*Location This position's desired location is West Coast of the United States About Water.org1 in 4 people around the world lack access to safe water and 2 in 5 people don’t have access to a safe toilet.

We are working every day to change this.

We are Water.org.

We’re here to bring water and sanitation to the world.

We want to make it safe, accessible, and cost-effective because we believe that water is the way to empower a bright future that we can all share in, worldwide.

We are an international nonprofit organization based in Kansas City, Missouri that has positively transformed millions of lives around the world through access to safe water and sanitation.

Founded by Gary White and Matt Damon, we pioneer market-driven financial solutions to the global water crisis.

For more than 30 years, we’ve been providing women hope, children health and families a bright future.

Job Overview The Associate Director, Strategic Partnerships leads a key segment of building strategic, high-profile fundraising partnerships that will help shape the next stage of evolution and growth at Water.org and WaterEquity, an asset management company with the sole purpose of mobilizing emerging market private investments in water and sanitation.

This leader brings seasoned experience overseeing the end-to-end fundraising cycle from identification and cultivation to securing gifts that drive impact and unrestricted revenue.

The incumbent in this position leverages the unique value and impact of the Water.org group of entities to develop and expand donor and investor partnerships to reach more people, faster.

These partnerships will primarily include U/HNWIs, family offices, and private foundations spanning across diverse industries (including tech/fintech), with some partnerships also included within multi-national corporations and foundations.

Department Accountabilities  Multi-Channel Revenue Generation  Philanthropic Partnerships  Donor Engagement & Grant Stewardship  Development Operations & Planning  Brand Marketing & Communication  Campaigns & Event Management  Strategy & Stakeholder Engagement  Analysis, Modeling & Reporting   Job-Specific Accountabilities Strategic Relationship Management Establishes and owns new, high-impact, fundraising partnerships.

Leads development and implementation of strategies and tactics related to securing a robust base of partnerships.

Strategically collaborates to meet individual, department, and organizational fundraising goals, targeting gifts in the six-figure+ range.

Donor Engagement Strategy  Leads articulation and oversight of a comprehensive donor engagement strategy and plan for target donor segments, ensuring successful delivery of a unique experience tailored to specific audiences and stakeholders.

Develops timely revenue projections and provides complete, accurate internal reporting on donor outreach and related activities.

Donor Communication + Recognition Oversees a cohesive plan with related teams within the department for tailored communications, stewardship, and donor recognition/appreciation efforts to deepen engagement and support.

Ensures donor behavior is assessed and tracked on an ongoing basis, prioritizing outreach and communication to each donor accordingly.

Talent Management  Challenges and maximizes the strength of the team by aligning their efforts to meet objectives and deliver results.

Fosters productive cross-functional collaboration to ensure cohesive effort and delivery of business outcomes.

Complexity + Problem Solving Skills  Ability to cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, including management and program staff within Water.org, to develop comprehensive partnerships that drive revenue growth and advance Water.org's global scaling strategy.

Leverages deep and broad experience on fundraising strategies and tactics for strategic donor segments.

Ability to manage complex projects and relationships, requiring adaptive thinking and solutions to unique circumstances and requirements.

Superior communication and presentation skills, including highly developed skills to motivate, inspire and persuade.

Key Competencies  Values Differences – Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Strategic Mindset – Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.

Ensures Accountability – Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Builds Effective Teams – Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

Instills Trust – Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Management Responsibility   ​​Supervises work of others.

Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.​  Supervised positions include: Strategic Development Specialist