Vice President of Partnerships

Impact

Junior Achievement of Central Florida (JACF) is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. Through experiential learning and real-world engagement, JACF equips students with the knowledge and confidence to own their financial and professional futures. Our team is collaborative, purpose-driven, and focused on expanding economic mobility for students across Central Florida.

The Vice President of Partnerships leads JACF’s fundraising and external relations efforts with strategic oversight of the organization’s revenue-generating and brand-building activities. This role is responsible for cultivating strategic partnerships, stewarding existing supporters, managing a high-performing team, and ensuring alignment between partnership initiatives and organizational goals. The Vice President of Partnerships plays a critical role in achieving annual fundraising goals and positioning JACF as a leading nonprofit in Central Florida.

Primary Responsibilities:

● Lead the partnership department to raise the approved budget annually.

● Develop and implement fundraising strategies across corporate, foundation, and individual giving, using a moves management framework.

● In conjunction with the Director of Education and VP of 3DE, develop strategies to engage volunteers across programs, aligning skills and interests with organizational needs.

● Oversee all external-facing events, ensuring mission alignment, brand visibility, and revenue targets are met.

● Supervise a high-performing team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and results-driven performance.

● Build and maintain strategic relationships with key donors, stakeholders, and business/community partners.

● Develop and implement a comprehensive stewardship program to cultivate engagement among alumni, staff, board, volunteers, and donors.

● Collaborate across departments to ensure partnership efforts are integrated with program and operational goals.

● Prioritize building relationships with Junior Achievement of Central Florida board members.

● Work with the CEO and Chief Academic Officer on government funding and strategic public-private partnerships.

● Oversee development of compelling presentations, marketing materials, and messaging to effectively communicate JACF’s impact.

● Ensure delivery of all partnership agreements and donor deliverables with excellence and on time.

● Represent JACF in the community and at events, serving as a visible and effective ambassador of the organization.

● Track key fundraising metrics and report regularly to the CEO, CAOs, Board, and relevant stakeholders.

● Assist with grant proposals and reporting as necessary.

● Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (required)

● Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.

● Minimum 10 years of nonprofit leadership experience, including team supervision and direct responsibility for meeting fundraising goals.

● Proven success in building partnerships and managing stakeholder relationships across sectors.

● Experience managing staff, external relations, and strategic communications preferred.

● Team management: 3 years (Preferred)

Application Process