Interim Deputy Director, Strategic Partnerships - US remote

Mercy Corps

2d•$76,800 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 35 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future. The Deputy Director leads communications, donor engagement, and strategic partnership support for individual, corporate, and foundation donors who fund Mercy Corps’ global work. Working in close collaboration with frontline fundraisers and team leaders, the Deputy Director helps drive donor acquisition, cultivation, and stewardship of key partners. Major responsibilities include managing donor engagements such as small events and program visits, overseeing the coordination of high‑profile opportunities like global conferences, and developing a range of business development and stewardship materials, including pitch decks, concept notes, proposals, and other donor‑facing content.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
5-8 years’ experience in a nonprofit setting, preferably in a large, fast-paced fundraising operation.
Exceptional writing skills, with demonstrated ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling, and accessible donor-facing content. Strong project management skills, with a proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and move complex initiatives from concept to execution.
Experience planning and executing small to mid-sized donor events and engagements; familiarity with coordinating international travel and logistics.
Previous experience working with major donors, corporates, foundations, or board members.
Experience stewarding donor relationships.
Ability to work in and across teams to develop and execute strategy for successful partnership experience and engagement.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced PowerPoint skills and strong design sensibilities for creating polished donor materials.
Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills.
A demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and adaptable, and to work both independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Raiser’s Edge preferred.
Previous experience in an international field preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with team members to implement a comprehensive donor communications and engagement strategy, including mail, digital outreach, events, donor travel and personal gift officer outreach support.
Track and analyze the effectiveness of donor engagement projects, using insights to refine strategies and improve outcomes.
Support the corporate, foundation, and high impact philanthropy teams with event project management including global conference coordination and developing and hosting donor engagement opportunities.
Develop and oversee all aspects of donor trips including strategy, planning, itinerary, logistics, pre-trip materials, post-trip follow-up and assessments.
Implement donor events and high-level meetings from conception through execution.
Create a variety of communication materials for internal and external facing audiences, including meeting briefs, bios, invitations, run-of-shows, talking points, presentations, etc.
In the event of an emergency response, provide support with donor-facing communications, content creation, and coordination across PG&E.
Collaborate with VP, Strategic Partnerships to provide a high standard of relationship management, cultivation and stewardship of donors through the creation of bespoke materials and engagement opportunities.
Provide business development, stewardship, and communications support to a portfolio of top tier strategic partnerships
Write/edit/create concepts, proposals, reports, pitch decks, updates, and stewardship materials.
Develop prep materials for donor materials including presentations, meetings briefs, etc.
Other projects, as assigned.