Partnerships Manager - NGO

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Networking opportunities

Social impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Partnerships Manager for a respected charitable organization operating in Kimberley. The role focuses on identifying, securing, and nurturing partnerships with corporations, foundations, government bodies, and other non-profits.

Based in a hybrid setting with significant external engagement in Kimberley and surrounding regions, you will lead collaborative initiatives, negotiate agreements, and report on impact to expand reach and social outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in partnership development or relationship management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking and proactive identification of opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and manage strategic partnerships to advance the mission.
• Develop and negotiate partnership agreements aligned with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement joint initiatives.
• Represent the organization at external events and networking opportunities.
• Monitor partnership performance and report progress and outcomes.

Skills

Partnership development

Relationship management

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a respected charitable organization operating in the Northern Cape , is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven Partnerships Manager to lead its collaborative efforts. Based in Kimberley , this role is crucial for identifying, securing, and nurturing partnerships with corporations, foundations, government bodies, and other non-profits. Your success will directly contribute to expanding our reach and impact through synergistic collaborations. This hybrid role involves significant external engagement within Kimberley and the surrounding regions, alongside in-office strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and manage strategic partnerships to advance the organization's mission and objectives.
• Develop and negotiate partnership agreements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to co-create and implement joint initiatives and campaigns.
• Represent the organization at external events and networking opportunities.
• Monitor partnership performance and provide regular reports on progress and outcomes.

Requirements

• Proven experience in partnership development, business development, or relationship management, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking and a proactive approach to identifying new opportunities.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to build and manage key relationships for a vital charity in the Northern Cape .
• Professional development and networking opportunities.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on achieving significant social impact.
• Enhance the reach and effectiveness of programs in Kimberley and beyond.