Director, Partnerships

REPORTING TO:
Senior Director of Philanthropy

We are Raising The Village (RTV), an international development organization and a registered charity on a mission to end ultra-poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. Raising The Village is a fast-growing organization on an accelerated growth path. Our team in East Africa and North America works together to list communities out of ultra-poverty in last-mile villages. We operate at the intersection of direct implementation and advanced data analytics to inform progress, decision-making, and impact.

To date, we have supported more than one million people through our innovative holistic approach. We have achieved this tremendous growth with the support of our incredible partners from all around the globe who believe in our model and impact. Find out more about our programs and impact singthevillage.org.

The Director of Partnerships is responsible for driving strategic engagement initiatives that increase philanthropic revenue, forming and deepening relationships with stakeholders, enhancing visibility, and cultivating long-term partnerships to support organizational growth. As a key external-facing Partnerships team member, the Director cultivates and stewards new relationships with philanthropic foundations, ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals, and other mission-aligned donors. With a deep understanding of the livelihoods sector, the Director develops cases for support, builds strategic alliances, and ensures that all philanthropic activities are aligned with the organization’s programmatic goals, values, and long‑term vision.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive engagement strategy for existing and new partners that aligns with the organizational strategy.
• Collaborate with the senior leadership team to align engagement efforts with organizational objectives and mission.
• Act as a key advisor to the Senior Director of Philanthropy on stakeholder engagement trends and opportunities.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with new key stakeholders, including philanthropic, corporate, DAF, and UHNW partners.
• Represent the organization at high‑profile events, conferences, and public forums.
• Represent the organization through partner speaking engagements.

• Retention of the existing portfolio with overall portfolio growth of 20% for recurring gifts and renewals, with a turnover rate of