VP of Strategic Partnerships

Role Description The VP of Strategic Partnerships is a full-time, remote role responsible for defining and executing the partnership strategy that expands The Female Leader’s reach, impact, and revenue opportunities. This role involves identifying and nurturing high-value relationships with brands, organizations, and thought leaders aligned with the platform’s mission of inclusive leadership and mental health advocacy. Daily tasks include prospecting and qualifying potential partners, leading partnership negotiations, developing co-branded initiatives and campaigns, and overseeing partner onboarding and ongoing relationship management. The VP will collaborate closely with content, marketing, and community teams to design joint programs, events, and digital collaborations, and will use data to monitor performance, refine strategy, and report on partnership outcomes. The role also includes building repeatable processes for partnership management, ensuring compliance with relevant community policies, and representing The Female Leader in external meetings, events, and virtual forums.

Qualifications

Demonstrated expertise in Business Relationship Management and Account Management, with a track record of cultivating long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships. Proven experience in Strategic Partnerships and Strategic Planning, including developing and executing partnership roadmaps that support brand and mission growth. Strong Business Planning skills, including forecasting, budgeting, and building partnership business cases that align with organizational goals. Background in mission-driven or community-focused organizations, ideally in leadership, mental health, gender equality, or social impact sectors. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones in a remote environment. Ability to use data and analytics tools to measure partnership performance, optimize initiatives, and prepare clear, actionable reports for leadership. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field; advanced degree or equivalent experience in strategic or partnership roles is an advantage. Comfort with digital collaboration platforms and social media, and alignment with inclusive, non-discriminatory professional community standards.