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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
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