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Job Description: Director of Strategic Partnerships

Role Overview

Role: Director of Strategic Partnerships

Managed by: Executive Director

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Terms of Employment: Full-Time

Compensation: This position is full-time with a salary band of $80,000-$110,000, with opportunities for yearly raises and a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401k with match. $50.00 monthly internet reimbursement (while we’re remote), $60.00 cell phone reimbursement, $500.00 professional development fund, $250.00 home office stipend. 

Organization Overview

One Arizona was formed in 2010 as a direct response to the growing disenfranchisement of voters and the attack on our Latino community in the form of SB1070. Since then, One Arizona has grown to include more than 27+ organizations representing diverse communities across Arizona, working side by side to build a culture of civic engagement and democratic participation and registering over 600,000 people in the last 6 years. By working together, we’ve created deep and lasting change in the state we call home. We coordinate and provide tools, technical support, and fundraising to ensure our partners have the necessary resources to meet their goals. Our mission is to improve the lives of Arizonans, especially people of color and young people, by building a culture of civic participation.

Commitment to Racial Equity

One Arizona is committed to advancing racial equity through organizational systems and policies that are consistently tested, evaluated, and updated. Some organizational priorities include:

• Building reflective and equitable state networks and partnerships.
• Increasing engagement of state-based groups building power in communities of color in the planning process.
• Centering state-based groups, building power in communities of color in our internal leadership structures

One Arizona sees its commitment to racial equity as an integral part of its success. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on how they see themselves contributing to our work advancing racial equity.

Position Description

The Director of Strategic Partnerships is a senior leadership position on One Arizona’s executive team. This role focuses on expanding and strengthening our collective fundraising and organizational sustainability across our 27+ partner organizations. The Director of Strategic Partnerships will work closely with the Executive Director and Development Director to align development efforts for both One Arizona (501(c)(3)) and One Arizona Action (501(c)(4)). The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong coalition-building, fundraising, and systems development experience, and a deep commitment to equity.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Director of Strategic Partnerships, in collaboration with executive leadership, will include, but are not limited to:

Strategic Development Support Across Ecosystem

• Design and lead capacity-building initiatives for partner organizations’ development teams, including training, workshops, templates, and tools.
• Identify and develop shared funding opportunities for partner organizations.
• Develop cross-ecosystem budgeting systems to track financial gaps and resource alignment among partners. 

Fundraising and Resource Development

• Collaborate with the Development Director to cultivate and steward relationships with major donors and institutional funders (local and national).
• Coordinate fundraising strategies that support One Arizona (501c3) and One Arizona Action (501c4).

Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a key liaison to coalition partners on resource-related issues, ensuring their needs inform One Arizona’s strategic planning and fundraising priorities.
• Coordinate communication with partners about development opportunities and reporting expectations.

Internal Systems and Leadership

• Support the Executive Director, Development Director, and executive team in aligning organizational strategy with development priorities.
• Track and analyze budgetary trends across the ecosystem to inform collective planning. 

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 7 years of senior management experience, including staff supervision and budget management.
• Proven success in fundraising from individual donors, foundations, and/or national funders.
• Experience working with coalitions or networks, particularly in advocacy or civic engagement contexts.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills. 
• Demonstrated commitment to racial, economic, and gender justice.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and donor database systems.

Preferred:

• Experience working with both 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations.
• Familiarity with Arizona’s political and social justice landscape.
• Grant writing and reporting experience.
• Experience with EveryAction or similar donor CRMs.
• Spanish proficiency is a plus.

Compensation 

The salary is $80,000-$110,000. Benefits include health care, dental, vision, 401 (k) with match, and competitive vacation time.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to jo**@********na.org. Please include “Director of Strategic Partnerships, YOUR NAME” in the subject line.

One Arizona is committed to creating a dynamic, multicultural, diverse working environment. Candidates of color, women, gender-diverse individuals, differently-abled, and those with other diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.

One Arizona is an equal-opportunity employer.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 80,000 - 100,000.

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