[Hiring] Associate, Partnerships @Raising The Village

Role Description

Raising The Village is seeking a highly organized, proactive Partnerships Associate to support its growing philanthropic partnerships team. Working closely with senior fundraising leaders and colleagues across the organization, the Associate will help coordinate donor visits and meetings, grant submissions, and other activities that help the team build and sustain strong funding relationships. This is an opportunity for an early-career professional who enjoys a dynamic, fast-paced environment, takes pride in getting things done, and wants to contribute to the growth of an ambitious, impact-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Donor engagement & visit coordination:
  • Help coordinate logistics for donor visits to RTV's programs, including scheduling, travel arrangements, itineraries, and communication with country teams.
  • Support the preparation of donor meetings and engagement activities, including coordinating schedules, preparing materials, and ensuring colleagues have the information they need.
  • Track follow-up actions and commitments from donor meetings and visits, helping ensure timely execution.
  • Work closely with fundraising leaders and the Partnerships Hub to deliver a professional, thoughtful experience for donors and prospective partners.
• Partnerships administration & grant support:
  • Provide administrative and coordination support across the Partnerships team, including the CEO, Chief Growth Officer, and senior fundraising leaders.
  • Support proposal and grant report submissions, including document preparation, formatting, gathering required attachments, and ensuring all submission requirements are met.
  • Help maintain organized donor files for grant proposals and reports on OneDrive.
  • Assist with scheduling, meeting preparation, donor research, and other administrative activities that keep the team operating effectively.
• Systems, data & team coordination:
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor and prospect information in Salesforce, including contact records, meeting notes, and relevant documentation.
  • Support the tracking of tasks, deadlines, and follow-up actions using the team's project management systems.
  • Coordinate with colleagues across Partnerships, Programs, Finance, and other departments to ensure timely completion of administrative requests.
  • Identify opportunities to improve routine processes, organization, and team efficiency, working with the Partnerships Director of Growth Operations & Strategy to implement improvements.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant professional experience in administration, project coordination, operations, fundraising support, or a related function; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to coordinate effectively with colleagues across teams and locations.
• Proficiency with common workplace productivity tools, including spreadsheets, shared documents, and digital collaboration platforms.
• Demonstrated initiative, reliability, and a strong sense of ownership over assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, anticipate needs, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting fundraising, donor relations, executive teams, or complex administrative operations.
• Experience coordinating events, travel, site visits, or meetings involving multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or another CRM, and project management tools.
• Experience working with geographically dispersed teams or coordinating activities across countries.
• Interest in international development, philanthropy, or evidence-driven approaches to social impact.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. The company reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary.

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