Growth & Partnerships Manager

Role Overview

• Lead and grow PrideReady’s partnerships, trainings, and consulting engagements, including fee-for-service and contract-based revenue.
• Identify, cultivate, and secure contracts with senior-serving organizations, public entities, healthcare providers, housing organizations, nonprofits, and corporate partners.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of prospective partners with clear cultivation, proposal, contracting, and stewardship strategies.
• Collaborate with GenPride leadership to develop service models, packaging, and any related pricing that align mission, accessibility, and financial sustainability.
• Build and maintain long-term partnerships that advance systems-level change for King County LGBTQIA2S+ elders.
• Develop and refine PrideReady systems for certification, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Position PrideReady as a trusted regional resource for LGBTQIA2S+ cultural humility training and organizational change.
• Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and consultants to develop proposals, reports, presentations, and marketing materials.
• Pursue speaking, media, and partnership opportunities that expand PrideReady’s reach and credibility.
• Ensure PrideReady offerings reflect lived experience, best practices, and evolving community needs.
• Supervise and support PrideReady staff, facilitators, and contractors, fostering accountability, growth, and alignment with GenPride’s values.
• Track, evaluate, and report on PrideReady’s financial performance, program outcomes, and partnership impact.
• Apply racial, aging, and LGBTQIA2S+ equity frameworks across all partnerships, contracts, and internal practices.
• Partner with GenPride leadership to align PrideReady strategy with organizational goals and sustainability planning.
• Participate actively in team meetings, organizational learning, and culture-building practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, fundraising, or revenue-generating programs in nonprofit, consulting, or mission-driven settings.
• Proven success securing contracts, partnerships, and fee-for-service revenue.
• Authentic connection to GenPride’s mission and the experiences of LGBTQIA2S+ older adults.
• Deep commitment to racial, aging, and LGBTQIA2S+ equity in daily work.
• Knowledge of LGBTQIA2S+ communities, aging services, and intersectional equity issues.
• Proven success in designing, implementing, evaluating, and adapting initiatives to meet goals and metrics.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills, with experience representing organizations externally.
• Experience supervising coordinator level staff and skilled volunteers.
• Proficiency with CRM and data systems (Salesforce preferred).
• Skilled writer and public speaker, comfortable representing an organization externally.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Generous and flexible paid time off
• Paid family and medical leave
• Health insurance coverage
• Ongoing professional development support