Associate Director, Philanthropic Partnerships

Democracy Fund; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Democracy Fund seeks an Associate Director for External Affairs to turn outcomes into impact by leading partnerships and campaigns. You will oversee staff, align program goals with funder strategies, and drive campaigns that strengthen the pro-democracy field.

The role partners with senior leadership, reports to the Director of Impact and Integration, and collaborates across Democracy Fund and Democracy Fund Voice to advance the mission. Hybrid work is offered with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in roles engaging in philanthropic field-building or donor networks.
• Proven ability to lead complex campaigns, partnerships, or multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Strong relationship-building skills with senior leaders, funders, and grantees.

Responsibilities

• Lead philanthropic partnerships, campaigns, and projects within External Affairs.
• Manage and develop staff across portfolios with clear goals and accountability.
• Design campaigns that mobilize funders, strengthen funding practices, and seize opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Campaign design

Stakeholder management

Fundraising

Job description

Democracy Fund seeks an Associate Director for External Affairs to turn outcomes into impact by leading partnerships and campaigns. You will oversee staff, align program goals with funder strategies, and drive campaigns that strengthen the pro-democracy field.

The role partners with senior leadership, reports to the Director of Impact and Integration, and collaborates across Democracy Fund and Democracy Fund Voice to advance the mission. Hybrid work is offered with occasional travel.