About the role

  • The Manager, Strategic Partnerships advances Pratham USA’s mission by growing, managing, and stewarding a portfolio of individual donors and prospects with the capacity to contribute $25,000 or more annually.
  • Reporting to the Director of Strategic Partnerships, the Manager, Strategic Partnerships will design and execute moves-management strategies, craft compelling proposals in collaboration with Philanthropy Operations, and partner with chapter leaders and regional fundraisers to meet shared revenue goals.
  • Build and manage a qualified portfolio of major gift prospects and donors contributing $25,000 or more.
  • Create individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans; maintain disciplined moves-management and regular pipeline reviews.
  • Advance toward annual goals for revenue, solicitations, meetings, and outreach, with targets established collaboratively with the Director of Strategic Partnerships.
  • Identify, qualify, and prioritize new prospects through research, networks, events, and chapter referrals.
  • Conduct discovery, cultivation, and solicitation meetings to align donor interests with Pratham’s priorities.
  • Prepare tailored cases for support, proposals, presentations, and impact reports in partnership with Philanthropy Operations, Programs, and Communications.
  • Lead or support closing strategies for renewals, upgrades, multi-year commitments, and planned giving inquiries in partnership with senior staff.
  • Deliver high-touch stewardship, including customized updates, recognition, and impact reporting aligned to donor intent.
  • Maintain accurate CRM (Salesforce) records: contact reports, proposal stages, forecasts, revenue tracking, and next steps.
  • Monitor and communicate portfolio progress, risks, and opportunities; contribute to quarterly and annual planning.
  • Partner with regional development teams and chapter leaders to coordinate outreach, events, and donor experiences.
  • Collaborate with Programs to translate budgets and learning outcomes into donor-facing materials.
  • Share best practices and insights to enhance a learning culture within the development team.
  • Support corporate engagement alongside the Director of Strategic Partnerships as needed (e.g., introductions, event hosting, matching gifts).

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications a plus.
  • 4–7 years of progressive fundraising, business development, or client relationship management experience; demonstrated success in securing five- and six-figure gifts.
  • Strong storytelling and communication skills—written and verbal—with the ability to present complex programmatic work clearly and persuasively.
  • Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred), MS Office/Google Workspace, and budget interpretation.
  • Organized and self-directed, with excellent project management and follow-through in a fast-paced, distributed environment.
  • Passion for education equity and alignment with Pratham’s mission and values; cultural humility and global mindset.

Benefits

  • medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • employer 401(k) match
  • paid time off
  • additional standard benefits

Job title

Manager, Strategic Partnerships

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$80,000 - $100,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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