Remote Strategic Partnerships Manager – Canada Fundraising

Ipas; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 79,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipas seeks a Strategic Partnership Manager based in Canada to strengthen resource mobilization and the partnership portfolio. You will identify and cultivate institutional donors, foundations, corporate partners, and strategic collaborators whose priorities align with Ipas's mission and values.

The role includes developing engagement plans, preparing donor-facing materials, and advising on partnership strategy. Travel to Canada and occasional hubs may be required.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of work experience managing programs and projects with increasing complexity and responsibility.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience in business development, fundraising, and/or proposal development for NGOs or mission-driven organizations.
• Strong understanding of institutional donor environments including foundations, bilateral and multilateral agencies, and partnerships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and coordinate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop opportunity pipelines and donor/partner intelligence for prioritized funders and partners.
• Draft and refine positioning materials, capability statements, one-pagers, and boilerplate language.
• Advise on partnership strategy, lead vs sub-award roles, and donor engagement plans.

Skills

Business development

Proposal development

Donor relations

Strategic partnerships

Communication

French language

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ipas seeks a Strategic Partnership Manager based in Canada to strengthen resource mobilization and the partnership portfolio. You will identify and cultivate institutional donors, foundations, corporate partners, and strategic collaborators whose priorities align with Ipas's mission and values.

The role includes developing engagement plans, preparing donor-facing materials, and advising on partnership strategy. Travel to Canada and occasional hubs may be required.