Strategic Partnerships Manager, Donor Engagement

Kiva.org; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 71,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home position

Health, dental & vision insurance

Parental leave

Professional development

401k matching

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Kiva, a global nonprofit, seeks a Manager of Strategic Partnerships to grow philanthropic support by cultivating donors, engaging philanthropic advisors, and developing compelling donor communications. You will manage a portfolio of mid-level donors and prospects, collaborating with Finance, Marketing, Product, and impact teams to strengthen relationships and reporting.

Remote work is available for eligible U.S. residents.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of nonprofit fundraising, strategic partnerships, or related field.
• Experience developing donor engagement strategies and moving prospects toward commitments.
• Familiarity with donor-advised funds, philanthropic advisors, and major giving is a plus.
• Strong writing and editing skills; translate program and impact data into proposals and reports.
• Experience collaborating across functions and managing multiple projects independently.
• Comfort using CRM and digital engagement data to track activity, run reports, and refine strategies.
• Ability to represent the organization professionally with donors and partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute donor engagement strategies and tailored stewardship plans to deepen gifts.
• Cultivate relationships with mid-level and major-tier donors and prospects with a pathway to major gifts.
• Engage donor-advised fund sponsors and philanthropic advisors to expand partnerships.
• Collaborate on donor communications, website journeys, and unique donor offerings.
• Represent Kiva in conversations with donors and advisors and pursue thought leadership opportunities.
• Plan and deliver donor events (in-person and virtual) to generate qualified prospects.
• Maintain accurate donor records, track pipelines, and report progress toward fundraising goals.
• Write clear, persuasive donor communications and translate impact data into proposals and reports.

Skills

Donor engagement strategies

Donor communications writing

Relationship building

Project management

Prospect research

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Kiva, a global nonprofit, seeks a Manager of Strategic Partnerships to grow philanthropic support by cultivating donors, engaging philanthropic advisors, and developing compelling donor communications. You will manage a portfolio of mid-level donors and prospects, collaborating with Finance, Marketing, Product, and impact teams to strengthen relationships and reporting.

Remote work is available for eligible U.S. residents.