Associate Director - Strategic Philanthropy
Associate Director - Strategic Philanthropy
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Job Description
Successful hire will lead the strategic and operational growth of this initiative/BU managing International funder relationships guiding program direction and ensuring systems and processes are effectively established to maximise the Funds impact.
The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of global development sectors have a respect for indigenous communities and grassroots movements and demonstrate a proven track record in foundation management.
The Associate Director/Head will also play a vital role in cultivating the next generation of leaders to sustain and further the vision and strategy of the Impact Fund and its mission.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop and guide the overall strategic direction and daily operations of the grant/funds ensuring alignment with the mission and vision.
- Lead and manage longterm relationships with funders from initial onboarding to active engagement reinforcing strong connections.
- Serve as the Funds representative in engaging with donors partners and community stakeholders.
- Manage negotiations with funding agencies and experienced funders handling complex relationships effectively.
- Shape and evolve program strategies focusing on key areas such as resilience community empowerment participatory grantmaking and scalability.
- Oversee the portfolio strategy to ensure a balanced impactful and sustainable approach to growth.
- Establish and execute a narrative strategy to position the Fund as a key voice in communityled development and resilience.
- Ensure effective management of multiple large grants and stakeholder relationships optimizing partnerships for sustained impact.
- Develop and manage frameworks for program oversight evaluation and ongoing improvement.
- Take an active role in identifying and mentoring future leaders within the team ensuring they are equipped to step into leadership roles within the Impact Fund.
- Represent us at conferences industry events and roundtable discussions advocating for the Funds mission and goals.
- Contribute insights to the field by publishing articles case studies and showcasing the Funds work and impact.
- Engage with media academic platforms and advocacy groups to expand the Funds visibility and amplify its mission.
Candidate Experience:
- The ideal candidate will bring over a 15 years of experience in foundation management social impact or program leadership including a minimum of five years in a senior management role.
- Demonstrated expertise in leading largescale initiatives managing complex stakeholder relationships and driving systemic change is essential.
- The Head must have strong skills in strategy development program management and operational systems building alongside an indepth understanding of the Indian and global development landscape.
- Exceptional leadership communication and partnership skills are required as well as the ability to nurture and develop emerging leaders to ensure a strong succession pipeline.
- Preferred senior executives with development consulting / management consulting/ financial services background in an international setup.
Employment Type
Full Time
