Director of Partnership Development

Director of New Partnership Development

This role will focus on seeking out New Partners to assist with the work of Light a Single Candle Foundation (LASC), and to provide support to existing Partners when called on.

• Work closely with the President and Executive Director to identifying new Partners to scale and develop the mission of LASC and our current Partners
• Initiate outreach, schedule introductory conversations, and nurture early- stage relationships to build a pipeline of prospects across the LASC focus areas in poverty relief and development
• In coordination with multiple LASC team members engage with our current Partners when required, and solicit New Partner leads from same
• Conduct International site visits independently and jointly with LASC team/leadership and in coordination with Principal and Implementing partners.
• Take the lead role in new Partner identification and qualification to further grow our poverty interventions
• Coordinate with LASC international program officers and other team members throughout our 7-country footprint of Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, and El Salvador
• Perform research to support a global pursuit of Potential Partners
• Ability to manage and succeed in providing support to multiple projects & partners simultaneously
• Prepare regular updates for leadership on progress, risks and opportunities with prospective Partners

• Candidate will reside in St. Louis, MO region and work out of the newly renovated Chesterfield, MO office
• Ability to travel to Central America and within the USA as needed.
• Willingness to travel 8-10 weeks out of the year to visit international and US Partners as well as conferences. Travel may occur with our Partners and with LASC team members but often independently
• 3-5 years’ professional experience in cultivating new business relationships
• Best candidates will have substantial non-profit experience or have demonstrated the ability to succeed in a non-profit work environment
• Experience in organizational programs and project oversight is preferred
• Prior experience in impact and program measurement with 3rd party partnerships preferred
• Spanish speaking skill is preferred but not required as many partners are bilingual
• International experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Demonstrated competence with excel and Microsoft suite products
• Highly organized, excellent attention to detail, and professional skills are required
• Assist the President and Executive Director of the foundation as requested and perform additional duties as necessary

• Self-motivated, works well independently, and desires to participate in creating a positive team environment
• Compassion for serving the poor coupled with a commitment to support their potential
• Embraces a model of empowerment, accountability, partnership, and hope in executing the work of LASC
  Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, with great follow-up abilities. Possesses proficient listening skills with an openness to learning.
• Strong and professional work ethic, flexible, and adaptive to change.
• Enjoys networking and identifying solutions in response to challenges.
• Enjoys a small team environment and values playing a key role in the development of the organization to its full potential.
• Willingness to be a key part of the organization’s leadership team is required
• Has the ability to communicate well and in doing so educate potential partners on the many benefits of working with LASC.
• Outgoing approach with strong personality skills is always a plus.

• Will be competitive and dependent upon earnings history, skills and qualifications.
• A salary range of $130,000-$145,000 with annual performance and…