicit, and close transformational sponsorships for the major annual fundraiser and national and hub-level programming
• Demonstrate ongoing value to existing partners through exceptional stewardship that keeps them connected to our mission and measurable impact
• Set strategic tone and direction for the HealthCorps brand across all external-facing channels and oversee the Marketing Manager in executing it across social media, website, newsletters, and press
• Lead the design and execution of a brand and communications strategy that builds awareness and trust across funders, partners, and the broader public
• Partner with program teams to translate research-validated impact data and stories into compelling, consistent external narratives
• Develop partner-facing collateral — partnership decks, impact reports, and stakeholder communications — that reflect the quality of the organization
• Represent HealthCorps at conferences, sector events, and media opportunities alongside the CEO and program leaders
• Build local advisory committees that connect HealthCorps to local civic, education, and philanthropic leaders, in partnership with the Alumni & Community Manager and Program Directors
• Strengthen HealthCorps' presence in each market by partnering with local teams to plan events, cultivate partnerships, and raise the organization's visibility
• Cultivate and engage HealthCorps' alumni as a strategic community, building a strong, active network and connecting alumni to advisory roles, volunteer opportunities, and local partnerships that extend our reach
• Lead and develop a high-performing team: Senior Manager of Development, Marketing Manager, Director of Events (part-time), and Alumni & Community Manager
• Serve as a player-coach who models the work while developing others, holding your own partnership portfolio while coaching the team toward revenue and relationship goals
• Establish and monitor division KPIs across pipeline, revenue, and brand performance, reporting to the CEO and Board to ensure measurable ROI
• Manage the division budget and contribute to organization-wide strategic planning as a member of the leadership team

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, sales, or revenue-generating roles, with a demonstrated track record of closing and stewarding high-value relationships.
• Experience holding your own portfolio while leading and developing a team; you are a player-coach who can model the work and develop others simultaneously
• Proven pitching and presentation skills; you are comfortable in a boardroom, at a funder meeting, and in a pitch meeting, and you know how to read a room and close
• Experience setting brand direction and overseeing marketing or communications functions, with the ability to translate complex program outcomes into compelling external narratives
• Strong written communication skills: from partner proposals to grant narratives to impact reports, your writing moves people to act
• Familiarity with health systems, corporate social responsibility, education, or youth-serving sectors; experience working with health systems or school districts is a strong plus
• Comfort building and operating in an entrepreneurial, fast-growth environment where you may be creating systems and structures from scratch
• Proficiency with CRM platforms and a data-driven approach to pipeline management and relationship tracking. And a data-driven approach to pipeline management and relationship tracking

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) to relax, recharge, and take care of what matters most
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance to keep you and your family healthy
• Life Insurance coverage for added piece of mind
• A 401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future
• Additional ancillary benefits tailored to fit your lifestyle and needs

Additional Information

• This is a full time, exempt position, and you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package.
• Because we operate across multiple states, compensation is aligned with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including salary thresholds where applicable.
• Slight preference given to the candidate that live in one of our hub areas: Pittsburgh, PA, Philadelphia, PA, Cleveland, OH, Oklahoma City, OK, South Florida (Palm Beach/Miami), Houston, TX and Phoenix, AZ.
• At HealthCorps, we believe our team members are our greatest asset. That's why full-time employees enjoy comprehensive benefits packages designed to support your health, financial security, and overall, well-being.
• Our offerings include: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and additional ancillary benefits.
• Plus, HealthCorps proudly recognizes and observes most federal holidays, giving you even more opportunities to rest and connect outside of work.