The Partnership Funds

Director of Philanthropic Engagement

Washington, DC



Website: The Partnership Funds

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Partnership Funds (TPF) is pleased to invite nominations and applications for the inaugural Director of Philanthropic Engagement (Director). In collaboration with the Executive Director, the Director will work to advance TPF’s impact and support the continued success of their grantees.

The Partnership Funds is a c3/c4 pooled fund focused on building independent political power. It uses pooled funding from philanthropic partners to invest in member-led organizations and networks as necessary vehicles to develop and exercise independent political power. They prioritize organizations that center the leadership and lived experiences of people most impacted by inequality and historically excluded from democratic practices. This is rooted in the belief that systemic inequalities are most effectively addressed when interventions are driven by the lived experiences and leadership of impacted communities. As such, TPF is committed to building independent political power through organizations that center the leadership and experiences of Black women, immigrants, women of color, and LGBTQ people.

Reporting to and in direct partnership with the Executive Director, the new Director will contribute to the execution of TPF’s next-stage vision internally and externally. Internally, the Director will be invited to move the organization’s vision and value proposition as set by the Executive Director, and to support the Executive Director’s efforts to grow TPF’s funder base by identifying new, sustainable, and mission-aligned sources of revenue. Externally, the Director will provide guidance to TPF’s cohort of grantees to help them grow their own bases of support and become more revenue independent as a means of building their independent political power.

TPF seeks a proven fundraiser and partnership builder with a minimum of three-to-five years of experience working with a variety of funders – particularly with high-net-worth individuals and institutional donors. The successful candidate will be an exceptional relationship builder, increasing rapport, trust, and investment across a diverse and growing community of passionate stakeholders. S/he/they will be a strong listener, communicator, and storyteller who can articulate and amplify the values, lived experiences, and lessons that demonstrate the potential and impact of the work.

The targeted salary for this position is $90,000 with competitive health care and retirement benefits. TPF has a small team that operates from New York and North Carolina, but their philanthropic partners and grantees are located throughout the United States. There is a preference, but not a requirement, that the selected candidate be located in the American Southeast.


TO APPLY

This search is being led by Katherine Jacobs and Andres Marcuse-Gonzalez of NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s candidate portal.


OUR LEAD

Katherine E. Jacobs, Ph.D.

She/Her/Hers

CEO

As a trained psychologist, teacher, researcher, and consultant with twenty years of experience both in the U.S. and abroad, Katherine guides organizations through change with particular expertise in founder transitions, facilitation of Board and executive level decisions, and the implications for growth and strategic talent development.

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