Director, Brand Partnerships

About us: At Live Wildly, we’re small but mighty. We aim to make an impact far greater than our size and fearlessly embrace and tackle challenges. We celebrate our successes and our failures, using the learnings for continuous improvement. Live Wildly’s mission is to raise awareness of and resources for resilient, protected corridors starting in Florida. We believe the Florida Wildlife Corridor is at the core of a state-wide conservation network that is needed to ensure economic prosperity and ecological balance.

About you: You’re deeply curious and want to know what drives people and organizations. You ask great questions and listen intently to the answers. You follow up consistently, but thoughtfully. You believe that form letters are, well, bad form and prefer hand-written notes. You connect the dots and have the ability to convey relevant points succinctly. And, maybe, you are passionate about ensuring that wild Florida exists for generations to come.

Sound like you? Join the movement!

Position Overview:

The Director of Brand Partnerships, reporting directly to the CEO, will collaborate closely with both external stakeholders and the Live Wildly team to identify, develop, and manage high-impact partnerships. In this strategic role, you will create and nurture partnerships with like-minded brands that share our values and mission, leveraging these relationships to drive awareness, funding, and engagement for our initiatives. Key responsibilities include identifying partnership opportunities, negotiating terms, and overseeing the execution of all deliverables to ensure successful outcomes that support our organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive brand partnership strategy to engage new partners
• Identify, pursue, and own partnership relationships with academic, industry, and philanthropic partners that drive meaningful impact outcomes for all parties, and wild Florida
• Identify opportunities to meet additional business or impact goals for our partners and craft tailored cultivation strategies to engage and inspire them to support our mission of a balanced and resilient Florida.
• Collaborate with colleagues and partners to create and execute joint campaigns that enhance the visibility of Live Wildly and its mission, and increase engagement.
• Deliver excellent operational outcomes and creative solutions for partnership deliverables
• Measure and report on the success of partnerships and campaigns, using data to inform future strategies.
• Analyze and present data and stories to illustrate partners’ impact.
• Advocate for Live Wildly’s mission and values in all partnership interactions.
• Represent Live Wildly at events, meetings, and conferences to promote partnership opportunities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for brand partners, ensuring ongoing communication and engagement.
• Own and maintain partnership records, continuously updating key details and logging emails, calls, and meeting notes.
• Monitor compliance with partnership terms and work with the Finance Team to oversee the execution of contracts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field
• 7-10 years of experience in partnership development, brand management, or a related field, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
• Proven track record in establishing and managing partnerships with academic, industry, and philanthropic partners
• Strong understanding of the nonprofit landscape and fundraising principles.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for wild Florida!