Manager, Civil Society & Foundation Partnerships

SUMMARY

The Partnerships team at USA for UNHCR focuses on mobilizing resources to secure new and manage existing private sector partnerships including those from the corporate, foundation, civil society and community-based sectors.

The Manager, Civil Society & Foundation Partnerships is a new role and will be responsible for proactively growing existing and securing new partnerships with leading U.S.-based private foundations and civil society organizations including independent foundations, faith-based organizations, professional associations and charitable organizations. The Manager will be responsible for identifying, managing and growing fundraising partnerships within this sector, with a priority of faith-based partnerships in Year 1. Reporting to the Senior Director of Partnerships, this role will be responsible for achieving ambitious revenue targets and providing excellent account management to support partnership activities.

The ideal candidate is an experienced fundraising professional with a demonstrated passion for USA for UNHCR's mission.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop faith-based strategic framework to guide USA for UNHCR's fundraising and engagement strategy within the sector
• Identify and pursue new prospective foundation and civil society partners to secure mutually valuable, long-term partnerships
• Manage a portfolio of foundation and civil society partners, including faith-based partnerships and membership-based organizations
• Develop and deliver presentations and lead meetings internally and externally
• Develop and implement strategies to take advantage of USA for UNHCR's Strategic Framework and campaign initiatives
• Manage and track partnership contacts, interactions, goals, and progress through Salesforce database
• Execute on key moments for partner engagement to provide visibility and recognition for partners within the USA for UNHCR partnership framework
• Collaborate with Partnerships team and UNHCR on accounts with global reach and networks
• Represent USA for UNHCR at key internal and external meetings and convenings
• Report regularly to the Senior Director of Partnerships on outcomes, efforts and progress toward goals
• May involve domestic and occasional international travel

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• At least 7 years of experience in fundraising, sales, business development and/or relationship management with a demonstrated successful track record

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• In lieu of education/degree requirements, a successful candidate will:
  • Understand how to collaborate with a variety of different people and roles
  • Show strong growth mindset and are able to learn from setbacks
  • Are comfortable with ambiguity and can break it down as part of a cross-functional team
  • Be willing to confront complex problems head on, without fear of lack of solution
  • Be relationship-driven, partnership driven, and adaptable
  • Value diversity and take pride in cultivating an atmosphere of inclusion of various thoughts, perspectives, identities, and expressions
• Experienced professional whose expertise goes beyond the theoretical and technical knowledge of their field

• Working knowledge of the global humanitarian and development space; familiarity with the different United Nations agencies preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of civil society organizations and nonprofit fundraising environment
• Familiarity with and demonstrated commitment to international human rights is essential
• Experience working within or managing relationships with faith-based organizations and ability to engage in highly sensitive discussions across different beliefs
• Outstanding written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience communicating complex, large-scale concepts clearly and simply
• Understanding of shared value propositions and partner engagement
• Ability to translate USA for UNHCR s mission and programs into fundraising initiatives that garner financial support
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve highly complex issues
• Consistently demonstrates professional maturity
• Ability to be flexible, collaborative, and catalytic
• Demonstrates passion for USA for UNHCR's mission

WORK LOCATION

Remote or Hybrid + New York, NY + May also involve travel to some locations within the company's region of operations and select donor locations.

COMPENSATION

$83,777 - $104,722

DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS

USA for UNHCR will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

USA for UNHCR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Refugees and all other protected classes are encouraged to apply.