Business Development & Fundraising

• Own annual fundraising targets through corporate partnerships, foundations, and impact investors

• Identify, cultivate, and close corporate partnerships across tech, finance, consumer goods, and impact sectors

• Build robust pipeline of corporate partners; negotiate multi-year partnership agreements

• Create tiered partnership models that generate recurring revenue

• Serve as primary relationship manager for corporate partners; implement retention and growth strategies

Strategic Partnership Management

• Collaborate with Executive Director on major gift cultivation and board fundraising activation

• Develop partnership proposals and value propositions aligned with corporate goals and Grid110 mission

• Track partnership pipeline, agreements, deliverables, and renewal dates

• Report on revenue metrics, conversion rates, and partnership ROI

• Ensure partner satisfaction through regular communication and impact reporting

Program Development & Innovation

• Identify market opportunities and founder needs addressable through new programming

• Design partnership-driven programs (corporate-sponsored cohorts, industry accelerators, wellness initiatives)

• Partner with Program Manager to integrate new initiatives while ensuring quality standards

• Develop program concepts that are mission-aligned and attractive to corporate funders

• Measure and report program outcomes to funders and stakeholders

Alumni Relations & Impact

• Lead alumni engagement strategy and oversee impact reporting processes

• Build and maintain CRM database to track alumni milestones, outcomes, and engagement

• Cultivate relationships with partners and perks providers to support founder community

• Create opportunities for alumni continued growth, support, and community connection

Ecosystem Building & Relations

• Build relationships with corporate executives, VCs, founders, and business leaders

• Create engagement pathways for ecosystem partners (mentorship, speaking, advising, investing)

• Position Grid110 as connector within entrepreneurship ecosystem

• Identify and cultivate partnerships for national expansion (Buffalo, Tulsa, Austin, Atlanta, DC)

• Represent GRID110 at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities

Systems & Operations

• Create and maintain partnership tracking systems and reporting templates

• Develop standardized processes for proposals, contracting, onboarding, and stewardship

• Collaborate with VP of Operations on partnership operations and funder reporting

• Build impact dashboards demonstrating value to partners

• Contribute to organizational strategic planning and goal-setting goes here

• Business development and corporate partnership expertise

• Fundraising and revenue generation track record

• Strategic relationship building and cultivation

• Program design and innovation thinking

• Negotiation and deal structuring skills

• Data-driven approach to partnership management

Contract-to-Hire Director of Program & Partnership Development

Contract Details:

• Duration: 3 months (February - April 2026) with strong potential for full-time conversion

• Compensation: $7,000/month base 

• Full-Time Conversion: $80,000-$95,000 annual salary + benefits (if mutual fit)

• Location: Remote, Los-Angeles based, with monthly in-person meetings and quarterly events

About the Opportunity: This contract-to-hire role allows both parties to ensure strong fit before committing to a permanent position. Successful contractors who demonstrate revenue results, strategic thinking, and cultural alignment will be offered full-time employment at competitive salary with benefits.