Partnership Manager - North Central Florida

Culture and Fit

We Love Others: We lead with empathy, humility, and integrity. We treat every person with dignity, make people feel seen and valued, and do what’s right even when it’s hard.

We Choose Gratitude: Gratitude fuels our joy and shapes how we show up. We focus on what’s possible, not what’s missing. We uplift others, celebrate progress, and keep perspective—even in the tough seasons.

We Are Ideal Team Players: We are hungry, humble, and people-smart. We take initiative, lift others up, and work wisely with all kinds of people.

We Do Hard Things: We don’t quit when things get hard. We press in with courage, keep a growth mindset, and do whatever it takes to get the job done. We don’t waste time on drama—we stay focused on the mission.

We’re All In: We carry the mission in our hearts and act like owners. We take full responsibility, build capacity in ourselves and others, and do the work that matters most.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Research
• Research potential churches, donors, employers and other key partners that would be a great fit for Better Together.
• Research network events that could result in new partnerships.
• Research speaking opportunities that could result in new partnerships.
• Prospecting and Closing
• Manage strategy for local lead acquisition.
• Convert cold, warm and hot leads into Better Together partnerships.
• Create marketing emails to send to researched leads.
• Close meetings with potential partners.
• Track research, leads and conversion in CRM system.
• Presentations
• Conduct community presentations that result in potential leads for Better Together.
• Speak at church launches and other church-driven events that will result in additional partnerships (e.g. volunteers, donors, employers, etc.).
• Networking
• Prospect events to maximize your efforts in connecting with the right partners.
• Build personal connections with those in attendance; learn more about individuals in an attempt to find ways we can collaborate and connect with new partners.
• Follow up with all leads from each event via email or phone call within 24 hours.
• Schedule calls or meetings with prospective leads.

Requirements

• Education: Minimum of a high school diploma; associate degree preferred
• Bilingual preferred

Fieldwork Requirements

• This role requires working primarily in the community we serve, with a majority of time spent in the field engaging directly with partners, families and volunteers.
• Transportation: A valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and car insurance are required. Must have a reliable personal vehicle available for daily work-related travel.

Work Schedule

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is necessary.
• Extended hours may be required for events, meetings, training, emergencies, or natural disasters.
• Participation in a monthly on-call schedule is required, with support from local leadership, to address community needs outside of regular business hours.

Communication & Collaboration

• Maintain regular communication with team members to coordinate efforts and provide timely updates.
• Ensure accessibility during work hours and on-call shifts through a reliable phone.

Core Values

• Demonstrate alignment with Better Together’s core values, including ownership, gratitude, love for others, and a partnership-oriented approach.

Technological Proficiency

• Proficiency or ability to quickly learn the following platforms:
• Salesforce
• Zapier
• WordPress
• Basecamp

TIMING, LOCATION AND COMPENSATION

• Better Together seeks to fill this position as soon as possible.
• The Organization’s Headquarters Are In Naples, Florida, But All The Better Together Staff Reside In Florida.
• Better Together Is Seeking a Candidate That Resides In North Central Florida.
• Better Together Has Built a Highly Successful Work Culture Over The Past Decade With Systems And Structures Designed For Clarity, Flexibility, And Great Communication.
• Key Elements Of The Environment Include Weekly team meetings with clear accountability and the opportunity to solve issues as a team.
• Quarterly in-person team meetings at which you’ll build deeper relationships, set clear goals aligned with the Better Together vision, and brainstorm how to seize new opportunities.
• An intensive 90-day orientation to familiarize you with the Better Together team, our policies, and how we operate.
• Home office setup, including equipment and communication tools you need to hit the ground running.
• Compensation And Benefits
• Better Together offers a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a health benefit and generous paid leave plan. Which includes:
• Medical (99% employer paid, employee only)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time off
• Retail Savings Plan with 50/50 employer match up to 6%
• Equal Opportunity Employer: We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are given equal opportunity for employment and advancement within the company.

QUESTIONS

Please direct all questions to hiring@bettertogetherus.org.