Summary
Description
Organization Overview
Social Venture Partners Denver (SVP Denver) is a nonprofit that amplifies the impact of local nonprofits and social mission organizations addressing health, economic and racial inequities in Metro Denver by connecting them to the support and expertise they need to thrive. We envision a diverse, collaborative, and effective ecosystem of nonprofits, social ventures, skilled volunteers, and impact-driven funders to help create thriving communities across Greater Denver.
Position Overview
The Senior Manager of Partner Engagement is a central connector and community builder for SVP Denver. This role blends fundraising, business development, relationship management, philanthropic advising, and community engagement.
What is an SVP Denver “Partner”? Partners are community members who want to leverage their time, skills, and resources to drive social change in Metro Denver. Partners make a meaningful financial contribution to join the SVP Denver network. From there, we provide personalized opportunities to connect, contribute, and create lasting impact in the community. Learn more at https://svpdenver.org/become-a-partner/
The ideal Senior Manager of Partner Engagement is:
- A natural networker who loves talking to people
- A business generalist who understands donors, investors, and corporate partnerships
- A community cultivator who thrives in relationship-driven work
- A philanthropic advisor who can match partner interests with real community needs
- A do-er who can build systems, craft strategy, and execute with excellence
We are seeking a relationship-driven, entrepreneurial leader who can build deep partnerships, expand our network, and strengthen our community of purpose-driven partners. This person will drive revenue through partner recruitment while also shaping the partner experience so members feel meaningfully connected to local impact.
Core Responsibilities
Partner Recruitment & Revenue Generation
- Recruit 20-30 new Partners annually ($50-$80K+ new revenue in partner dues).
- Expand diversity and breadth of the partner network with intentional focus on BIPOC leaders, mid-career to late career professionals, foundation program officers, and impact investors.
- Manage a pipeline of prospects and actively steward new relationships.
- Develop compelling pitch materials for individuals, corporations, community groups, and foundations.
- Partner with marketing (initially the contractor) to raise SVP Denver’s public visibility
- Maintain active presence in both philanthropic and business communities.
Partner Engagement & Stewardship
- Manage partner onboarding and match interests with SVP’s offerings (pro bono, giving circles, events, philanthropy, impact investing).
- Grow the SVP Ambassadors committee: train and activate partners and board members to support outreach and onboarding.
- Execute an annual partner engagement plan to strengthen the partner experience to drive retention, deeper engagement, and leadership. Achieve 90%+ partner satisfaction annually.
- Develop templates and infrastructure for partner-led workshops and learning events.
- With Programs Lead, co-manage partner involvement in collective giving and pooled funds (microgrants and COIIN).
- Increase partner retention by 20% through proactive relationship building.
Donor/Partner Systems & Tracking
- Streamline Salesforce processes for partner engagement, renewals, and tracking.
- Track and analyze key development performance metrics
- Maintain accurate data on partners, prospects, corporate sponsors, and foundation relationships.
Qualifications
Required
- 4–8+ years of experience in development, partnerships, community engagement, volunteer management, philanthropy, or related business development roles
- Demonstrated success in relationship-driven fundraising or partnership building
- Ability to work a room, build trust quickly, and maintain long-term relationships
- Experience working with corporate, foundation, and/or professional audiences
- Strong communication and storytelling skills (presentations, pitches, decks)
- Comfort with ambiguity, fast iteration, and entrepreneurial environments
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and building a diverse network
Preferred
- Experience with Salesforce or CRM systems
- Experience in philanthropy, impact investing, or nonprofit/social enterprise ecosystems
- Strong Denver networks across nonprofit, corporate, philanthropic, or investor communities
Schedule and Work Environment
The Senior Manager of Partner Engagement will work a standard 40 hours/week schedule and report directly to Theresa Rinne-Meyers, CEO. There are no direct-reports for this position.
The individual for this role must be physically based in the greater Denver area. We do not offer relocation assistance but do offer a flexible work environment, which typically includes 2-3 days work from home and 2-3 days in-person at a shared office space on the Clayton Early Learning campus. The position will occasionally be asked to be present at evening events.
Salary Range
$72,000 – $82,000 per year depending on experience (exempt) plus benefits
Benefits
This is a full time/salaried role and includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, LifeLock, Telehealth and 401k. Paid time off benefits include Holidays, Sick Leave and Vacation.
Timeline
The application deadline is Sunday, January 4th at 11:59pm. Our timeline for this role is as follows:
- December 9th-January 4th: Accepting applications
- January 6th-26th: Interview window (1st, 2nd, and final)
- January 26th-28th: Reference checks and offer extended
- February 16th: Target start date
About CNDC
SVP Denver is a project of the Colorado Nonprofit Development Center (CNDC) and all employees are CNDC employees. CNDC is dedicated to equal employment opportunities in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. CNDC prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, age 40 and over, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, gender expression or any other characteristic protected by state or local law. This policy applies to all employees. For more information on CNDC, please visit www.cndc.org.
