Job Opportunity for Manager, Global Partnerships, Corporations and Foundations at Room to Read in San Francisco, New York, London, Mumbai, or Delhi

##  Manager, Global Partnerships, Corporations and Foundations

 

**About Room to Read**

 

Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read is creating a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality through education. We are achieving this goal by helping children in historically low-income communities develop literacy skills and a habit of reading, and by supporting girls as they build life skills to succeed in school and negotiate key life decisions. We collaborate with governments and other partner organizations to deliver positive outcomes for children at scale. Room to Read has benefited more than 39 million children and has worked in 23 countries and in more than 182,000 communities, providing additional support through remote solutions that facilitate learning beyond the classroom. Room to Read aims to benefit 40 million children by 2025. 

 

**The Opportunity**

 

As Manager, Global Partnerships, Corporations and Foundations, you will play an integral role in helping us reach our annual goal of raising $30+ million from corporate and foundation (CF) donors globally. Using your relationship-building and story-telling skills, you’ll identify, cultivate and steward new partnerships. You’ll also collaborate with Room to Read’s executive leadership team and global development staff to develop and execute a successful fundraising strategy that includes building a pipeline of prospects. If you are a proactive and motivated self-starter with demonstrated experience securing annual funding of $50,000 and above, we’d love to hear from you.

 

**Job Location**

 

The position can be based in **San Francisco, New York, London, Mumbai, or Delhi** and reports to the Director, Global Partnerships, Corporations and Foundations, who is based in the UK.

 

**What You’ll Do:**

 

* **Business Development and Strategy (75%)**

    * Raise $2-3+ million per year from companies and foundations giving primarily $50,000+ each year.

    * Build long-term relationships with corporate and foundation donors, cultivating and stewarding their interests.

    * Develop strategies and craft proposals and messaging to promote potential partnerships such as corporate sponsorships.

    * Identify growth areas across other global markets and support corporate and foundation fundraising in those locations.

    * Coordinate with global office staff to support those relationships and ensure integration with the overall development strategy.

    * Support efforts to build pipeline for high-level funding awards and contributions from corporate and foundation donors; collaborate across teams to pursue strategic opportunities.

    * Collaborate with the Chief Development and Communications Officer (CDCO) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as necessary to co-manage and provide support on key relationships and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan.

    * Stay current with organizational strategies, operational plans, and program details to recommend and present potential funding opportunities to donors.

* **Other Responsibilities (25%)**

    * Participate in and contribute to the global accounts coordination group to collaborate with other CF relationship managers globally.

    * Create customized tools and resources for cultivation and stewardship activities.

    * Write, edit and/or coordinate clear, compelling materials including concept papers, letters of inquiry, proposals, presentations, reports, and additional materials as needed.

    * Work closely across other departments to craft innovative, unique funding proposals when required by the donor.

    * Partner with the finance department to ensure budgets and financial reports are appropriately represented.

    * Maintain current donor records in Salesforce, as needed.

 

**In your first 3 to 6 months, you will:**

 

* Familiarize yourself with Room to Read and the Global Partnerships team.

* Work closely with your accounts, stewarding them and understanding potential for growth.

* Support RMs with managing global accounts, helping with strategy and resources.

* Conduct prospecting.

 

**Qualifications:**

 

* Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience, with at least 5 years of direct experience in nonprofit fundraising processes or client relationship management, preferably working with corporate and/or foundation philanthropy.

* Demonstrated ability to solicit and cultivate relationships with donors and employ successful stewardship strategies.

* Proven track record of obtaining corporate and foundation funding in the $50,000 to $250,000 gift range.

* Strong presentation and storytelling skills with the ability to present data in an engaging way to external stakeholders.

* Proven ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects and priorities, paying close attention to details, results and staying organized.

* Excellent writing, editing, verbal and written communication skills in English.

* Strong cross-cultural communications skills.

 

**To be successful at Room to Read, you will also:**

 

* Have passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization.

* Be a proactive and innovative thinker who achieves results and creates positive change.

* Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.

* Embrace diversity and a commitment to collaboration.

* Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment.

 

**Room to Read is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled**