Deputy Director, Corporate and Civil Society Partnerships

Position: Deputy Director, Corporate and Civil Society Partnerships

Location: Nationwide/Remote

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: The estimated salary range for this role is $81,850 - $106,400. This represents UUSA's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, specialized skills, and training.

Position Description

Reporting to the Director, Corporate and Civil Society Partnerships, the Deputy Director of Corporate and Civil Society Partnerships will build transformational philanthropic partnerships by managing a portfolio of faith partners and overseeing UNICEF USA’s faith portfolio strategy, inclusive of the related growth strategy. The Deputy Director will strategize, develop and execute stewardship, solicitation and engagement opportunities to strengthen partnerships and position UNICEF as a partner of choice for faith organizations, ultimately supporting UNICEF USA’s ambitious strategic plan goals and furthering UNICEF’s work for children. 

Position Responsibilities 

Key Responsibilities/Outcomes (include but are not limited to):

• Oversee a diverse portfolio of complex, high-value faith-based funding partnerships, generating $3M in annual revenue in support of UNICEF programs, with an emphasis on fostering and growing relationships that lead to six-, seven-, and eight-figure contributions (75% of time).
• In collaboration with the new business team, identify and strategically target new prospects with a giving capacity of $250,000+, exploring creative avenues for growth and market expansion (25% New Business).
• Design and implement tailored portfolio and partner-specific strategies for cultivating, managing, and growing partnerships with faith-based organizations, maximizing partnership outcomes and amplifying shared impact. 
• Lead the solicitation strategy for faith partners, including collaboration with UNICEF USA’s Global Programs team to draft and deliver compelling proposals, reports, briefs, with a focus on securing multi-year, flexible commitments to support UNICEF’s work.
• In collaboration with UNICEF USA’s Legal team, lead the development and review of all partner legal agreements to ensure a strong foundation for partnership.
• Serve as the lead focal point for faith partners, driving and facilitating internal and external presentations, meetings, and discussions to engage stakeholders, including members and leadership; advance partnership objectives; and strengthen relationships with faith-based partners.
• Act as a representative for UNICEF USA at prominent faith-based conferences, conventions, and convenings, fostering relationships with key influencers and stakeholders within the faith community.
• Serve as a representative of the faith-based partnership portfolio in cross-functional working groups, collaborating with UNICEF USA teams and international colleagues to share best practices and align strategies.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to develop customized resources—such as toolkits, webinars, presentations, and other partnership assets. 
• Work closely with various teams across UNICEF USA to ensure the faith-based portfolio is effectively integrated into broader organizational efforts while implementing innovative cross-divisional campaigns grounded in faith-based giving to advance UNICEF’s critical work for children.
• Serve as focal point for global faith-based strategy and partner engagement with UNICEF, representing UNICEF USA in global forums and leading collaboration between UNICEF USA and UNICEF related to the faith strategy.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of donor interactions, solicitation plans, and outreach activities, ensuring consistent communication and efficient tracking of engagement in the donor database.
• Take on special projects and other ad-hoc duties as required to support the continued success and growth of the faith-based partnerships program.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced degree in international development, international relations, global/public health, public policy/advocacy, economics or a related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in business development and/or relationship/account management with demonstrated track record of successfully achieving funding and administering large-scale partnerships.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, including excellent writing and relationship management skills.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Must demonstrate cultural competency for working with faith based organizational partners, with prior experience in the sector preferred. 
• Demonstrated understanding of NGO and civil society organizations and the not-for-profit fundraising environment; knowledge of international development issues/language and international/domestic grant experience a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize while working under multiple deadlines.
• Excellent problem solving and negotiation skills; ability to effectively collect, analyze, organize, distill and present information.
• Self-motivated; ability to lead projects independently from concept to completion.
• Ability to contribute to proposals, reports, research and presentations that are client-ready and reflect analytical thinking, creativity and a clear understanding of both the prospective partner’s requirements and UNICEF USA’s programs and assets.
• Ability to think strategically and develop innovative and detail-oriented plans and opportunities.
• Excellent computer skills with deep knowledge of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and ability to utilize donor data software
• Ability and willingness to travel in the interest of donor cultivation and stewardship, as needed

Must possess current and valid US Work Authorization and be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship.

Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s okay. UNICEF USA values diverse experiences and we’re always looking for people who will add to our culture and further our mission. If you are excited about this role and unsure about whether your past experience aligns with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Must possess current and valid US Work Authorization and be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. UNICEF USA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. UUSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at peopleandculture@unicefusa.org.