Chief Partnerships Officer

Kenes Group; Barcelona; A distancia; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company seeks a Chief Partnerships Officer to lead global fundraising and partnership strategies. This strategic role focuses on building sustainable income, engaging with donors, and enhancing collaboration within the veterinary sector. As a self-employed contractor, the successful candidate will work remotely with occasional travel, creating impactful fundraising initiatives and partnerships. Strong experience in non-profit environments and excellent communication skills are essential.

Formación

• Experience in non-profit fundraising and partnership development.
• Strong proposal-writing and budgeting skills.
• Experience engaging with high-value corporate and philanthropic partners.

Responsabilidades

• Design and implement a multi-year global fundraising strategy.
• Build and manage a sector-leading partnership programme.
• Produce reports for donors and governance committees.

Conocimientos

Fluent English

Fundraising

Partnership Development

Proposal-Writing

Project Management

Digital Literacy

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

WHY KENES:
At Kenes, we foster a family-like work environment within a global company. We understand the significance of work-life balance and strive to create an atmosphere that supports personal well-being and professional growth. We believe in empowering our employees with knowledge and skills that propel their careers forward. Join Kenes and embark on a rewarding journey where you’ll thrive both personally and professionally.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Chief Partnerships Officer (CPO) will lead WSAVA’s global fundraising and partnerships strategy, growing sustainable income and advancing mission-aligned collaborations. This role will elevate WSAVA’s global presence, develop innovative funding channels, and help position the association as the veterinary partner of choice. WSAVA people resources are provided by Kenes Association Management . The role is available on a self-employed contractor basis only.

Location: Remote with occasional global travel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Fundraising Strategy and Delivery

Design and implement a multi-year global fundraising strategy and budget to drive sustainable, long-term income growth across multiple fundraising channels

Identify, research, and develop a robust pipeline of prospective donors and funders from across sectors, regions, and fundraising channels.

Craft compelling cases for support and tailored proposals aligned with WSAVA’s mission and impact.

Lead the execution of annual campaigns and donor engagement initiatives in collaboration with the Chief Communications Officer.

Pilot innovative approaches to fundraising, including digital giving, crowdfunding, and cause-related marketing.

Explore opportunities with foundations, grant-makers, and social impact investors.

Monitor fundraising performance and return on investment (ROI), delivering data-informed reports to WSAVA leadership and stakeholders.

Strategic Partnership Development

Build and manage a sector-leading partnership programme that positions WSAVA as a trusted and mission-driven, collaborator that delivers change and ROI.

Foster long-term relationships with industry and institutional partners, delivering shared value and deepening engagement.

Develop non-financial partnerships that support WSAVA’s strategic goals (e.g., in-kind contributions, knowledge-sharing).

Collaborate with internal teams to embed partnership value into core WSAVA programmes and activities.

Work with the department leads and committees to highlight partnership impact stories that build visibility and inspire future engagement.

Work closely with WSAVA’s Professional Congress Organiser (PCO) to align and integrate association-wide and congress-specific partnership opportunities.

Global Engagement and Outreach

Represent WSAVA externally, building visibility and trust among potential partners, funders, and stakeholders.

Adapt fundraising and partnership approaches for regional contexts, including underrepresented and low-/middle-income regions.

Cultivate culturally responsive, inclusive strategies that resonate with WSAVA’s global membership and partners.

Impact, Insight, and Reporting

Establish KPIs and systems to track the outcomes and impact of fundraising and partnership activities.

Produce clear, professional reports for donors, partners, and governance committees.

Support the Executive Director and WSAVA Board with insights to inform strategic decision-making.

Internal Collaboration and Capacity Building

Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Education, Membership, Communications) to align and integrate fundraising and partnership work.

Support WSAVA working groups, committees, and regional representatives in identifying and pursuing regional or theme-based partnerships.

Build capacity across WSAVA by sharing tools, templates, and guidance to support partnership and fundraising success.

Ethics, Governance, and Compliance

Ensure all fundraising and partnership activity complies with relevant legal, regulatory, and ethical standards (e.g., GDPR, anti-corruption).

Contribute to the development of internal WSAVA policies on sponsorship, ethical fundraising, and due diligence.

General

Work within association policy and process as outlined in the WSAVA Policy and Process Manual.

Undertake any other tasks or responsibilities as may reasonably be expected in line with the role and the evolving needs of WSAVA.
REQUIREMENTS:
Essential Criteria:

Fluent in written and spoken English.

Proven track record of successful fundraising and partnership development in a global or non-profit context.

Experience cultivating and managing high-value relationships with corporate and philanthropic partners.

Strong proposal-writing, budgeting, and storytelling skills to develop persuasive funding cases, including grants.

Excellent verbal and written communication, with confidence in engaging cross-culturally and at senior levels.

Strategic thinker with strong planning, project management, and delivery skills.

Digitally literate, with proficiency in core programmes such as Microsoft Office and confidence working in virtual environments.

Ability to work independently within a remote global team.

Strong ethical compass and commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and mission-driven work.

Genuine compassion for companion animals and belief in the value of the human–animal bond.

Desirable Criteria:

Experience in or knowledge of the veterinary, scientific, healthcare, or animal welfare sectors.

Familiarity with the funding landscape for international NGOs or professional associations.

Knowledge of digital fundraising platforms, CRMs, and analytics tools.

Fluency in a second or third language (Spanish or Mandarin are advantageous).

Ability to communicate complex ideas simply and engagingly to diverse audiences.

I am fluent in written and spoken English.* Yes No

I have a proven track record of successful fundraising and partnership development in a global or non-profit context.* Yes No

I have experience cultivating and managing high-value relationships with corporate and philanthropic partners.* Yes No

I have strong proposal-writing, budgeting, and storytelling skills to develop persuasive funding cases, including grants.* Yes No

I have excellent verbal and written communication, with confidence in engaging cross-culturally and at senior levels.* Yes No

I am a strategic thinker with strong planning, project management, and delivery skills.* Yes No

I am digitally literate, with proficiency in core programmes such as Microsoft Office and confidence working in virtual environments.* Yes No

I have the ability to work independently within a remote global team.* Yes No

I have a strong ethical compass and commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and mission-driven work.* Yes No

I have a genuine compassion for companion animals and belief in the value of the human–animal bond.* Yes No

I have experience in or knowledge of the veterinary, scientific, healthcare, or animal welfare sectors.* Yes No

I have familiarity with the funding landscape for international non-profit organisations or professional associations.* Yes No

I have knowledge of digital fundraising platforms, CRMs, and analytics tools.* Yes No

I have fluency in a second or third language.* Yes No

If you have answered yes to being fluent in a second language other than English, please state which languages.*

I have the ability to communicate complex ideas simply and engagingly to diverse audiences.* Yes No

Please indicate your salary expectations for this role.*