Partnership Development Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

This leadership role champions the organizations mission, vision, and values while guiding strategic direction, program growth, and long-term sustainability. The position builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, oversees fundraising and program operations, and fosters a collaborative, high-performing organizational culture. The role works closely with executive leadership to ensure financial accountability, program effectiveness, and mission-driven impact.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

Advance the organizations mission, vision, and values across all activities

Implement, monitor, and refine the strategic plan to ensure sustainability and program excellence

Build and maintain strong relationships with staff, volunteers, board members, and key stakeholders

Fundraising & External Relations

Support and implement fundraising initiatives, including grants, individual giving, and corporate partnerships

Cultivate and steward relationships with current and prospective donors and partners

Prepare fundraising reports and contribute to revenue growth strategies

Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure budgets are clear, balanced, and fiscally accountable

Expand programmatic partnerships to increase reach and funding opportunities

Program Oversight & Impact

Lead program operations, monitoring outcomes and driving continuous improvement

Oversee program evaluation and ensure alignment with organizational goals

Facilitate organizational and program-related meetings

Develop, implement, and enforce program policies and procedures

Team & Culture Development

Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, and professional development initiatives

Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and support

Foster a positive, inclusive, and recognition-driven workplace culture

Qualifications

Minimum of two (2) years of nonprofit leadership experience with demonstrated success in program management and fundraising

Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred

Strategic and operational leadership experience, including staff development, program evaluation, and financial oversight

Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

Proficiency in office productivity tools and database management systems

Experience or familiarity with video production preferred

Ability and willingness to travel internationally for short-term assignments

Demonstrated multicultural competence; additional language skills are a plus

Strong relationship-building skills and commitment to mission-driven work