witness

Senior Development Manager

New York, New York, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago

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About the role

The Senior Development Manager (Strategic Partnerships) will join a small, ambitious team focused on growing revenue globally and establishing and deepening strategic partnerships.
The right candidate is a self-starter with excellent communication skills and deep experience in both identifying new partnerships and managing grant portfolios.
Passion for human rights and technology is essential.

Lead on prospect identification, qualification, and portfolio growth
Systematically research and identify new, high-potential trusts and foundations, and corporate partners whose missions or interests align with WITNESS' work.
Analyze the current institutional funding portfolio to identify "warm" opportunities for increased investment, multi-year renewals, or expanded programmatic support.
Qualify prospects and existing partners based on their capacity, connection, and interest to ensure a strong potential for a major investment.
Lead regular meetings with the Director of External Relations to review pipeline progress, highlight emerging risks, and forecast potential revenue.
Actively seek out referrals and monitor sector news to uncover "warm" leads.
Lead the development of first-in-class cultivation strategies to engage and secure major support from a range of sources
Work with the Director of External Relations to lead and develop high-impact, tailored cultivation strategies to meaningfully engage top prospects and current high-value donors.
Work with relevant teams across the organisation to implement these strategies and engagement plans, tapping into relevant expertise of programmatic staff.
Support the solicitation process for newly identified partnerships and major grant renewals, including writing tailored proposals, developing presentation decks, and preparing case materials.

A minimum of 6-8 years of experience in Fundraising, with a focus on institutional giving, statutory funding, corporate giving, or philanthropy;
Proven success in securing gifts, including grants, of six-figures upwards from a range of trusts and foundations or high-value donors;
Experience in generating new business in a global, non-profit organisation working on human rights or technology for good sectors;
Experience producing high quality, funder-facing written communications;
A minimum of 2 years of management experience;
Experience working collaboratively within a team.

A flexible mindset and able to be adaptable and open to change;
You should be team minded and have a strong collaborative approach;
Ability to apply a values based approach to decision making.
Visa sponsorship or relocation assistance is uncommon and generally only offered for highly specialized positions.
About WITNESS
Demonstrated relationship-building and problem-solving skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Strong organisational skills;
High attention to detail and precision in all work.

If you are interested in this role, you must apply via this site (hosted by BambooHR). To complete your application please send your resume/CV and respond to the application questions.
We will give priority to applications received before EOD April 26 (Eastern Time). Applications received after this date may be considered.
WITNESS is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from individuals who are members of marginalized and/or underrepresented groups.

Visa sponsorship or relocation assistance is uncommon and generally only offered for highly specialized positions.

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