STA - Strategic Partnerships & Philanthropy Deputy Director - US, UK, NL - Remote

Description Location: US, UK, NL – Remote Open to candidates in any country where Mercy Corps is registered and able to employ staff. Applicants must hold independent right to work for the country of hiring. Position Status: Full-time, STA – Short Term Assignment (4 months) Salary Level: US: The starting annual salary for this role will range from USD $76,800 to USD $91,200, commensurate with professional experience and internal equity. Other Countries: Salaries will be benchmarked against local market rates and commensurate with professional experience and internal equity. Risk Level: X Level 3 ☐ Level 2 ☐ Level 1 Level 3: Frequent contact with participants, direct contact with children, access to sensitive data, and/or high level of accountability. About Mercy Corps Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future. The Department Resource Development (RD) works to raise private funds, cultivating and maintaining relationships with private donors; define the agency’s brand, raising our public profile and sharing stories about our work by engaging with the media, the public, and our supporters; and producing a wide range of online and offline communications. We are passionate about Mercy Corps’ mission and dedicated to supporting our worldwide team that is improving the lives of 30 million people in more than 40 countries. In support of that mission, the Strategic Partnerships and Philanthropy team develops and executes new cross-team strategies and initiatives to support increased revenue from top donors and prospects. The team manages Mercy Corps’ relationships with major corporate, foundation and individual donors and influencers with a focus on donors and influencers who give across more than one traditional fundraising channel, raising strategically restricted funds, unrestricted funds, and elevating Mercy Corps’ brand profile. We set bold cross-team strategies, develop and manage relationships with key partners, and advance Mercy Corps’ mission through strategic partnerships and philanthropy. The team also manages Mercy Corps’ engagement with Big Bets, and leads our climate fundraising campaign, Climate: Possible. The Position The Strategic Partnerships and Philanthropy Deputy Director is responsible for supporting private fundraising and partnership development in support of Mercy Corps’ strategic priorities. The Deputy Director will support the Senior Director, Corporate Partnerships; Senior Director, Foundation Partnerships; and Directors and Deputies from CFT in advancing strategic partnerships with top donors, prospects, and influencers. The successful candidate will have relationship management experience, an understanding of Mercy Corps programming and trends in philanthropy, strong written and verbal communications, and experience in project management. Essential Responsibilities PRIVATE FUNDRAISING Provide business development, stewardship, and communications support to a range of CFT donors and prospects, aligned to P2P priorities. Collaborate with program, technical and innovation teams to match key program needs with potential funders. Write/edit concepts, proposals, reports, pitch decks, talking points, updates and stewardship materials. Support development and implementation of personalized cultivation and stewardship plans for key partnerships. Support Rebrand-related events and convenings, Match Pool fundraising requests, benefits and other required content, etc. Support knowledge management by maintaining donor and prospect records in NXT (CRM), SharePoint, etc. ensuring institutional knowledge is captured, shared and accessible across the team. INTERNAL COORDINATION & PROJECT MANAGEMENT Coordinate with internal stakeholders including program representatives and leadership, TEQ, AMT and other stakeholders to ensure donor engagement strategies can be effectively implemented. Contribute to planning and execution of Monthly CFT meetings, and other internal meetings, including agenda development, team engagement, and follow-up on action items. Act as primary PG&E liaison with support from TEQ, MCV, AMT and finance in the management of the Innovation Fund grants and provide any needed support to the merging of the Innovation Fund and the Venture Lab under the Innovation Catalyst. PROFILE RAISING, INFLUENCE & REPRESENTATION Maintain a comprehensive understanding of strategic priorities and relevant technical areas and key partnerships in order to represent the organization and priority programming to internal and external stakeholders. Effectively represent Mercy Corps in donor meetings, communications and at events. Prepare briefing materials, talking points, and other content to support leadership external representation. Support online and other profile-raising activities related to the rebrand, donor cultivation and stewardship. SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work. Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members. Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options. Supervisory Responsibility None. Accountability Reports Directly To: Senior Director, Corporate Partnerships (potential to report to Emily Joy upon return) Works Directly With: VP Strategic Partnerships, Senior Director of Foundation Partnerships, Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships, CFT Directors and Deputies, CFT support teams, key stakeholders in PG&E, TEQ, program teams and leadership in over 30 countries. Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects. Minimum Qualifications & Transferable Skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience. 5+ years increasingly responsible work in partnerships and fundraising. Successful track record managing donor relationships and securing donations in support of social impact work. Understanding of donor audience motivations, donor cultivation cycle, and decision-making processes. Ability to work in and across teams to develop and execute strategy for successful partnership experience and engagement. Proven ability to manage projects and competing priorities. Strong oral and written communications skills Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills. Understanding of climate programming, international aid and development strongly preferred Success Factors The successful Strategic Partnerships and Philanthropy Deputy Director will be an entrepreneurial leader, a responsible risk taker, an outstanding strategist, project manager and relationship builder, with both external and internal stakeholders. They will skillfully coordinate cross- functional teams to complete the projects and work required to move relationships forward and help Mercy Corps reach its partnership goals. They will demonstrate creativity and innovative thinking and be highly organized and results focused. They will represent both the programs and heart of Mercy Corps to external audiences with passion and professionalism. Lastly, they will demonstrate empathy, strong emotional intelligence and ability to collaborate successfully with other teams. Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions This is a remote position based in the selected candidate's country of permanent residence and may require up to 5% international travel to support country programs , which may include travel to insecure locations where freedom of movement is limited and areas where amenities are limited. Housing for this role is in individual housing, and staff will have access to good medical services and the living situation is of a high standard. Ongoing Learning In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development. Team Engagement and Effectiveness Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate. By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work. We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together. Equal Employment Opportunity Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law. Disclaimer: The use of AI technologies will not be permitted during online interviews. This includes, but is not limited to, AI‑generated responses, virtual assistants, real‑time transcription or summarization tools, automated scripts, or any system that provides real‑time prompts or recommendations. This reflects Mercy Corps’ commitment to equitable hiring practices, equal opportunity, and a level playing field for every candidate. Candidates who require the use of AI-assisted tools as a reasonable accommodation for a disability are encouraged to submit a request to their recruiter prior to their interview. Mercy Corps will review all such requests and work with candidates to identify appropriate accommodations in accordance with applicable law. Safeguarding & Ethics Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme . We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis. As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline ( [email protected] ).