Senior Program Manager of Nonprofit Partnerships

Description

Position Summary

Are you passionate about helping communities recover and thrive after disasters? As SBP’s Senior Program Manager of Nonprofit Partnerships, you’ll support the mission of the Share Program to equitably distribute and disseminate SBP’s disaster recovery resources via a curriculum of material to local nonprofit organizations across SBP’s target states. This position will work closely with grantee organizations to directly coach, surface, and remove operational barriers in order to increase the output of each. This position will also work directly with nonprofit partners to assess needs, design strategies, and implement solutions to address challenges related to operations, program development, and organizational capacity-building.

SBP’s Share Program understands that disaster recovery begins and ends at the local level. The Share Program leverages SBP’s nearly two decades of experience to equip long-term locally-led disaster recovery organizations with the tools to efficiently manage their local recovery. By sharing resources SBP has honed over nearly two decades, the Share Program facilitates a more predictable, efficient and prompt recovery - ultimately allowing residents to recover faster.

If you’re driven by purpose and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact. Join SBP to help disaster-affected communities rebuild stronger and create a future of resilience and hope.

Responsibilities 

Project Management 

• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful delivery of services.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and ensure projects are executed within scope and resources.
• Manage grantee expectations, ensuring clear communication, adherence to timelines, and achievement of desired outcomes.
• Oversee National Grant Program
• Understand and support the technical requirements from the application to grant closure process. 

Capacity Building

• Provide training, workshops, and resources to strengthen the internal capabilities of partner organizations, including staff, volunteers, and boards. 
• Help grantees build or improve their infrastructure, systems, and processes to support long-term growth and sustainability.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within partner organizations.
• Manage Local Capacity Building Grant Program
• Understand how to effectively use client services, construction and volunteer services efficiently and surface challenge areas in each area.

Coaching

• Lead and manage engagements with non-profit partners, providing expertise on strategy, operations, program design, and organizational development.
• Conduct assessments of program needs and challenges, offering insights and actionable recommendations based on SBP’s experience.
• Develop and present customized solutions to increase partner impact
• Support partners in implementing recommended changes and strategies, offering ongoing guidance and support.
• Adapting and implementing the Toyota Production System (lean business strategies) to reduce waste and increase operational output of grantees

Evaluation and Reporting 

• Maintain internal Share Program data platforms and integrity 
• Regularly update and maintain monthly and annual Share Program metrics, key performance indicators, goals, and scorecards
• Monitor and update grantee data tracking systems to memorialize grantee progress
• Collaborate across SBP’s departments to ensure organizational goals and key performance indicators are met. 
• Track grantee progress and measure success against established outcomes and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for partners and internal stakeholders on project results, insights, and recommendations.

Business Development 

• Participate in networking activities, conferences, and industry events to stay informed on trends and build relationships within the non-profit sector.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Emergency Management, Disaster Preparedness) and/or 7 - 10 years of experience working in disaster recovery at the local level. Experience collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders. Experience overseeing grant programs, including application review and compliance monitoring and experience in developing and leading training sessions, particularly in disaster response or related fields is preferred. 
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting, newsletters, internal communications, and public speaking. Strong organizational and project management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously grant management, program administration or operations. 
• Abilities: Strong relationship-building abilities to work with grantees, partners, and internal teams, with an ability to respectfully provide feedback. Strong understanding of the grant lifecycle and regulatory requirements is preferred. 
• Alignment: Passion for SBP’s mission and the resilience to work in fast-paced environments.
• Technical Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data visualization tools such as Salesforce, Google-Suite, Canva, Adobe, and Zoom
• Flexibility: Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment
• Compliance: Ability to pass criminal background check

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What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $75,000–$85,000.
• Comprehensive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a chance to make a difference where it matters most.
• A supportive team environment where your contributions are celebrated and amplified.

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About Us

At SBP, we believe that every community deserves a future where resilience outshines disaster. Founded in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2006, we are a social impact organization on a mission to shrink the time between disaster and recovery. By empowering communities to rebound quickly—regardless of race, economic status, or location—we’re building a world where strength, equity, and opportunity prevail.

What makes SBP different? We don’t just react to disasters; we redefine recovery through a bold, 360-degree approach:

• Training and Advising: Equipping individuals, communities, nonprofits, businesses, and governments with cutting-edge strategies to prepare for, mitigate, and recover from disasters.
• Building Resilience: Constructing durable, disaster-resistant homes while sharing our proven models with others to amplify recovery efforts.
• Advocating for Change: Pushing for systemic improvements that make disaster recovery more predictable, efficient, and fair for all survivors.

SBP’s impact is powered by the passion of volunteers, AmeriCorps members, and partners, alongside a dedicated team driven by our core values: racial equity, environmental sustainability, and a relentless commitment to helping those most in need. Together, we’ve changed thousands of lives—and we’re just getting started.

If you’re inspired to make a difference and driven to build stronger, more resilient communities, we’d love for you to join us. Let’s create lasting change, together.

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SBP is building a diverse and experienced staff. The organization encourages multiple perspectives and experiences, supports a multicultural environment, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the populations we work with and the communities where we work. Our hiring and business practices appreciate the strengths offered through different backgrounds. 

SBP is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity. 

It is the policy of SBP not to discriminate against any individual, person, or group on the basis of disability and the intent of SBP to address any complaints that may arise pursuant to Section 504.

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000