Fundraising and Partnerships Manager
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Data-Pop Alliance (DPA) is an international nonprofit founded in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab, and ODI. We bring together researchers, practitioners, and activists to harness data and AI for social good; diagnosing human problems, mobilizing data-literate communities, and transforming the systems that shape our societies.
DPA has partnered with a wide range of renowned organizations in the field of data for development, including several UN agencies (such as UN Women, UNFPA, UNDP, FAO, WFP, and UN ESCWA), the Inter-American Development Bank, the World Bank, GIZ, the Vodafone Institute, Oxfam, and other leading institutions. Our work spans Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East and North Africa, and South Asia. Our team is composed of approximately 20 professionals (including Directors, Managers, Officers, and Interns) all united by a shared commitment to generating meaningful and lasting impact.
Learn more at datapopalliance.org or in our annual Outlook & Overview reports (2019-20, 2020-22 and 2021-23).
This is a senior, cross-cutting role at the heart of DPA’s growth. As Fundraising &Partnerships Manager, you will lead the organization’s external funding strategy and relationship development, identifying opportunities, shaping compelling proposals, and cultivating the partnerships that enable our mission. You will be supported by development officers and program staff, and work closely with Directors and Project Managers across the organization.
Start Date: As soon as possible. Initial 3-month trial contract, with the expectation of a longer-term engagement based on mutual fit.
Location: Remote
Scope of Work
Reports to: Managing Director
| 1. Fundraising & Proposal Development | Lead the full lifecycle of proposal development and submission, from opportunity identification to final deliveryMap and monitor potential donors, sources of funding, and partner organizations across donor websites, tender platforms, and networksEvaluate funding opportunities for strategic and values-based fit with DPA’s mission and team capacityDraft high-quality proposals, concept notes, and expressions of interest with support from team members; manage follow-ups with donorsLeverage and systematize past proposal content to strengthen future applicationsCoordinate input from Project Managers and subject matter experts throughout proposal processesSupport budget preparation in consultation with PMs and finance staff |
| 2. Partnerships and Stakeholders Relations | Serve as the primary external point of contact for current and prospective funding partnersCommunicate and manage proposal TORs, requirements, and specifications. Coordinate submission logistics across channels (email, platforms, etc.)Maintain regular updates to Directors and PMs on proposal pipeline and status |
| 3. Strategy & Learning | Systematically track fundraising activities and outcomes to produce analytical insights for leadershipIdentify internal and external trends to improve fundraising effectiveness and inform organizational strategyOther tasks as required |
Profile/Qualifications
Required:
- Graduate degree in International Development or Affairs, Communications, International Relations, Business, or other related fields
- At least 3 years of demonstrated success in fundraising and/or partnership development, with thematic focus in development, humanitarian assistance, human rights, gender, social inequality, public policy, and related topics
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals and deadlines
- English fluency is required. Candidates must also be professionally proficient in Spanish or French; fluency in both is highly desirable given the regions DPA works in.
- Experience working across cultures and with globally distributed teams
- Advanced knowledge of project budgeting and financial management
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); comfort with online collaboration tools
- Self-directed and able to work independently in a remote environment
Desired:
- Detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive; someone who spots opportunities and acts on them
- A compelling communicator who can translate complex ideas into persuasive narratives
- Calm under pressure, reliable, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
- Genuinely committed to DPA’s values and the communities we work with
- Candidates should be able to work independently, manage their time wisely, and meet deadlines. They should be detail-focused, reliable, professional, and possess strong research, writing, editing, and analysis skills, as well as excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
Remuneration
DPA offers a competitive salary, negotiable based on the candidate’s profile and experience, and aligned with organization-wide compensation standards. Benefits include 25 days of accrued paid annual leave, sick days and personal days, as well as a flexible, fully remote work environment.
In addition, this position can have fixed and variable components, based on fundraising performance including success-linked components.
Recruitment Process
Qualified candidates are requested to submit a CV, a cover letter with two academic or work references to jobs@datapopalliance.org with the subject line “Development & Partnerships Manager” by June 30, 6:00 pm EST. Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is strongly encouraged.
Please note that only complete applications submitted in English will be considered. Due to the large volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity
Data-Pop Alliance employs personnel without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, physical and/or mental handicap or financial ability. While remaining alert and sensitive to the issue of fair and equitable treatment for all, Data-Pop Alliance has a special concern with the participation and advancement of members of four designated groups that have traditionally been disadvantaged in employment: women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.
