Partnerships Manager - UL Research Institutes : Job Details

We have an exciting opportunity for a Partnerships Manager at UL Research Institutes, based in Evanston, Illinois.

Job Description

The Partnerships Manager will play a key role in expanding and deepening strategic partnerships that support our mission and sustainability. Responsibilities include identifying, cultivating, and managing relationships with foundations, academic institutions, NGOs, government agencies, and private-sector partners.

About UL Research Institutes

UL Research Institutes (ULRI) focus on safety science to create a safer, more sustainable world. We study the unintended consequences of innovation, design risk mitigation solutions, and share findings with academia, industry, and policymakers.

What You'll Learn And Achieve

• Identify and pursue strategic partnership opportunities aligned with organizational goals.
• Cultivate relationships with current and prospective partners across sectors.
• Support partnership strategy development to enhance research impact and funding.
• Collaborate with research, communications, and development teams.
• Draft proposals, MOUs, and partnership agreements; coordinate proposal development.
• Track activities, deliverables, and performance metrics; report to leadership and funders.
• Represent UL at events and conferences.
• Stay informed on trends in philanthropy and academic collaborations.

Working at UL Research Institutes

• Collaborate with a diverse, respected team across disciplines and geographies.
• Engage in meaningful, impactful work advancing safety and sustainability.
• Grow professionally through development and recognition programs.
• Live our core values: collaboration, respect, integrity, beneficence.
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including bonus, health plans, 401k matching, paid time off, and flexible work options.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Understanding of nonprofit funding, experience with foundations and academic institutions.
• Excellent communication skills; experienced in proposals and reports.
• Proven relationship management across sectors.
• Ability to develop and execute partnership strategies.
• Trust-building and collaboration skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working collaboratively across departments.
• Deep interest in UL's mission and research impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related fields or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years in partnership development, donor engagement, or external relations in a nonprofit or research organization.

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are dedicated to safety science research, standards development, and safety education, fostering global communities of safety.

Salary Range: $108,418.43 - $149,075.34

Employment Type: Full-time, Mid-Senior Level