Senior Manager – Growth & Partnerships

Description

The Senior Manager Growth & Partnerships in the Global Partnerships team will play a critical role in advancing TCF’s institutional and major donor fundraising efforts globally. The role is primarily responsible for prospect research, proposal development, budgeting & financial analysis, and pipeline management, working in close coordination with TCF’s program design and implementation teams, internal support functions, and TCF Country Partners. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for managing backend fundraising systems and processes, including donor pipelines, dashboards, product shelves, CRMs and funds management tools. The role also involves active engagement and capacity-building of Country Partners to ensure alignment on programs, fundraising priorities, and donor requirements.

Required Skills

• Proven experience in grant proposal writing, including budgeting & financial analysis, for institutional donors, HNWIs, corporate, and family foundations.
• Strong understanding of project management, fundraising pipelines, donor management, and backend fundraising systems & CRMs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse donor audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with comfort in analyzing data.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for data analysis, dashboards, and proposals.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• A proactive self-starter who can work independently while also collaborating effectively in cross-functional and multicultural teams.
  
  

Interest in leveraging emerging technologies, including AI, to enhance work quality & operational efficiency.

Education

A university degree, preferably a Master’s degree, in humanities, social sciences, development studies, international relations, or a related discipline.

Experience

7–8 years of progressive experience in the social development sector, with demonstrated experience in grant proposal writing, donor research, and/or program/project design and management, preferably with institutional donors, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals.