About The Conduit

The Conduit  members club and home for people passionate about achieving positive social, environmental and economic change. Our community -- comprised of changemakers across business, philanthropy, government and civil society -- shares a belief that the world’s most pressing problems are better understood as opportunities waiting for entrepreneurial solutions. From our vibrant club in Covent Garden, we curate catalytic events, publish bold ideas, and spark the collaborations that turn ambition into impact. We don’t just host conversations—we help make change happen.

The Conduit is a collaborative community of people committed to social, environmental, and economic progress. Through our platform—spanning convenings, content, and capital—we bring together change-makers across sectors to solve the world’s most urgent challenges.

As we expand from London to New York, we are building a new home for cross-sector connection, practical solutions, and catalytic partnerships in the U.S.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a dynamic and entrepreneurial Director of Programs & Partnerships to serve as a key deputy to the Chief Impact Officer in building the foundation of The Conduit’s presence in New York—and leading the charge as we grow toward a permanent club.

This is a mid-level leadership role for someone who has successfully driven revenue-generating partnerships and curated impactful programming in the social or public sector. You will play a key role in shaping how The Conduit shows up in the U.S. market—activating our annual Solutions Agenda, curating relevant programming, and cultivating mission-aligned partnerships that fund and extend our impact. The ideal candidate will bring both strategy and execution: shaping the NYC programming calendar, leading outreach and proposals for funders and partners, and ensuring our efforts translate into real-world engagement, influence, and income.

You will report into the Chief Impact Officer and work closely with the global partnerships and programs teams in London, while helping shape a uniquely New York identity for The Conduit’s work.

Key Responsibilities

NYC Programming Strategy & Activation

• Translate the annual Solutions Agenda into programming that resonates with New York–based audiences and institutional partners.
• Co-develop and lead a strategic programming calendar for NYC aligned with our global Solutions Agenda and tailored to U.S. audiences.
• Shape and execute salons, roundtables, field visits, and activations that elevate The Conduit’s visibility and position us as a hub for impact leadership in NYC.
• Ensure all activations serve multiple goals: community-building, thought leadership, strategic partnerships, and storytelling.

Strategic Partnerships & Revenue Generation

• Identify, develop, and steward funded partnerships with foundations, brands, and mission-aligned organizations to underwrite content, programming, and campaigns.
• Lead the creation of concept notes, proposals, and pitch materials, articulating compelling partnership opportunities with a strong sense of value alignment and delivery feasibility.
• Collaborate with the London-based Partnerships team to align strategy, share pipeline development, and maintain consistency across markets.

Stakeholder Engagement & Network Building

• Serve as a deputy to the Chief Impact Officer, helping extend her reach by supporting the cultivation and engagement of key NYC stakeholders —who are critical to The Conduit’s success.
• Leverage and build on The Conduit’s existing relationship base and stakeholder master list—enhancing our network of funders, civic leaders, institutional allies, and content collaborators.
• Support engagement with our New York Advisory Board, keeping them activated, informed, and meaningfully involved in our local growth.
• Support strategic community-building efforts to deepen relationships with values aligned individuals and organizations, including members and prospective members.
• Where helpful and appropriate, build relationships with local government, public sector leaders, and civic conveners to support long-term expansion.

Program Design & Delivery

• Co-design convening, content, and impact collaborations with philanthropic partners, companies, and NGOs that drive systemic change.
• Translate ideas and partner scopes into clear plans, budgets, timelines, and deliverables, working cross-functionally with Programs, Editorial, and Operations teams.
• Ensure high-quality execution of NYC-based events, projects, and partner deliverables that reflect The Conduit’s standards and mission.

Growth & Learning

• Track performance, partner feedback, and audience engagement to generate insights that strengthen future programming and fundraising efforts.
• Help refine and evolve our NYC engagement model as we test formats, build our local presence, and lay the groundwork for a future Conduit Club in New York.

What We’re Looking For

Experience

• 8-10 years experience in program development, partnerships, or fundraising, ideally within a mission-driven setting such as a nonprofit, foundation, membership organization, or convening platform.
• Demonstrated success in designing and executing partnerships and programming that generate both impact and revenue; Proven track record of raising revenue through partnerships (corporates, foundations, or high-net-worth supporters).
• Direct experience working with a range of funders, including foundations, corporates, and high-net-worth individuals, , with the judgment to tailor engagement accordingly.
• Strong working knowledge of and/or lived experience within the New York City social impact ecosystem, with confidence navigating cross-sector relationships.
• Track record of cross-functional collaboration and translating complex ideas into real-world outcomes.

Skills & Attributes

• Highly organized, proactive, and energized by building from the ground up.
• Excellent communicator—confident crafting proposals, shaping narratives, and managing relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution skills—able to move from big-picture vision to detailed action plans.
• Collaborative, curious, and entrepreneurial—you like building something new and know how to bring others with you.
• Strong network and/or working knowledge of the U.S. impact landscape (climate, equity, technology for good, philanthropy, etc.).
• A belief in the power of convening and community.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a start-up or scaling environment
• Event or experiential storytelling experience
• Familiarity with The Conduit’s model or similar membership/convener platforms

About The Conduit

The Conduit  members club and home for people passionate about achieving positive social, environmental and economic change. Our community -- comprised of changemakers across business, philanthropy, government and civil society -- shares a belief that the world’s most pressing problems are better understood as opportunities waiting for entrepreneurial solutions. From our vibrant club in Covent Garden, we curate catalytic events, publish bold ideas, and spark the collaborations that turn ambition into impact. We don’t just host conversations—we help make change happen.

The Conduit is a collaborative community of people committed to social, environmental, and economic progress. Through our platform—spanning convenings, content, and capital—we bring together change-makers across sectors to solve the world’s most urgent challenges.

As we expand from London to New York, we are building a new home for cross-sector connection, practical solutions, and catalytic partnerships in the U.S.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a dynamic and entrepreneurial Director of Programs & Partnerships to serve as a key deputy to the Chief Impact Officer in building the foundation of The Conduit’s presence in New York—and leading the charge as we grow toward a permanent club.

This is a mid-level leadership role for someone who has successfully driven revenue-generating partnerships and curated impactful programming in the social or public sector. You will play a key role in shaping how The Conduit shows up in the U.S. market—activating our annual Solutions Agenda, curating relevant programming, and cultivating mission-aligned partnerships that fund and extend our impact. The ideal candidate will bring both strategy and execution: shaping the NYC programming calendar, leading outreach and proposals for funders and partners, and ensuring our efforts translate into real-world engagement, influence, and income.

You will report into the Chief Impact Officer and work closely with the global partnerships and programs teams in London, while helping shape a uniquely New York identity for The Conduit’s work.

Key Responsibilities

NYC Programming Strategy & Activation

• Translate the annual Solutions Agenda into programming that resonates with New York–based audiences and institutional partners.
• Co-develop and lead a strategic programming calendar for NYC aligned with our global Solutions Agenda and tailored to U.S. audiences.
• Shape and execute salons, roundtables, field visits, and activations that elevate The Conduit’s visibility and position us as a hub for impact leadership in NYC.
• Ensure all activations serve multiple goals: community-building, thought leadership, strategic partnerships, and storytelling.

Strategic Partnerships & Revenue Generation

• Identify, develop, and steward funded partnerships with foundations, brands, and mission-aligned organizations to underwrite content, programming, and campaigns.
• Lead the creation of concept notes, proposals, and pitch materials, articulating compelling partnership opportunities with a strong sense of value alignment and delivery feasibility.
• Collaborate with the London-based Partnerships team to align strategy, share pipeline development, and maintain consistency across markets.

Stakeholder Engagement & Network Building

• Serve as a deputy to the Chief Impact Officer, helping extend her reach by supporting the cultivation and engagement of key NYC stakeholders —who are critical to The Conduit’s success.
• Leverage and build on The Conduit’s existing relationship base and stakeholder master list—enhancing our network of funders, civic leaders, institutional allies, and content collaborators.
• Support engagement with our New York Advisory Board, keeping them activated, informed, and meaningfully involved in our local growth.
• Support strategic community-building efforts to deepen relationships with values aligned individuals and organizations, including members and prospective members.
• Where helpful and appropriate, build relationships with local government, public sector leaders, and civic conveners to support long-term expansion.

Program Design & Delivery

• Co-design convening, content, and impact collaborations with philanthropic partners, companies, and NGOs that drive systemic change.
• Translate ideas and partner scopes into clear plans, budgets, timelines, and deliverables, working cross-functionally with Programs, Editorial, and Operations teams.
• Ensure high-quality execution of NYC-based events, projects, and partner deliverables that reflect The Conduit’s standards and mission.

Growth & Learning

• Track performance, partner feedback, and audience engagement to generate insights that strengthen future programming and fundraising efforts.
• Help refine and evolve our NYC engagement model as we test formats, build our local presence, and lay the groundwork for a future Conduit Club in New York.

What We’re Looking For

Experience

• 8-10 years experience in program development, partnerships, or fundraising, ideally within a mission-driven setting such as a nonprofit, foundation, membership organization, or convening platform.
• Demonstrated success in designing and executing partnerships and programming that generate both impact and revenue; Proven track record of raising revenue through partnerships (corporates, foundations, or high-net-worth supporters).
• Direct experience working with a range of funders, including foundations, corporates, and high-net-worth individuals, , with the judgment to tailor engagement accordingly.
• Strong working knowledge of and/or lived experience within the New York City social impact ecosystem, with confidence navigating cross-sector relationships.
• Track record of cross-functional collaboration and translating complex ideas into real-world outcomes.

Skills & Attributes

• Highly organized, proactive, and energized by building from the ground up.
• Excellent communicator—confident crafting proposals, shaping narratives, and managing relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution skills—able to move from big-picture vision to detailed action plans.
• Collaborative, curious, and entrepreneurial—you like building something new and know how to bring others with you.
• Strong network and/or working knowledge of the U.S. impact landscape (climate, equity, technology for good, philanthropy, etc.).
• A belief in the power of convening and community.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a start-up or scaling environment
• Event or experiential storytelling experience
• Familiarity with The Conduit’s model or similar membership/convener platforms