Director of New Partnership Development

Primary Responsibilities

• Work closely with the President and Executive Director to identify new Partners to scale and develop the mission of LASC and our current Partners.
• Initiate outreach, schedule introductory conversations, and nurture early-stage relationships to build a pipeline of prospects across the LASC focus areas in poverty relief and development.
• Engage with our current Partners when required, and solicit New Partner leads from same.
• Conduct International site visits independently and jointly with LASC team/leadership and in coordination with Principal and Implementing partners.
• Take the lead role in new Partner identification and qualification to further grow our poverty interventions.
• Cookordination with LASC international program officers and other team members throughout our 7-country footprint of Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, and El Salvador.
• Perform research to support a global pursuit of Potential Partners.
• Prepare regular updates for leadership on progress, risks and opportunities with prospective Partners.

Qualifications

• Candidate will reside in St. Louis, MO region and work out of the newly renovated Chesterfield, MO office.
• Willingness to travel to Central America and within the USA as needed. Willingness to travel 8-10 weeks out of the year to visit international and US Partners as well as conferences.
• 3-5 years’ professional experience in cultivating new business relationships.
• Substantial non-profit experience or the ability to succeed in a non-profit work environment.
• Experience in organizational programs and project oversight is preferred.
• Prior experience in impact and program measurement with 3rd party partnerships preferred.
• Spanish speaking skill is preferred but not required as many partners are bilingual.
• International experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Demonstrated competence with excel and Microsoft suite products.
• Highly organized, excellent attention to detail, and professional skills are required.
• Assist the President and Executive Director of the foundation as requested and perform additional duties as necessary.

Personal Characteristics

• Self-motivated, works well independently, and desires to participate in creating a positive team environment.
• Compassion for serving the poor coupled with a commitment to support their potential.
• Embraces a model of empowerment, accountability, partnership, and hope in executing the work of LASC.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, with great follow-up abilities. Possesses proficient listening skills with an openness to learning.
• Strong and professional work ethic, flexible, and adaptive to change.
• Enjoys networking and identifying solutions in response to challenges.
• Enjoys a small team environment and values playing a key role in the development of the organization to its full potential.
• Willingness to be a key part of the organization’s leadership team is required.
• Has the ability to communicate well and in doing so educate potential partners on the many benefits of working with LASC.
• Outgoing approach with strong personality skills is always a plus.

Wage and Benefits

• Will be competitive and dependent upon earnings history, skills and qualifications.
• A salary range of $130,000-$145,000 with annual performance and salary review.
• Paid vacation and holidays, health insurance, and retirement plan benefits included.