Position Summary

The (Sr) Operations Manager, Philanthropic Partnerships, will play a lead role in implementing the Philanthropic Partnership Team’s efficient and effective development operations. The Philanthropic Partnerships team focuses on obtaining unrestricted and institutional funds towards achieving IPA’s mission and vision. The (Sr.) Manager will primarily be responsible for facilitating the overall operations of the team, including maximizing database efficiency, maintaining important relationships with vendors and partners, supervising donor entry through management of the team associate, oversight and management of the mid-level giving outreach, with support from the full team, as well as stewardship of a select donor portfolio.

Responsibilities

30% - Resource Management and Database Oversight:

• Manage accuracy of CRM database and produce reports for the team.
• Manage Philanthropy Associate and supervise accurate database entry.

30% -  Executing Strategic Initiatives:

• Work with other Philanthropic Partnership team members to establish and achieve short- and long-term goals for increasing unrestricted and strategic funding.
• Be a thought partner in setting the annual fundraising strategy, including annual and multi-year planning, individual donor strategy, and partnership strategy.
• Oversee and support senior staff in managing an existing portfolio of major donors, foundations, and prospects to resource IPA’s strategy for lasting impact on global poverty.
• In collaboration with IPA leadership, cultivate relationships between IPA and critical high net worth individuals, strategic partners, and other current and potential major donors aligned with IPA’s mission. 
• Plan and execute excellent donor interactions and communications (e.g., newsletters, concept notes, webinars, videos, etc.) in collaboration with the team.
• Support stewarded donor outreach campaigns. 

30% - Internal and External Coordination:

• Manage reconciliation and shared goals with the Finance team.
• Coordinate with programs teams on engagement events.
• Draft reporting for briefing to Senior Leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Collaborate closely with the Policy, Communications, and other teams to create philanthropic partner-facing communications materials.
• Stay abreast of IPA-related news and new studies, as well as philanthropic and business news that relates to portfolio and major giving generally, in order to be a knowledgeable representative of IPA who can share compelling pitches and stories with donors.

10% - Provide Excellent Stewardship:

• DAF and Wealth Advisor Engagement, along with prospect and pipeline Development.
• Execute mid-level donor communications in collaboration with the Philanthropy associate. 
• Manage relationships with vendors.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical skills and professional experience.
• 2-5 years of experience within philanthropy or a related sector.
• Strong strategic planning and project management skills.
• Successful track record in supporting philanthropic (or similar) plans and programs.
• Understanding of fundraising best practices to think strategically with managing relations and stewardship.
• Ability to interact effectively with a high degree of professionalism and ease with people.
• Capacity to forge trusting relationships based on shared values and a sense of wanting to accomplish something together.
• Ability and willingness to travel to visit funders and prospects.

Preferred:

• Professional experience in an international development-focused non-governmental organization (NGO).
• Prior management experience.
• Experience crafting individual donor communications.
• Collaborative adaptable and versatile mindset, with strong attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or related nonprofit-focused CRM.

Compensation

IPA's compensation structure is designed based on the labor market for the specific geographic location where the employee is located.  We are offering the following salary ranges for this position:

• (Sr.) Manager is classified as "C3" on IPA's global job structure.
• For US-based employees, the starting annual gross salary is $77,600 with a maximum of $85,000.
• The salary for locations outside of the US will vary depending on IPA's salary scale ranges for that specific location.

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location.

Reports to

Associate Director of Philanthropy

Location

Washington, DC, and New York, NY

Application Instructions

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About IPA

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a research and policy nonprofit that discovers and advances what works to improve the lives of people living in poverty. IPA brings together researchers and decision-makers to design, rigorously evaluate, and refine these solutions and their applications, ensuring that the evidence created is used to improve the lives of people living in poverty. In recent decades, trillions of dollars have been spent on programs designed to reduce global poverty, but clear evidence of which programs succeed is rare, and when evidence does exist, decision-makers often do not know about it. IPA exists to bring together leading researchers and these decision-makers to ensure that the evidence we create leads to a tangible impact on the world. Since its founding in 2002, IPA has worked with over 600 leading academics to conduct over 1,000 evaluations in 52 countries. This research has informed hundreds of successful programs that now impact millions of individuals worldwide.

Safeguarding at IPA

At Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), we are committed to creating a safe and respectful environment for all individuals, particularly children and vulnerable adults. As IPA adheres to strict safeguarding principles, selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards. By joining IPA, you become part of a team dedicated to ethical conduct, social responsibility, and meaningful impact in the fight against global poverty. Together, we work to create a better world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive with dignity and respect.