Save the Children is Hiring for Lead Advisor, Corporate Partnerships (P5)

Lead Advisor, Corporate Partnerships (P5) — Save the Children

Save the Children is hiring a Lead Advisor to accelerate cause-related marketing (CRM) and corporate partnerships that fund programs for children worldwide. This senior role will set vision, shape cross-functional campaigns with Marketing, and help the organization meet an ambitious CRM revenue target by 2027. The position is full-time with hybrid options in Washington, DC or Fairfield, CT.

Company Overview: Save the Children

For more than a century, Save the Children has advanced children’s rights to health, education, and protection across 100+ countries, including the U.S. Learn more on Indeed.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Senior Managing Director of Corporate Partnerships, the Lead Advisor will architect and grow a portfolio of CRM partnerships, collaborate with Marketing to launch integrated campaigns, and enable internal account leads to scale high-impact initiatives. Success includes delivering on existing commitments, unlocking new business, and contributing to thought leadership—collectively driving well over $15M in annual CRM revenue by 2027.

Drive Account Strategy And Revenue Growth

• Lead a portfolio of corporate partners to unlock significant revenue for children’s programs.
• Build an industry-focused strategy and innovative offerings that position Save the Children as a partner of choice.
• Serve as the organizational expert in CRM and craft partner-specific strategies that deliver measurable value.
• Oversee strategic planning, new business prospecting, contract negotiation, and high-level problem-solving across accounts.
• Market compelling partner offerings, diversify the portfolio, and continuously monitor industry trends to evolve strategy.
• Advance goals beyond cash revenue, including program innovation, lead generation, employee engagement, and workplace giving.

Lead Cause-Related Marketing (CRM)

• Design and execute partner-specific CRM campaigns with Marketing, aligned to CSR objectives and brand impact goals.
• Translate partner CSR strategies into compelling cause marketing propositions and benefits.
• Implement a tiered partner benefits framework to streamline execution and enhance value delivery.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality campaign activation and measurement across partner initiatives.
• Identify emerging trends, build case studies, and position Save the Children as a thought leader in CRM.
• Collaborate across Corporate Partnerships, Marketing, and Impact & Evidence to align goals and insights.
• Guide outside-in value proposition development based on audience insights and analysis; support creative production.

Corporate Partnerships Leadership

• Serve on the Corporate Partnerships Leadership Team and lead complex, high-impact projects.
• Communicate complex concepts and influence senior executives to adopt strategic recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, measurement, and outcomes across the portfolio.
• Mentor and develop staff to deepen CRM expertise and strategic alignment.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; 10+ years of relevant work in corporate fundraising/CRM or related fields.
• Track record building partnership frameworks and deepening 7–8-figure partnerships in foundation, fundraising, or program/policy contexts.
• Adept at navigating complex relationships; provides technical guidance to internal account leads on large partnerships.
• Experience engaging senior philanthropic executives; strong executive communication and influence skills.
• Proven leadership and team management; ability to lead diverse, global teams using insights and influence.
• Self-starter and business builder; proficient in MS Office; fluent in spoken and written English; up to 10% travel.

Preferred Experience

• Social impact, foundation, international development, or humanitarian sector experience.
• Sales-oriented business environment experience and work within complex global organizations.

Compensation And Location

Job type: Full-time. Primary location: Fairfield, CT; hybrid work available in Washington, DC or Fairfield, CT. U.S.-based target salary ranges (USD) vary by labor market; actual base may vary by experience, internal equity, and location. Candidates outside the U.S. are compensated per local scales.

• Geo 1 (NY Metro, DC, high-cost markets): $131,750–$147,250 base salary
• Geo 2 (national average markets): $119,850–$133,950 base salary
• Geo 3 (below national average markets): $107,950–$120,650 base salary

How To Apply

Review the full posting and submit your application via the official portal here.

If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, email applicantsupport@savechildren.org.

Conclusion

This role is a strong fit for a strategic, collaborative CRM leader who can translate corporate purpose into scalable partnerships and measurable impact. If your experience aligns, consider applying today.

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