Partnerships Officer

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Description

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• Employment Status: Full-time 
• Location: US or Western Europe, permanently remote
• Preferred Start Date: November 2024
• Direct report(s): None, but possible with team growth and candidate interest

• Write and edit requests for funding and reports—such as letters of inquiry, concept notes, requests for proposals (RFPs), pitch decks, donation requests, program updates, narrative reports, and grant applications—in close collaboration with External Affairs, Product, and Program staff
• Develop and deliver presentations and proposals for partnership opportunities
• Ensure organizational leadership involved in pitches are briefed and prepared for meetings, when applicable
• Develop and frame proposal/partnership ideas that reflect Medic’s programmatic priorities and best interests and are competitive according to donor interests and strategies. (e.g. theory of change, work plans, key performance indicators)
• Ensure timely completion of proposals, reports, and other key deliverables required by institutional partners
• Provide writing and editing support to other team members as needed
• Coordinate with Finance team to ensure accurate financing reporting
• Partnership Strategy, Development, and Management (35%)
• Manage partnership strategy activities within an assigned portfolio of grants and gifts, with a focus on stewarding and deepening relationships with current partners, identifying opportunities for revenue growth
• Research and identify prospects and design effective cultivation strategies based upon knowledge of partner interests and alignment with organizational priorities
• Build strong relationships internally across the organization; proactively ensure access to the information needed to solicit funds and build donor relationships 
• Maintain accurate records of all proposals and grant opportunities, including deadlines, submissions, and outcomes (whether or not awarded)
• Support fundraising efforts by the Executive Leadership, including research, talking points, solicitation materials, program updates, and follow-up proposals as needed
• Share donor engagement best practices across the organization, and actively contribute to an internal culture of philanthropy and stewardship
• Lead preparation and planning for public events, global convenings, in-person meetings, and virtual meetings with donors  

• Support the Communications team to develop appropriate donor collateral, including for the website and blog, social media, quarterly and annual reports, newsletters, and other materials 
• Maintain fundraising collateral including decks and one-pagers, in line with Medic’s branding and voice   
• Subscribe to relevant newsletters, and listservs and attend webinars to stay informed on developments in community and digital health, and share developments

A Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent supplementary experience required 5-7 years of experience in a nonprofit fundraising team including 3+ years of front-line fundraising with a proven ability to solicit and secure complex 6- and 7-figure multi-year commitments Experience with nonprofit grants, donor reporting, and budget adherence Superb verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to articulate complex ideas clearly, accurately, and concisely Exemplary diplomacy, problem-solving and teamwork skills Maturity to tolerate nuance, handle competing priorities, and communicate with executive-level leadership Attention to detail Able to set priorities; coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, meet firm deadlines  Demonstrated ability to work well remotely, under pressure and with limited supervision but with high accuracy, purpose, and impact  Humility and growth mindset – our team learns from one another no matter the title, we expect each person to own their expertise and seek learning opportunities from others An interest in serving marginalized communities, and a commitment to delivering health care to those that are hardest to reach The ability and openness to travel up to 10% time (up to 3 international trips and 2 domestic trips per year), with simple accommodations, to Medic’s regional offices in Nairobi, Dakar, Kampala, and Kathmandu (and in some cases, to partner sites across Africa and Asia) A flexible working schedule to enable coordination among remote contributors, teammates, and offices, which might include early morning (6 AM) or late evening hours (rare) Humility, tenacity, inclusivity, empathy and team spirit Software proficiency preferred: Salesforce or other CRM, Slack, G Suite Ideal applicants may also have: Experience working with institutional donors and “big aid”  Familiarity with global health, community health, digital health, ICT4D  Medic offers a competitive non-profit compensation and benefits package. Details will be shared with candidates who progress through our selection process.

• Purpose & Impact
• Ability to create and see real impact in your work
• Freedom to take initiative and innovate, bonus of an agile, small team
• Work for a globally awarded social enterprise recognized for developing a solution that can create global systems change in the health sector

• Work with a value and mission driven team that is consistently described as warm, incredibly kind and supportive
• Exposure to a diverse team: over 15 different nationalities
• Opportunities for global travel: all team meet-up + functional team meet-up + field visits

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