Partnerships Manager

Partnerships Manager

About the Organizations

Since the 1990s, the Affiliated Santé Group (Santé meaning health in French) has supported individuals living with mental, emotional, and substance use conditions through a consortium of nonprofit organizations. The common thread between them all is the ability to provide hope and healing to individuals in their most vulnerable times.

The Rock Creek Foundation was founded in 1973, and is part of that consortium. We empower individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or profound mental illness to stay or reintegrate into their community of choice through a combination of therapeutic and rehabilitative services. We offer a comprehensive range of treatment options, including supported employment, residential rehabilitation, meaningful day, and psychiatric rehabilitation services.

Both the Rock Creek Foundation and Affiliated Santé Group are led by Black women who have been part of their respective organizations for more than 15 years. 

The Role

The Partnerships Manager will be responsible for relationships with three to five external nonprofit partners and project management of our new programs with each. These external partners include universities and religious organizations, and our new programs will include internships, field placements for social work students, employment opportunities for RCF clients, benefits counseling, and health needs assessments. This role may also include management of corporate relationships with local sponsors as time permits. It would be an ideal position for someone with previous experience as a development associate or program manager.

Specific Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with three to five external nonprofit partners, including universities and religious organizations. Serve as the primary point of contact for external partners, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Develop and manage project plans for new programs in collaboration with each external partner. Coordinate with internal teams to ensure successful implementation of programs, including recruitment, training, and ongoing support as needed.  
• Monitor program progress and outcomes, tracking key performance indicators and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives. Provide timely reporting to leadership on partnership activities,
• Facilitate regular meetings and communication with external partners to review progress, address challenges, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with the Development and Marketing teams to manage corporate relationships with local sponsors, as time permits, including sponsorship proposals, activation plans, and relationship management.
• Represent the organization at external events, conferences, and meetings to promote partnerships and build networks within the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Education, Psychology, Social Work, Business) or equivalent experience.
• Ability to pass a background check
• Previous experience in partnership development, project management, or nonprofit management is essential. Experience specifically within the nonprofit sector and working with external partners such as universities, religious organizations, and corporate sponsors is highly desirable.
• Basic understanding of budgeting, financial management, and resource allocation is important for managing partnership budgets and maximizing financial resources.
• Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills.

Location 

RCF and ASG are currently headquartered in Silver Spring. This role is hybrid, with three days per week in person and two days per week remote. Candidates must be located in the Washington, DC region to facilitate on-site work, with reliable transportation to attend events and meetings as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

The budgeted salary for this role is between $65,000-$80,000, with a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, four weeks of paid time off, 403(b) retirement plan, professional development funds and more. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Rock Creek Foundation and Affiliated Sante Group are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnicity, family status, HIV status, or any other category protected by law.

Data science tells us that women and members of minority populations are less likely to apply to jobs because they wait to feel they meet 100% of job requirements. We do not believe there is a “perfect candidate” and encourages everyone who meets 70% or more of this job description to apply. We can’t wait to hear from you.