Strategic Programs & Partnerships Manager (Marketing) at Braven Agency | Long Beach, CA | $65K/yr – $75K/yr

Braven Agency

Strategic Programs & Partnerships Manager (Marketing)

Long Beach, CA (Hybrid)

$65K/yr – $75K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own multi-stakeholder partnerships and grant programs across municipal and corporate domains, turning engagements, workshops, and funding proposals into measurable community impact.

Partner ecosystem development across 11 states with Chambers of Commerce, SBDCs, nonprofits, and economic development groups.
Manage end-to-end grant lifecycle and multi-channel program delivery with data-driven reporting.
Lead multi-state workshops and sponsor reviews to secure renewals and funding.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary high-touch liaison for top-tier corporate partners, tech innovators, and municipal leadership across our tech partnerships, DCP, Small Business Program, and City of Long Beach AI program
Proactively manage multi-layered digital marketing campaigns, tracking KPIs and aligning campaign metrics with broader organizational goals
Plan, market, and execute 7–10 virtual workshops/webinars per month plus 1–2 in-person workshops per month across a multi-state event calendar
Recruit, onboard, and graduate small business cohorts annually; build and maintain a KPI dashboard tracking graduation rates, revenue growth, and jobs created
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between agency creatives, client representatives, and community leaders to keep complex projects on time and within scope
Command high-stakes stakeholder meetings, delivering professional presentations and project reporting with absolute confidence
Anticipate account risks and client needs through proactive problem-solving before roadblocks impact delivery
Develop and execute an annual grant funding strategy spanning local, state, federal, and private sources
Own the end-to-end grant pipeline (LOIs, proposals, renewals) and the development lifecycle for municipal grants and public-sector RFPs
Serve as the primary account manager for institutional funders; lead quarterly sponsor reviews to demonstrate impact and secure renewals

Requirements

3–5+ years of demonstrable experience in program management, grant writing, marketing project management, or nonprofit leadership
Proven track record of secured grant funding across corporate, foundation, and/or government applications
Direct experience managing small business incubators, economic development programs, or corporate–community tech partnerships
Strong structural understanding of digital marketing strategies, campaign lifecycles, and content distribution platforms
Proven track record in writing successful grants and navigating public/city RFP processes
Comfort operating in tech-adjacent landscapes

Preferred

Direct familiarity or strong interest in AI technologies, smart cities, or digital literacy programs is highly valued

Braven Agency

We are Braven and we provide visionary entrepreneurs, brands, and large and small organizations the digital tools to scale to greatness. We specialize in humanizing your brand into a memorable experience to drive customer acquisition and improve customer retainment. We combine user-focused design thinking with our suite of digital marketing capabilities to create effective solutions that drive results. Our Approach: Analytics + Creative Design + ResilienceWe leverage insights from your user to create an engaging experience that resonates, converts and drives both awareness and loyalty to your brand. As a design thinking and solutions focused agency, we have made it our mission to level the playing field for clients, partners, and employees alike. Our team of marketers lives and breathe marketing to drives ROI so you don't have to. Braven focuses on delivering the best digital marketing campaigns possible so that our clients sleep soundly at night and our employees are proud of what they have accomplished!Let's solve your challenges together. Let's go forth and be bold. Call us at: T213.542.0078, or shoot us an email at WeAreBraven@bravenagency.comwww.Bravenagency.com

Founded in 2016

Long Beach, California, USA

26 employees (14 in marketing)

www.BravenAgency.com