Senior Director, Foundation Partnerships - Remote

Overview

The Senior Director of Foundation Partnerships is responsible for developing, managing and leading a bold and comprehensive strategy to build and advance strategic foundation partnerships and raise significant revenue and brand profile in support of Mercy Corps’ global programming.

In Short

• Develop and lead foundation strategy.
• Manage the global Foundation partnerships team.
• Provide strategic guidance for major foundation strategies.
• Manage a portfolio of Foundation partners.
• Identify and cultivate top individual prospects.
• Drive strategy around innovative partnership and funding models.
• Collaborate with Mercy Corps teams to identify funding opportunities.
• Represent Mercy Corps to external audiences.
• Contribute to Development-wide priorities and strategies.
• Ensure accountability to program participants and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Ability to develop and lead foundation strategy.
• Strong leadership and representational skills.
• Experience managing and leading a fundraising team.
• Track record of fundraising success with major foundations.
• Deep knowledge of international relief and development sectors.
• Experience mobilizing executives for donor engagement.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Organizational skills for complex research and writing.

Benefits

• Empowerment for personal and professional growth.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Opportunities for domestic and international travel.
• Supportive team culture focused on collaboration.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.