Strategic Partnerships Professionals

Simprints; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking nonprofit tech company dedicated to transforming global development through ethical digital ID solutions. In this role, you will be part of a dynamic Partnerships team, responsible for building strategic relationships with NGOs, governments, and funders. Your work will directly impact millions by ensuring that health and aid services reach those in need. With a commitment to work-life balance, a 4-day workweek, and unlimited leave, this innovative organization fosters a culture of mutual flexibility and professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

4-day workweek

Unlimited annual leave

Professional development budget

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• Experience in business development and fundraising in social impact.
• Strong background in managing partnerships with NGOs and governments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with NGOs and governments.
• Identify funding opportunities and secure grants.

Skills

Business Development

Grant Writing

Partnership Engagement

Fundraising

Cross-Sector Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Master's Degree in International Development

Job description

About Us

Simprints is a nonprofit tech company with a mission to radically increase transparency and effectiveness in global development. We build ethical, inclusive digital ID powered by biometrics to verify that health, aid, and services truly reach people. Simprints partners with organizations like Gavi to boost immunization rates in developing countries, Ministries of Health like Ghana on pandemic response, and NGOs like BRAC to deliver maternal healthcare. Studies have shown Simprints increases impact through real-time, precision data, for example increasing maternal health visits by 38% in Bangladesh or accurate HIV tracing by 62% in Malawi. Today we’ve worked in over 17 countries helping deliver health, aid, and finance to >3M people. Our goal is to transform the way the world fights poverty, ensuring that every vaccine, every dollar, and every public good reaches the people who need them most.

Department Overview

Primary Function: The Partnerships team at Simprints is responsible for building and managing key relationships with global health, development, and technology partners. They ensure Simprints’ biometric solutions are effectively integrated into impactful programs, while expanding the organisation’s reach into new markets.

Key Goals:

• Build and maintain strong, strategic partnerships to drive business development and expand market presence.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable solutions that meet partner needs.
• Secure new partnerships and ensure long-term success through strong client engagement.

Join Our Partnerships Talent Pool at Simprints

Are you passionate about building strategic relationships that drive real-world impact? At Simprints, we’re always looking for talented professionals to join our mission of transforming global development through cutting-edge technology. Whether you specialise in business development, grant management, partner engagement, or fundraising, we want to hear from you!

What We Do in Partnerships

Our Partnerships team plays a vital role in forging meaningful collaborations with NGOs, governments, donors, and technology partners. We identify opportunities, secure funding, and build alliances that help scale our solutions and amplify our impact. Working in Partnerships at Simprints means shaping the future of digital identity in global development.

Who We’re Looking For

We know that these are uncertain times for many professionals in the international development space, and we truly appreciate your interest in joining Simprints.

While we may not have an immediate role that aligns with your experience, we are always looking to connect with talented individuals who are passionate about using technology for social impact. By submitting your CV, you allow us to keep your details on file, and should a relevant opportunity arise, we will reach out to explore a potential fit. Thank you for considering Simprints, we appreciate the important work you do, and we hope to stay in touch.

We welcome professionals at all levels with experience in:
Business Development & Sales in Social Impact
Fundraising & Grant Writing (Institutional & Philanthropic)
Government & NGO Partnerships
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & Impact Investing

Experience in international development, social enterprises, or working with NGOs is a huge plus! If you're excited about building partnerships that drive global change, submit your CV today—we’d love to explore how you can be part of the Simprints journey.

What You Could Work On

• Strategic Partner Engagement: Develop and manage relationships with NGOs, governments, and funders to drive collaboration and long-term impact.
• Business Development & Fundraising: Identify funding opportunities, craft compelling proposals, and secure grants or contracts.
• Cross-Sector Collaboration: Work with technical, product, and operations teams to align partner needs with Simprints' capabilities.
• Thought Leadership & Advocacy: Represent Simprints at global conferences, forums, and industry events to advance our mission.
• Project & Grant Management: Oversee the execution of funded projects, ensuring alignment with partner goals and impact objectives.

5 Reasons to Join Simprints

Life is short. We believe work should be inspirational, meaningful and fun. At Simprints, we’re taking on global development’s biggest challenges, powered by an amazing culture and incredible people. Work with us, and you will grow faster, learn more, and take on great responsibilities with the potential to make lasting change.

1. Genuine Impact. Work directly with our partners and users to deliver technology that has the potential to impact millions of lives across the globe. At Simprints, you’ll be part of a team that is passionate about driving real change.

2. An incredible, diverse team. Our work is at the intersection of technology and global development, and we’ve managed to build an amazing team drawn from all over the world. But don’t take our word for it—we’re an externally recognized Great Place to Work, part of the Flexa Top 100 Most Flexible Companies and a 2022 Best Workplace for Women.

3. Mutual Flex. We champion a work culture where autonomy and trust are paramount, steering clear of mere face-time metrics. Whether it's managing life's essentials like healthcare appointments or adapting work hours to match your peak productivity times, we've got you covered. In return, we count on your reciprocal flexibility when mission-critical moments arise, like stepping up for a crucial client discussion on a Friday or tackling unexpected technical glitches beyond regular hours.

4. Ultimate work-life balance.

1. We offer a 4-day workweek, meaning everybody has the option to have Fridays off.
2. We also offer unlimited annual leave, which allows you to prioritize your well-being

As long as you're driving results and fostering teamwork, we encourage you to strike that perfect balance between your professional and personal life. Our commitment to this model's success is solidified through semi-annual productivity assessments with our board, ensuring that our high standards of performance are consistently met.

5. Professional development. We promote continual learning and put our money where our mouth is with development plans and access to global experts through the GLG network

We also have a generous professional development budget for each colleague – “Eduprints”. Is there some training you’d like, or maybe you could benefit from professional coaching? Simply provide a business case that shares your aspirations and the resources you need, and we'll do our best to support you.

We care about both your development in Simprints and your holistic long-term career goals. Simprints Alumni have gone on to work for Google, USAID, Gavi the vaccine alliance, Save the Children, and other top players.