Vice President, Development & Strategic Partnerships at BranchED

ORGANIZATION: BranchED
ROLE: Vice President, Development & Strategic Partnerships 
LOCATION: Remote (Atlanta, GA preferred)
TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS: 20% time
SALARY: $116,000 - $145,000

ABOUT BRANCHED

BranchED is a professional services organization and a collective of faculty, teachers, and leaders advancing educational excellence by expanding individual capacity, enabling supportive relationships, boosting institutional effectiveness, and collaborating with communities. We believe every student deserves access to caring, adaptive, and well-prepared teachers; every teacher deserves high-quality preparation and ongoing professional learning that equips and empowers, and every person benefits when we create a higher standard of education together. We are committed to achieving programmatic transformation leading to improved outcomes for educators who, by extension, benefit all students by preparing them to maximize their life possibilities. 

BranchED is at an inflection point. As part of a long-term impact and sustainability strategy, the organization is launching a mission-aligned initiative built around its AI-driven simulation platform to accelerate teacher performance. BranchED is also expanding its core nonprofit offerings through multi-year philanthropic investments and fee-for-service engagements. Over the next three to five years, BranchED aims to grow revenue from $10M to $15M, while increasing its institutional reach from 300 to 500+ partners and serving preservice and in-service teachers each year.

To learn more about BranchED, visit: https://www.educatordiversity.org/.

BranchED’s Values: 

• People First: We invest in people and honor their voice and multiple narratives in teaching, leading, and serving with excellence, love and respect.
• Intentionality: Keeping at the forefront the ideas of those impacted, we strategically use a collaborative design process to interrogate research, data, and best practices to understand, act, and reflect on how to best solve problems
• Inclusion: We respect the beautiful complexity of culture, appreciate difference as an asset and embrace the central importance of identity in building strong educator preparation programs
• Collaboration: We strive to intentionally and openly communicate points of intersection and connection between our work with the team, our partners, and the providers and communities we serve
• Agency: We strive to give our team members individual meaning and control of their work while also embracing joint ownership of our collective mission and interdependent
• Curiosity: We believe that approaching opportunities with an open mind, a healthy sense of humor, a strong desire to learn something new and an appreciation for good surprises bring joy to work and authenticity to relationships
• Growth: We promote brave spaces for continuous improvement and self-development for ourselves, our partners, and the providers and communities we serve.

ABOUT THE VICE PRESIDENT, DEVELOPMENT & STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS ROLE

The Vice President, Development & Strategic Partnerships (VP) leads the organization’s external presence and partnership strategy—overseeing brand, communications, and institutional partnerships to elevate visibility, engagement, and revenue. This role aligns storytelling with strategy: ensuring the organization’s mission, programs, and impact resonate across audiences, including funders, partners, and the broader public. In addition, the VP drives growth in individual and corporate giving by cultivating relationships, partnerships, and philanthropic investments that expand the organization’s reach and long-term sustainability.

The VP also provides strategic oversight of development operations, ensuring that fundraising systems, data, and stewardship processes are efficient, accurate, and support relationship-based fundraising. The role manages a team of several staff and key contractors around communications, events, and grant writers.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Individual and Corporate Giving Strategy and Execution (25%)

• Develop and lead a comprehensive strategy to grow individual and corporate giving, aligning philanthropic investments with brand partnership opportunities and organizational priorities.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with high-net-worth individuals, corporate leaders, and partners to drive major gifts, sponsorships, and long-term commitments.
• Design and oversee integrated campaigns that connect storytelling, marketing, and donor engagement to deepen loyalty and increase lifetime value.
• Partner with the CEO, Board, and Development leadership to identify, solicit, and close transformational gifts and partnerships.
• Build a culture of generosity and partnership across the organization—bridging marketing, programs, and development to deliver exceptional donor experiences and measurable impact.

Brand, Marketing & Communications (25%)

• Lead the design and execution of a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy that builds awareness and trust among key audiences.
• Collaborate closely with the CEO and senior leadership to design and implement an executive communications plan that advances thought leadership, amplifies visibility, and aligns with organizational priorities.
• Oversee the creation of consistent, compelling content, such as digital, print, media, and thought leadership. Align content with the BranchED’s mission and values.
• Develop marketing and fundraising collateral and manage external creative partners, including graphic design vendors, to ensure high-quality, on-brand publications and materials.
• Manage media relations, public positioning, and messaging for campaigns, events, and announcements.
• Partner with program teams to translate impact data and stories into strategic communications materials.
• Oversee digital channels (website, social media, newsletters) to drive engagement and conversions.

Strategic Partnerships (25%)

• Develop a partnership strategy and manage strategic alliances with peer organizations to advance shared goals.

• Support co-branded initiatives, sponsorships, and public-private partnerships that amplify mission reach.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with leaders in philanthropy, education, edtech, innovation, and social impact ecosystems.
• Negotiate partnership agreements, deliverables, and mutual value propositions.

Events & Engagement (15%)

• Lead planning and execution of all program events and community outreach activities.
• Establish a calendar of high-impact events with clear metrics for success.

Strategic Leadership (10%)

• Serve as a member of the leadership team, contributing to organization-wide strategic planning and decision-making.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for marketing, communication, events, partnerships, and development operations to ensure measurable ROI and continuous improvement.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Leadership 

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in marketing/communications and partnerships, ideally in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations.

Marketing and Partnerships Expertise

• Demonstrated success in developing and managing strategic partnerships and high-value giving portfolios, including individual philanthropy, corporate sponsorships, and cause-aligned brand collaborations that drive visibility, engagement, and sustainable revenue growth.
• Expertise in brand management, multi-channel marketing, and high-profile event execution.
• Strong writing, public speaking, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing teams and budgets across multiple functional areas.
• Forward-thinking mindset with comfort in innovation and data-driven decision making.
• Familiarity with CRM (Salesforce), donor management, and digital marketing tools.

• Ability to work effectively with board members, high-net-worth individuals, and cross-functional teams.
• Capacity to be a visible ambassador for BranchED.

Mission Alignment and Adaptability

• Deep commitment to BranchED’s mission, values, and work to advance educational opportunity and excellence. A personal or professional connection to the mission is preferred.
• Demonstrates an inclusive and human-centered approach to decision-making and strategic leadership.
• Bring a positive attitude, strong adaptability, curiosity, creativity, and resourcefulness.
• Willingness to “roll up sleeves” and contribute at all levels; open to occasional travel for retreats and events.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$116,000-$145,000. BranchED offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being, growth, and financial security of our employees. 

• Competitive salaries benchmarked against the industry.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with up to 6% employer match. 
• Paid time off begins with 18 days per year, plus eight holidays and two annual “wellness weeks” in December and July. 
• Additional leave benefits include parental leave and bereavement support. 
• To foster growth and wellness, BranchED provides financial planning services and access to lifestyle discounts and commuter benefits.

If you have any questions, contact the Work Renewed team at [email protected].

BranchED is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, citizenship status, current employment status, or caregiver status.