Associate Director, Partnerships & Philanthropy

Help Build the Future of PEAS USA This is a rare opportunity to help shape the next chapter of PEAS USA (formerly Impact Network). Following the 2025 partnership between PEAS and Impact Network, the U.S. team is entering a new phase under the PEAS name, building on the strengths of two proven organizations with a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality education across Africa. Together, PEAS supports more than 300,000 students each year across Uganda, Zambia, and Ghana through direct school management, government partnerships, and evidence-driven approaches to improving learning outcomes. As PEAS USA enters this next chapter, we're looking for an Associate Director, Partnerships & Philanthropy to help grow our community of philanthropic partners and unlock the next phase of our impact. This is a highly relational, hands-on role focused on building and stewarding partnerships across family foundations, donor-advised funds, corporate philanthropy, trust-based philanthropy networks, and other values-aligned funders. You will help identify new opportunities, deepen existing relationships, and strengthen PEAS' position within the wider philanthropic ecosystem. You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy building from the ground up, opening doors, creating new relationships, and turning promising conversations into long-term partnerships. Success in this role looks less like operating as a standalone fundraiser and more like becoming a trusted connector, relationship builder, strategist, and collaborator who brings new champions to PEAS' mission. Role Purpose Working as part of one integrated global development team, the Associate Director will build on PEAS' fundraising strengths by expanding relationships with family foundations, donor-advised funds, corporate philanthropy, trusts and foundations, and other values-aligned funders. Success will be measured not only by revenue generated, but by the strength of relationships developed, the expansion of PEAS' philanthropic community, and the organization's ability to attract new champions for its mission. Working closely with colleagues across the US, UK, and Africa, you'll connect external opportunities with organizational priorities while helping ensure strong coordination across fundraising, programs, and leadership. We're looking for someone who is naturally curious, enjoys solving problems, and is excited by the opportunity to grow alongside a dynamic organization. The strongest candidates are relationship builders who take initiative, embrace complexity, and are eager to contribute beyond a narrow job description.You are energized by opening doors, building relationships from scratch, and creating opportunities where none previously existed. In your first two years, you'll build and manage a growing portfolio of U.S. philanthropic partners while helping expand PEAS' fundraising presence in the United States. This is an opportunity to play a central role in shaping PEAS' philanthropic community and supporting the organization's next phase of growth. Why Now Following the partnership of PEAS and Impact Network, we have a unique opportunity to expand our philanthropic presence in the United States. Building on a strong foundation of evidence, impact, and long-standing institutional partnerships, we're growing relationships with family foundations, donor-advised funds, corporate philanthropy, and other mission-aligned supporters. This role will help connect PEAS' proven model with new funders who can support our next phase of growth. Responsibilities Relationship Building & FundraisingDevelop and manage a portfolio of current and prospective funders from initial engagement through long-term partnership and renewal.Identify, cultivate, and secure new funding opportunities, with a particular focus on expanding PEAS' presence within the U.S. philanthropic landscape.Partner on donor cultivation events, learning experiences, and strategic engagement opportunities.Represent PEAS at conferences, donor meetings, and sector events.Partner with senior leadership on donor strategy, cultivation, and relationship management. Pipeline Management & Donor StewardshipManage fundraising opportunities from identification through cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and renewal.Help achieve annual fundraising goals by advancing opportunities through the pipeline and converting relationships into long-term funding partnerships.Draft donor communications, cultivation plans, meeting materials, and other fundraising assets.Partner with colleagues supporting prospect research, CRM management, proposal development, reporting, and donor communications.Track fundraising progress, relationship milestones, and next steps across your portfolio. Strategy & CollaborationServe as a core member of the global development team, contributing to fundraising strategy and organizational growth.Collaborate with colleagues across the US, UK, and Africa to align fundraising priorities and share market insights.Identify opportunities to strengthen donor engagement and expand PEAS' visibility within philanthropic communities.Bring a flexible, solutions-oriented approach and contribute wherever needed. What You Bring 6–10 years of experience in fundraising, partnerships, philanthropy, business development, or another relationship-focused role.Strong understanding of the U.S. philanthropic landscape and experience building relationships across family foundations, donor-advised funds, corporate philanthropy, and other mission-aligned funders.A track record of identifying opportunities, building relationships, and converting them into meaningful partnerships.Experience managing fundraising opportunities from prospect identification through stewardship and renewal.Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.An entrepreneurial mindset and a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach. You're as comfortable cultivating donors and shaping strategy as you are drafting follow-up emails, preparing meeting materials, updating pipelines, and coordinating next steps.Strong judgment, problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.Genuine enthusiasm for PEAS' mission and expanding educational opportunities across Africa. Nice to HaveExperience in international development, education, or another mission-driven organization.Experience working across multiple countries or time zones.Familiarity with CRM systems, fundraising operations, and donor stewardship. ContractFull-time LocationFlexible. Candidates should be able to maintain at least four hours of overlap with UK and East Africa working hours. Preference will be given to candidates based in the New York City area. Periodic domestic travel and occasional international travel to visit PEAS' programs in Africa are expected. Compensation$80,000–$125,000, depending on experience and location. Apply Here https://forms.gle/6BCUcPDZrArDgVbU8