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