Overview
Associate Director Jobs in Toronto – Ontario at Raising The Village
Title: Associate Director
Company: Raising The Village
Location: Toronto – Ontario
Category: Non-Profit, Management
Position: Associate Director, Partnerships
About Raising The Village We are Raising The Village (RTV) – an international development organization and a registered charity – on a mission to end ultra-poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. Raising The Village is a fast-growing organization on an accelerated growth path. Our team in East Africa and North American work together to lift communities out of ultra-poverty in last-mile villages.
We operate at the intersection of direct implementation and advanced data analytics to inform progress, decision-making, and impact.
To date, we have supported more than one million people through our
innovative
holistic approach. We have achieved this tremendous growth with the support of our incrediblepartners from all around the globe who believe in our model and impact. Find out more aboutour programs and impact singthevillage.org.
Role Description
RTV is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Associate Director of Partnerships to
join our team
. This role focuses on enhancing our fundraising efforts and expanding our growing portfolio of philanthropic foundation & corporate funders. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with a strong background in fundraising with local and international philanthropic foundations and the ability to steward relationships with current and prospectivefunders.
The Associate Director of Partnerships will be able to develop a deep understanding of our program model and be comfortable using data-informed impact metrics to engage effectively with funders, demonstrating the value and impact of our work.
They will play an integral role in developing and driving our partnerships and fundraising strategy and will be critical contributors to the organization’s ambitious impact and growth strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising and Development:
Play a key role in the strategy and execution of fundraising efforts to secure financial support from philanthropic foundations, and proactively champion opportunities for new revenue. Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with current and prospective funders. Partner Engagement:
Engage with philanthropic foundations, articulating the organizations mission, impact, and needs compellingly to secure and grow funding support. Utilize knowledge of the philanthropic landscape, and a strong understanding of our programs to build and maintain strong, productive relationships with foundation leaders and decision-makers.
Partnership Strategy:
Develop and implement strategies to expand our portfolio of foundation funders (including but not limited to philanthropic, corporate, and major gifts),including research, outreach, and proposal development. Work closely with the
senior leadership
team to align fundraising efforts with our strategic goals.
Collaboration
and Networking:
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to leverage expertise, resources, and networks in support of partnership objectives. Actively participate in relevant meetings, presentations, forums, conferences, and industry events to expand the organizations visibility and influence.
Leadership
:
Provide guidance and support to staff members involved in partnership development, offering training, mentorship, and resources to enhance their skills and effectiveness.
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