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Asia’s Hope is hiring a Director of Strategic Partnerships

 

Thank you for your interest in this position. As we are currently moving forward with the interview and selection process, we are not accepting new applicants at this time.

Organizational profile:

Asia’s Hope is a Columbus, Ohio-based, Christian non-profit organization with affiliates in Cambodia, Thailand and India. We work to provide family-style — rather than institutional — residential care for orphaned children at high risk of sexual and economic exploitation.

Job title:

Director of Strategic Partnerships

Job description:

Long-term, project-based philanthropic partnerships are central to Asia’s Hope’s funding strategy. The Director of Strategic Partnerships will work closely with our CEO, board and executive staff to ensure that all of our existing and prospective partners are informed, appreciated and consulted with on an ongoing basis. The Director of Strategic Partnerships will also act as our partners’ advocate in our office, helping us understand their communication needs and philanthropic aspirations.

Start date: July 1, 2019

Responsibilities will include:

  • Developing and strengthening long-term donor partnerships

  • Developing, implementing and leading a successful program for relationship enhancement, donor appreciation and stewardship assistance for our network of 60+ key support partnerships

  • Providing relevant updates, information and advice to our partnerships on an ongoing basis

  • Working closely with our partners to understand their needs and explore opportunities for partnership growth

  • Assisting our board and CEO with recruiting and retaining new partnerships

  • Helping to implement a robust program of strategic communications across multiple media

  • Assisting our executive staff in the maintenance and preservation of donor records


Qualified candidates will:

  • Have a bachelor’s degree and 5 years’ experience in a relevant field or role

  • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, writing and critical thinking skills

  • Exude poise and depth when speaking with donors and other high level constituents

  • Have a proven ability to work independently and handle multiple relationships with attention to details, deadlines and results

  • Possess technical expertise sufficient to utilize project management, customer relationship management and scheduling software

  • Demonstrate an ability to work with colleagues from different cultural and national backgrounds

  • Demonstrate an affinity for and ability to work with religious entities and institutions

  • Enjoy working in a casual office environment

  • Be willing to travel alone or with co-workers to visit existing and prospective donors and partners

  • Be willing to travel overseas at least once every two years at Asia’s Hope’s expense

  • Be able to pass a background check and meet our child protection policy standards


Asia’s Hope will provide:

  • Opportunities for career advancement

  • Competitive salary (although Asia’s Hope does not currently offer health or retirement benefits for this position)

  • 15 paid vacation days, 4 paid personal days, major holidays paid

  • The chance to serve some of the world’s most vulnerable children


Please forward resume and cover letter to:

Addison Smith, Asia’s Hope Project Manager

addison@asiashope.org