Director, Partnerships & Community at NAACP – BALTIMORE, Maryland
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POSITION TITLE: Director, Partnerships & Community
SUPERVISOR: Senior Vice President, Executive Office
LOCATION: Washington, DC
TRAVEL: 15%
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization for equal rights, seeks a Director, Partnerships & Community, who advances the organization’s strategic goals by leading high-impact partnerships, community initiatives, and identity-based programming. This role requires both strategic leadership and hands-on execution across multiple workstreams, including stakeholder engagement, leadership development, and community-building efforts.
The Director collaborates across departments and with external partners to cultivate meaningful relationships and design initiatives that strengthen social justice, advance equity, and build community power.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
Under the direction of the Senior Vice President, Executive Office, the Director, Partnerships and Community will perform the following duties, to include, but not limited to:
Leadership, Strategy & Operations- Lead the Partnerships & Community team, providing strategic direction, staff development, and performance management.
- Establish and manage annual goals, timelines, and departmental budgets.
- Track and analyze KPIs to assess program effectiveness and provide regular updates to senior leadership.
- Support fundraising efforts by collaborating with Development on proposals, reporting, and donor engagement.
- Partner with senior leaders to ensure partnership and community programs align with organizational priorities.
- Cultivate, manage, and expand relationships with civic, DEI, fraternal, faith-based, and advocacy organizations aligned with the NAACP’s mission.
- Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive partnership strategy across national and local platforms.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Development, Communications, Field & Membership, and Policy & Legislative Affairs to maximize the impact of partnerships.
- Evaluate partnership opportunities and create frameworks for assessing, onboarding, and stewarding collaborators.
- Represent the NAACP at high-level meetings, conferences, and events as a senior organizational ambassador.
- Oversee the NAACP Leadership Programs, including curriculum development, cohort selection, implementation, and evaluation.
- Guide leadership development strategies such as mentorship, training, and experiential learning.
- Partner with funders and stakeholders to secure, steward, and report on leadership program investments.
- Lead internal and external initiatives that cultivate belonging, inclusion, and equity across the NAACP ecosystem.
- Serve as an advisor on DEI, contributing to intersectional policy and practice development.
- Provide oversight for identity- and affinity-based groups, including WIN, LGBTQ, and Religious Affairs.
- Leverage partnerships to support programming at the intersections of race, gender, religion, veteran status, and other identities.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Senior Vice President, Executive Office, or other designee
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred or equivalent experience.
- 8–10 years of progressive experience in nonprofit/association management, civic engagement, partnerships, DEI programming, leadership programs, or related fields.
- 3–5 years of team management experience, including cross-functional leadership.
- Proven success building and sustaining strategic partnerships across sectors.
- Demonstrated experience in program development, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement.
- Fundraising or donor engagement experience with an ability to translate programming into funding opportunities.
- Minimum five years coordinating staff, National Board leaders, volunteers, and contractors.
- Experience designing partner cultivation, engagement, and retention strategies.
- Established relationships and experience in national-level partnerships or external affairs strongly preferred.
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Job Location
Job Location
This job is located in the BALTIMORE, Maryland, 21215, United States region.