You’ve arrived at the application page for the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships role with the Human Innovation Institute.

This page is the starting point for candidates interested in joining us as we launch our sponsorship campaign to seed our endowment and establish the Institute as the creator of the new discipline of Human Innovation.

Below, you’ll find a short INTAKE FORM with a few key questions designed to understand your background, networks, and motivation for this opportunity. Please complete each field in full.

For additional context on the role and our sponsorship initiative, the complete Request for Proposal (RFP) is available for download on this page.

CLICK HERE to access the current sponsorship packages. 

Here is the JOB DESCRIPTION:

Vice-President of Strategic Partnerships 

Human Innovation Institute 
(1099 / Contract Role, Performance-Based Compensation) 

About the Human Innovation Institute  

The Human Innovation Institute (HII) is an independent think tank and learning lab dedicated to advancing the emerging discipline of Human Innovation. The Institute was founded on the recognition that humanity is entering a period of profound systemic transition marked by institutional breakdown, accelerating complexity, and the urgent need for reimagined systems of growth, governance, and human development. 

Our mission is to equip high-agency individuals, organizations, and systems with the capabilities required to navigate collapse and breakdown while actively contributing to reimagining and rebuilding. We pursue this mission through research, applied practice, and capability development, with a focus on disciplines such as cognitive cartography, self-authorship, narrative discernment, and the Human Innovation OS. 

The Institute serves as both a research hub and a practice community. Its programs include Reading the World, a flagship briefing series that distinguishes signal from noise in the global landscape; applied research initiatives that generate original insights into systemic transformation; and exclusive research briefings that provide members and sponsors with forward-looking intelligence. In addition, the Institute convenes a growing membership community, which provides participants with access to capability-building tracks, practice libraries, reflection tools, and live convenings that foster collaboration and shared learning. 

With this foundation, the Institute is positioned to engage sponsors and partners whose support will not only fuel the launch of its core programs but also shape the trajectory of a discipline that stands to influence the way humanity thinks, works, and evolves in the decades to come. 

Position Overview 

The Human Innovation Institute (HII) is seeking a highly experienced and entrepreneurial leader to serve as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. This senior-level role will design and execute a $5,000,000 sponsorship campaign to seed the Institute’s endowment, establish long-term sponsor relationships, and position the Institute as the creator of the new and novel discipline of Human Innovation. 

The VP of Strategic Partnerships will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, and securing sponsorships from corporations, family offices, high-net-worth individuals, philanthropic partners and other mission-aligned partners. The role also ensures sponsors receive meaningful visibility, engagement, and long-term stewardship. This is a 1099 contract role with a performance-based compensation model. 

Core Responsibilities 

Sponsorship Strategy & Campaign Design 

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sponsorship strategy aligned with HII’s strategic blueprint. 

• Define clear fundraising targets, milestones, and reporting processes to achieve the $5M goal. 

Prospect Identification & Engagement 

• Identify and cultivate prospects across corporations, family offices, HNWIs, philanthropic foundations, and other mission-aligned partners. 

• Leverage HII assets (media strategy, membership programs, Human Innovation OS, Labs) to attract and engage sponsors. 

Sponsorship Acquisition & Negotiation 

• Secure sponsorships across Anchor, Core, and Founding levels  

• Structure agreements that deliver mutual value, balancing sponsor benefits with Institute mission. 

Sponsor Stewardship & Relationship Management 

• Ensure sponsors are recognized, engaged, and stewarded as long-term partners. 

• Deliver sponsorship benefits including visibility in research, convenings, publications, and media. 

Leadership & Collaboration 

• Serve as a senior advisor to HII’s co-founders on sponsorship positioning and strategy. 

• Partner with Institute teams (media, research, membership) to integrate sponsor participation. 

Candidate Profile 

Required Experience 

• Proven track record of securing multi-million-dollar sponsorships, partnerships, or philanthropic commitments. 

• Strong corporate, family office, and HNWI networks. 

• Expertise in structuring and marketing sponsorship packages. 

• Exceptional relationship-building and negotiation skills. 

• Entrepreneurial mindset; comfortable operating in an early-stage, high-growth environment. 

Preferred Experience 

• Sponsorship experience in think tanks, institutes, cultural institutions, or innovation-focused organizations. 

• Experience with top-tier sponsorship or naming rights negotiations. 

• Familiarity with donor/partner management systems or CRM platforms. 

• Global reach with ability to engage international sponsors. 

Compensation 

• Type: 1099 contract role. 

• Structure: Commission + success-based bonuses tied directly to funds raised. 

• Incentive: Above-market success fee structure, aligned with outcomes. 

• Payment Timing: Bonuses issued upon receipt of sponsor funds by the Institute. 

Why This Role Matters 

The Vice President of Strategic Partnerships is central to the Institute’s launch. By securing $5M in sponsorships, this role will not only provide the financial foundation for HII’s programs, research, and community, but will also establish a network of Founding Sponsors aligned with building a discipline that will shape the future of human capability. 

Agencies, firms, or individuals are encouraged to apply.