Director, External Affairs
BravenChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted March 19, 2026
92000 - 114900 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program.
Job Description
Braven is hiring a Director, External Affairs to grow Chicago corporate and philanthropic fundraising through partnering with the CEO, Chief External Affairs Officer, and Chicago program team. This role will cultivate new prospects, steward existing relationships, and advance Braven's brand.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- 5-7 years of related work experience in development, corporate partnerships, or high-stakes relationship management
- Proven ability to strategically identify, build, and develop relationships
- Strong project management, strategic planning, and organizational skills
- Problem-solving mindset with adaptability in complex environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Track record of meeting or exceeding ambitious goals
- Proficiency in Google Suite and Salesforce
Benefits
- Unlimited vacation time
- Braven supports your path to parenthood and beyond with $25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health
- Match of your 401K contribution up to 5% of your base annual salary
- Coverage of 85% of health insurance premium for employee and dependents
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- A one-month paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff
