Partnerships Associate

ABOUT FAST FORWARD

Tech is ubiquitous. Tech solutions for social problems are not. An emerging class of startups is building tech to solve these social problems. They are tech nonprofits. Fast Forward bridges the tech and nonprofit sectors to build capacity for tech nonprofits, so they can scale solutions to our world’s most urgent problems.

To date, Fast Forward’s portfolio of tech nonprofits have impacted 262M lives and raised $1 billion in follow-on funding. 85% of the portfolio have a founder who has personal experience with the problem, 62% have a founder who is a woman, and 75% have a founder who is a person of color.

As the first and only organization focused exclusively on scaling startups that combine the best tech with sustainable nonprofit business models, Fast Forward’s mission is to accelerate impact. Visit us: http://www.ffwd.org.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Partnerships Associate will play a key role in supporting Fast Forward’s growing network of corporate and foundation partners. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Partnerships, this person will help deliver on partner commitments, coordinate impact storytelling, and ensure that each partner has a seamless, high-quality experience.

You’ll track key milestones, prepare partner-ready updates, help organize meetings and briefings, and keep internal teams aligned on what each partnership requires. Your work ensures every partner has a polished, reliable, and thoughtful experience with Fast Forward.

This role is a strong fit for someone who thrives in a fast paced environment, loves keeping complex workstreams organized, and wants to build deep experience in mission driven partnerships.

This is a full time, in office role based in the Presidio in San Francisco, CA.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Partner Stewardship

• Deliver an excellent partnership experience for Fast Forward’s partners
• Support the Strategic Partnerships team in day-to-day relationship management for foundation and corporate partners.
• Draft and prepare stewardship materials including monthly Investor Update, annual and interim grant reports, as well as event summaries.
• Prepare customized materials to engage partners and their employees (i.e. partnership guides and example volunteer recruiting language)
• Help coordinate employee engagement efforts with partner companies and tech nonprofits
• Support Programs team on key events with strategic partners, including Demo Days - from invite strategy and outreach to day-of support

Operations & Systems

• Ensure that all partner information in Fast Forward’s system (e.g., HubSpot, Notion) is accurate and up to date.
• Maintain tracking system for partner contract milestones, reporting deadlines, and progress against grant deliverables. Contribute to team-wide efforts to continuously improve how Fast Forward engages and reports to partners.
• Assist with partner meetings as needed, including scheduling, preparation of materials, and notetaking.

ABOUT YOU

• 2-3 years of experience in partnerships, account management, client services, or nonprofit development.
• Exceptionally organized with strong attention to detail and project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities — able to craft clear, professional correspondence and materials.
• Collaborative and reliable teammate with a proactive, “no-task-too-small” mindset.
• Comfortable juggling multiple deadlines and stakeholders.
• Excited to learn about tech nonprofits and support partnerships that help scale tech nonprofits for social good.
• Deep passion for Fast Forward’s mission and the role of technology in advancing social good, with experience or familiarity in tech nonprofits or social innovation as a plus.

COMPENSATION

Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 - negotiable depending on experience.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Platinum medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• 401k retirement plan & employer matching
• Office is located in a beautiful national park - The Presidio
• Every other Friday is a half day
• Most importantly, input on the office snack order

Note: In accordance with federal, state, and local safety guidelines, this role is expected to be performed in-person, in San Francisco.

Fast Forward is a social justice organization founded on the idea that those with proximity to the problem should have proximity to the power to fix them. Our true north is empowering tech nonprofit leaders with the tools, community, and capital they need to scale solutions for underserved groups, and we know that a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion is inextricable from that pursuit. Read our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Guidelines to learn how we approach DEI across our investments, community, and workplace.

Fast Forward is an equal opportunity employer.