Associate Director - Philanthropy: Development Consulting

• Lead and oversee multiple large-scale, strategic development and philanthropic programs end-to-end, ensuring alignment with organizational vision and impact objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to high-net-worth individuals, philanthropists, foundations, and senior stakeholders, helping design and implement strategic giving portfolios that maximize social returns.
• Shape the strategic direction of the practice, translating long-term goals into operational plans and measurable KPIs.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence, leadership development, and talent retention.
• Conceptualize, design, and scale innovative sector-strengthening initiatives that drive systemic change and enhance institutional capacity.
• Establish and nurture partnerships with non-profits, governments, multilateral agencies, and knowledge partners to amplify impact and sustainability.
• Drive resource mobilization, including identifying new funding opportunities, cultivating donor relationships, and securing multi-million-dollar commitments.
• Represent the organization in national and international forums, contributing to thought leadership, advocating for systemic change, and positioning the firm as a leader in strategic philanthropy and development advisory.
  

Candidate Requirement

• 12+ years of experience in the development sector, international development, management consulting, or start-ups with strong exposure to multi-stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated success in leading large, high-impact programs with clear evidence of driving measurable change.
• Ability to define long-term strategic priorities and oversee their execution.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to engage with HNIs, senior philanthropists, development leaders, and critical stakeholders.
• Skilled at building, influencing, and sustaining long-term partnerships.
• Extensive experience leading large, multi-year projects with responsibility for budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong process orientation, with a track record of creating systems that drive efficiency and effectiveness.
• Strong analytical ability to shape strategies using data-driven insights.
• Proactive problem-solver, capable of anticipating risks and creating solutions to achieve results.
• Demonstrated experience in securing significant funding and building strong donor partnerships.
• Skilled at identifying funding opportunities and effectively pitching to diverse stakeholders.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver results.
• Track record of building systems and processes to enable growth, scalability, and innovation.
• Proven experience in mentoring and growing high-performing teams.
• Ability to inspire, lead change, and foster a collaborative, mission-driven culture.