Development and Partnerships Manager

The LoveWorks Project; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 391,000 - 614,000; Part time

Job summary

The LoveWorks Project in the Philippines seeks a part-time Development & Partnerships Manager based in Manila to expand donor and nonprofit partnerships. The role blends on-site collaboration with work-from-home flexibility and focuses on identifying funding opportunities and coordinating sponsorships for feeding programs and toy drives.

You’ll work with storytelling and operations teams to ensure clear, impactful messaging and ethical engagement with communities, donors, and partners.

Qualifications

• Proven fundraising or donor relations experience.
• Strong storytelling and written communication skills.
• Strategic planning and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Hybrid work experience in Manila with on-site coordination when needed.
• Familiarity with humanitarian or nonprofit sector a plus.
• Proficiency with productivity tools and basic CRM knowledge.
• Commitment to ethical, inclusive community engagement.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify new funding opportunities and cultivate donor and partner relationships.
• Manage communications and support sponsorship packaging or proposals.
• Coordinate partnership activities for feeding programs and toy drives.
• Maintain engagement records and prepare impact updates or presentations.
• Collaborate with storytelling and operations teams to align initiatives with program needs.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Storytelling

Strategic planning

Project coordination

Communication

CRM systems

Stakeholder management

Data tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Communications, Social Work, Business, or equivalent

Tools

CRM systems

Spreadsheets

Presentation software

Email

Job description

The LoveWorks Project is a humanitarian initiative based in the Philippines, focused on bringing hope and nourishment to families experiencing economic hardship. Through community feeding programs, Christmas toy drives, and meaningful storytelling, we connect nonprofits and donors with the real lives impacted by their support.

Our work highlights the power of shared compassion and practical care in vulnerable communities. We collaborate with local partners and volunteers to ensure resources reach families in need and that their stories are respectfully amplified. Our mission is to show that love works when it is actively shared, seen, and lived.

Role Description

The Development & Partnerships Manager is a part‑time role responsible for expanding and nurturing relationships with donors, nonprofit partners, corporate sponsors, and community organizations. This hybrid position is based in Manila, with a mix of on‑site collaboration and work‑from‑home flexibility.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities include identifying new funding opportunities, cultivating donor and partner relationships, managing communications, and supporting sponsorship packages or proposals. The role also involves coordinating partnership activities for feeding programs and toy drives, maintaining accurate records of engagement, and preparing impact updates or presentations.

You’ll work closely with our storytelling and operations teams to ensure partnership initiatives align with program needs and that messaging remains clear, consistent, and community‑centered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, donor relations, or development work, including cultivating nonprofit or corporate partnerships
• Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to present impact clearly in writing, in person, and through digital channels
• Strategic planning and organizational abilities, including managing multiple projects and tracking engagement data
• Comfortable working in a hybrid setup in Manila, with the ability to coordinate on‑site visits to partner organizations and community programs
• Familiarity with the humanitarian or nonprofit sector (community development, food security, or child‑focused initiatives is a plus)
• Proficiency with basic productivity tools (email, spreadsheets, presentation software); experience with donor or CRM systems is beneficial
• Commitment to ethical, inclusive, and culturally sensitive practices when engaging communities, donors, and partners
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Development Studies, Communications, Social Work, Business, etc.) or equivalent practical experience