Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships

Perkins helps children with disabilities find their place in the world. An international NGO, we are committed to delivering best-in-class education to children, providing immersive training and support to professionals and families, advocating for inclusion, and accelerating innovation for people with disabilities. At Perkins, we think courageously, act collaboratively, and we own our work. Join a supportive community committed to growth where your work makes a difference.

You are a confident, creative, and entrepreneurial leader who can forge high-impact, cross-sector alliances that will fuel our global mission You think beyond traditional philanthropy—building transformative collaborations with corporations, investors, and innovators committed to accelerating accessibility through technology and purpose-built solutions.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a strategic builder with a strong business mindset and deep social impact orientation. You will design and execute partnership strategies that push boundaries, unlock new opportunities, and mobilize the world’s most visionary organizations to advance inclusion worldwide.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to attract, engage, and sustain high-value strategic partnerships aligned with Perkins’ global mission.
• Serve as a senior member of the development leadership team, collaborating cross‑functionally to align partnership goals with organizational priorities.
• Represent Perkins as a senior ambassador to C‑suite executives, corporate foundations, and global partners.

• Identify, cultivate, and grow relationships with corporations, social enterprises, and innovators seeking to drive global social impact.
• Build partnerships that integrate philanthropic investors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders into Perkins’ technology, program expansion, and product development efforts.
• Proactively identify and research funding opportunities; collaborate with colleagues to submit competitive, compelling institutional grant proposals.
• Champion creative, “outside‑the‑box” approaches to partnership development—leveraging storytelling, technology, and global collaboration.
• Lead stewardship of existing partners, ensuring meaningful engagement, measurable outcomes, and long‑term alignment.

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of three professionals responsible for partnership cultivation, corporate engagement, relationship management, and grant writing.
• Maintain a schedule of engagement with corporate and foundation representatives, developing team‑wide moves management plans and supporting executive‑level solicitations.
• Cultivate a team culture grounded in creativity, accountability, and innovation.

• Strong desire to elevate Perkins as a global leader in accessibility, inclusion, and social innovation.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, creativity, and business acumen—able to bridge mission and market opportunity.
• Outstanding communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to engage C‑suite leaders and global innovators.
• Proven ability to write and present persuasively to diverse audiences.
• Deep passion for Perkins’ mission and a commitment to advancing equity for people with disabilities worldwide.

• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic partnerships, business development, or corporate relations within the nonprofit, social impact, or mission‑driven corporate sector.
• Demonstrated history of building and sustaining high‑value partnerships that generate significant philanthropic and strategic results.
• Proven success managing complex organizational relationships and engaging executive leadership.
• Strong leadership and mentorship experience with the ability to motivate and elevate team performance.

The following shared salary range is what Perkins reasonably expects, in good faith, to pay for the position. The applicable range could differ based on experience and qualification.

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