Director of Partnerships

We are hiring for the position of Director of Partnerships!

Title: Director of Partnerships

Area: Philanthropy

Reports to: Vice President of Philanthropy

Status: Full-Time, Salaried

Salary: $55,000 - $70,000

Impact

About Us

Junior Achievement of Central Florida (JACF) is a mission-powered nonprofit transforming how young people prepare for their future economic success. Through immersive, experiential learning in financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship, we are helping build future-ready ecosystems that support over 50,000 students annually across Central Florida.

We are shifting from one-off programs to systemic, community-based change. Our team is comprised of collaborators, innovators, and equity-driven professionals who believe in the power of partnerships to create lasting impact. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love stewarding community partners, and are inspired by community transformation, this role may be the perfect fit.

Primary Responsibilities:

As the Director of Partnerships, you will lead revenue generation and end-to-end execution for JACF’s signature events:

Mid-Florida Business Hall of Fame
Driving Dreams Golf Invitational
Bowl-A-Thon

This hands-on leadership role raises $700,000+ annually through transformational corporate partnerships and strategic engagement experiences. You will work cross-functionally to ensure our events and partnerships reflect a commitment to system-level impact and help drive equitable economic opportunity across the region.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Corporate Engagement:

Cultivate and grow mission-aligned corporate sponsors and individual donors
Develop custom partnership proposals and deliver mission-focused impact reports
Steward new and existing donors for long-term engagement and shared outcomes

Event Strategy & Execution:

Plan, budget, and manage all aspects of major fundraising events
Oversee logistics, vendors, contracts, and timelines for all events
Collaborate on promotional strategies and partner experiences that amplify our brand and values

Community & Ecosystem Engagement:

Represent JACF at networking and strategic community functions
Work closely with the Education, Marketing, and Finance teams to align execution with programming and goals
Ensure events and partnerships support systemic community transformation and elevate JACF's visibility

Qualifications (required)

3–5 years of nonprofit fundraising, corporate development, or partnership experience

Proven ability to secure sponsorships, manage events, and grow donor pipelines

Strong communication and project management skills, with the ability to lead complex initiatives

Proficiency in CRM systems, Monday.com, Slack, Microsoft Suite, Canva, etc.

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Reliable transportation and flexibility for evening/weekend events as needed

Application Process

Why Join JACF?

Because your work will matter—not just to our team, but to thousands of students and families across Central Florida. You’ll be part of a culture that values excellence, innovation, and purpose. You’ll collaborate with driven professionals to deliver high-impact work that helps reshape our community's future.

Apply now to become part of the movement. Submit your resume and a thoughtful cover letter to info@jacentralfl.org. Let us know how your experience aligns with our mission and how you envision contributing to transformational change.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b)
Health insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:

Evenings as needed
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person