SENIOR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER – INDIVIDUAL PHILANTHROPY

NEW YORK, NYPosted 22 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from The Freedom Fund as indicated by the detailed organizational and application information and the explicit statement 'No agencies please'.

• Job overview

  The Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager – Individual Philanthropy at The Freedom Fund leads the individual fundraising strategy, managing high-net-worth donor relationships to support the organization's mission to end modern slavery.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves developing and implementing global individual philanthropy strategies, managing a portfolio of major donors through all donor lifecycle stages, leading donor engagement events, supervising fundraising staff, collaborating across teams, and supporting senior leadership in donor relations.

• Compensation and benefits

  The position offers an annual salary of $106,035 to $108,826, a 5% employer 401k contribution, 25 vacation days plus 8 holidays, mental wellbeing platform access, annual learning budget, comprehensive health benefits covering medical, dental, vision for employees and dependents, and generous parental leave.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates must have at least eight years in major gifts fundraising with proven success securing six- and seven-figure gifts, strong strategic planning, donor engagement, leadership experience, proficiency with CRMs like Salesforce, and a commitment to human rights and the Freedom Fund's mission; experience with global organizations and donor communications is preferred.

• Career development

  The role offers leadership opportunities managing and growing a fundraising team within a fast-paced global nonprofit, with access to learning and development budgets to support professional growth.

• Work environment and culture

  The Freedom Fund promotes a positive work culture supporting work-life balance, diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment and a global mindset.

• Company information

  The Freedom Fund is a global nonprofit dedicated to ending modern slavery, engaging in strategic partnerships and philanthropic fundraising to support its mission.

• Team overview

  The candidate will join the Strategic Partnerships team, collaborating closely with senior leadership and cross-departmental colleagues, and will directly supervise at least one fundraising staff member with potential for team growth.

• Job location and travel

  The position is based in New York, USA, with domestic and international travel up to 30-40% for donor trips and events.

• Application process

  Applicants must submit a CV, cover letter, and two references by email in PDF format to jobs@freedomfund.org by 9 AM on July 23, 2025, including 'SSPM-Individual Philanthropy' in the subject line; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no agencies or phone calls are accepted.

• Unique job features

  This role is distinguished by its strategic leadership in individual philanthropy within a mission-driven organization, involving high-level donor engagement, executive collaboration, and opportunities to influence global fundraising strategy.

Company overview

ReliefWeb is a specialized digital platform operated by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), established in 1996 to support the global humanitarian community. It serves as a hub for timely and reliable information, including reports, job postings, and training opportunities, aimed at aiding disaster response and humanitarian efforts worldwide. The platform generates value by aggregating and disseminating critical data from governments, NGOs, and international organizations, ensuring stakeholders have access to actionable insights. Its history reflects a commitment to enhancing collaboration and efficiency in addressing global crises, making it a vital resource for professionals in the humanitarian sector.

How to land this job

• Tailor your resume to emphasize your extensive experience in major gifts fundraising, particularly your success managing high-net-worth individual donor portfolios and securing six- to seven-figure gifts, aligning closely with the Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager role at ReliefWeb's Freedom Fund.

• Highlight your strategic leadership skills in developing and implementing individual philanthropy strategies, including donor lifecycle management, engagement events, and collaboration with senior leadership for donor cultivation and stewardship.

• Apply through multiple platforms such as ReliefWeb’s official corporate site, LinkedIn, and other job boards to maximize your application reach and visibility for this position.

• Connect on LinkedIn with current Strategic Partnerships team members or philanthropy leaders at ReliefWeb’s Freedom Fund, using ice breakers like commenting on recent Freedom Fund campaigns, expressing admiration for their work to end modern slavery, or asking about their approach to donor engagement strategies.

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