Strategic Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager

International Research & Exchanges Board; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

IREX in Washington, DC seeks a senior philanthropy and partnerships professional to lead donor engagement, secure funding, and grow strategic alliances. You’ll build relationships with foundations, corporations, and individuals while aligning proposals with IREX’s mission and impact goals.

This role emphasizes collaboration with technical teams, knowledge management, and performance analysis. A Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in philanthropy or related fields are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in philanthropy, partnerships, fundraising, business development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success securing philanthropic, corporate, or other non-governmental funding.
• Experience developing compelling proposals, concept notes, and donor-facing materials.
• Strong relationship management experience with donors, foundations, corporations, nonprofit organizations, or other strategic partners.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to synthesize complex information and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Professional fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate, steward, and expand relationships with foundation, corporate, and individual donors.
• Support donor engagement strategies aligned with IREX's organizational and impact goals.
• Identify and develop new philanthropic funding opportunities.
• Represent IREX in donor meetings, conferences, and external engagements.
• Support executive and board-level donor cultivation and stewardship efforts.

Skills

Donor relations

Relationship management

Written and verbal communication

Synthesize complex information

Organizational skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

IREX in Washington, DC seeks a senior philanthropy and partnerships professional to lead donor engagement, secure funding, and grow strategic alliances. You’ll build relationships with foundations, corporations, and individuals while aligning proposals with IREX’s mission and impact goals.

This role emphasizes collaboration with technical teams, knowledge management, and performance analysis. A Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in philanthropy or related fields are preferred.