Partnership Development Officer

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