What You'll DoBuild and Strengthen Donor Relationships- Cultivate, steward, and expand relationships with foundation, corporate, and individual donors.
- Support donor engagement strategies aligned with IREX's organizational and impact goals.
- Identify and develop new philanthropic funding opportunities.
- Represent IREX in donor meetings, conferences, and external engagements.
- Support executive and board-level donor cultivation and stewardship efforts.
Drive Philanthropic Growth- Develop and manage proposals for philanthropic and corporate funding opportunities.
- Lead or contribute to donor strategies, prospecting efforts, and funding pursuits.
- Collaborate with technical teams to design innovative, fundable solutions that respond to donor interests and market needs.
- Support business development initiatives that advance organizational growth and sustainability.
Advance Strategic Partnerships- Build relationships with thought leaders, influencers, corporate partners, and philanthropic organizations.
- Collaborate across IREX to identify partnership opportunities that enhance impact and visibility.
- Work closely with communications and marketing colleagues to strengthen donor engagement and brand positioning.
Strengthen Systems and Operations- Support knowledge management and donor engagement systems, including Salesforce.
- Prepare briefing materials, donor profiles, and strategic analyses for senior leadership.
- Contribute to annual planning, donor pipeline management, and fundraising performance analysis.
- Assist in evaluating return on investment and fundraising effectiveness.
Lead Through Collaboration- Mentor and support colleagues contributing to fundraising and partnership efforts.
- Promote cross-functional collaboration and capacity building across the organization.
- Foster a culture of innovation, learning, accountability, and shared success.
What You'll Bring- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 10+ years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in philanthropy, partnerships, fundraising, business development, or a related field.
- Demonstrated success securing philanthropic, corporate, or other non-governmental funding.
- Experience developing compelling proposals, concept notes, and donor-facing materials.
- Strong relationship management experience with donors, foundations, corporations, nonprofit organizations, or other strategic partners.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to synthesize complex information and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Professional fluency in English.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience working in international development, education, workforce development, democracy and governance, youth development, technology for social impact, or a related field.
- Experience managing or contributing to high-value fundraising campaigns or donor-funded initiatives.
- Familiarity with CRM platforms such as Salesforce.
- Experience engaging senior leaders, executives, board members, or major donors.
You must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.Salary Range: $100,000 - $127,000
