Strategic Specialist

Organization

Stand Together

Location

Arlington, VA

Job Description

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society. 
As Strategic Specialist you will support the Strategic Initiatives team identify and cultivate strategic partnerships to drive social change and solve America's biggest problems by empowering people through Strand Together's diverse capabilities. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and partnerships while supporting a Managing Director in driving the organization’s strategic initiatives forward.

How You Will Contribute

  • Conduct in-depth research on people, trends, prospects, and influencers to inform strategy and partnerships.
  • Manage contact database and identify potential partners.
  • Support Senior Advisor and the team with social media strategy and influencer engagement.
  • Develop materials for board meetings and presentations, including analysis and graphs.
  • Manage the RFP process for partnerships and grantees, and assist with specific initiatives.
  • Create content for web articles, newsletters, and social media posts highlighting program activities and impact.
  • Plan, execute, and support logistics for events.
  • Support Managing Director and team in managing deadlines and dependencies.

What You Will Bring

  • Strong research and analytical skills.
  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Experience in event planning and execution
  • Proficiency in MS Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Experience in database management and strategic outreach.
  • Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with the non-profit sector, civic engagement, and partnership development is a plus.
  • Salesforce or other CRM management experience 

What We Offer

  • Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
  • A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
  • Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
  • Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.

Our Values: Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. Our culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers our employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.   
 
We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success, and that is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity.