Initiatives Manager

United States·WichitaFull-timemid

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Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities,

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Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society.

Build strong working relationships with partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders

Steward financial investments and associated KPIs

Support communication and coordination across cross-functional teams

Help translate partner needs into actionable plans and deliverables

Ensure a high-quality partner experience through proactive communication and follow-through

Lead planning and logistics for events, including vendor coordination, run-of-show development, and onsite execution

Ensure all activation elements (creative, production, communications) are delivered on time and aligned to brand and partner expectations

Troubleshoot real-time issues during activations and ensure a smooth participant experience

Conduct post-event recaps and identify opportunities for improvement

Support and improve workflows, tools, and systems used to track partnerships and activations (e.g., Workfront or similar platforms)

Manage timelines, task tracking, and project coordination across multiple stakeholders

Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable process improvements

Ensure consistent use of templates, playbooks, and standards across activations

Track and report on activation performance, timelines, and outcomes

Support development of dashboards or reporting to provide visibility into partnership activities

Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve execution and impact

Maintain documentation, playbooks, and best practices for future activations

3–6+ years of experience in partnerships, stakeholder management, account management, community engagement, or cross-functional program execution

Experience supporting or executing partner relationships, events, activations, or partner-driven initiatives

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills

Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.

Principle-Based Management (PBM) Experience

Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.

A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.

Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.

Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.

Our Values: Working for an organization within the Stand Together philanthropic community is different from many other places. The culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.

We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, and respect.