Senior Development Manager

The Senior Development Manager (Strategic Partnerships) will join a small, ambitious team focused on growing revenue globally and establishing and deepening strategic partnerships.RequirementsLead on prospect identification, qualification, and portfolio growthSystematically research and identify new, high-potential trusts and foundations, and corporate partnersAnalyze the current institutional funding portfolio to identify 'warm' opportunitiesQualify prospects and existing partners based on their capacity, connection, and interestRigorously assess the prospect's programmatic fitLead regular meetings with the Director of External Relations to review pipeline progressActively seek out referrals and monitor sector news to uncover 'warm' leadsCommission external research to grow understanding of new marketsLead the development of first-in-class cultivation strategies to engage and secure major support from a range of sourcesSupport the solicitation process for newly identified partnerships and major grant renewalsSupport growth management and uplifts for existing partnersChampion a culture of learning and agilityImplement feedback loops that enable the improvement of internal ways of workingActively support the development team on best practices for prospect researchMonitor emerging philanthropic trends, new foundation launches, peer fundraising strategies, and shifts in technology/human rights fundingBenefitsGenerous Paid Time Off401k MatchingRetirement PlanFour Day Work WeekGenerous Parental LeaveTuition ReimbursementRelocation AssistanceOriginally posted on Himalayas