Manager, Faith-Based Partnerships

USA for UNHCR•Washington, DC

13d•$91,350 - $109,620•Hybrid

About The Position

At USA for UNHCR, our people are the driving force behind our mission of delivering hope and opportunity to refugees worldwide. We're not just a workplace - we're a vibrant community of passionate, forward-thinking professionals committed to making a real difference. If you thrive in a dynamic, transparent, and data-driven environment, and want your career to directly impact lives across the globe, we invite you to join us! SUMMARY The Integrated Partnerships team at USA for UNHCR mobilizes private sector partners to support refugees worldwide, working across corporate, foundation, civil society, and community-based partners. The Manager, Faith-Based Partnerships will support the stewardship of a high-value, strategically critical portfolio of U.S.-based faith-based civil society partners, with a particular emphasis on Islamic philanthropy. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Civil Society & Foundation Partnerships, this role is responsible for driving and stewarding significant revenue growth, developing high-quality proposals, and stewarding long-term strategic positioning of a complex partnership portfolio in support of USA for UNHCR’s programmatic priorities. This is a results-driven role requiring advanced relationship management skills, subject-matter expertise in faith-based philanthropy, and the ability to translate humanitarian priorities into high-impact and compelling partnership opportunities. The role works under the guidance of the Senior Manager to execute partnership activities, including portfolio strategy, partner engagement, and opportunity development, with autonomy in day-to-day tasks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or demonstrated expertise within the field in lieu of a degree
6-8 years of experience in progressively responsible experience in partnerships, fundraising, business development and/or relationship management with a demonstrated successful track record
Deep familiarity of faith-based philanthropy, especially within Islamic Philanthropy
Strong understanding of, and commitment to, the global humanitarian and international development sector; familiarity with United Nations agencies preferred
Demonstrated ability to translate organizational mission and programs into strategic partnership initiatives that generate financial support
Values diversity and take pride in cultivating an atmosphere of inclusion of various thoughts, perspectives, identities, and expressions
Comfortable with ambiguity and adept at problem-solving in complex partnership contexts
Experienced with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Canva, and Salesforce
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and persuasively
Consistently demonstrates professional maturity and able to tactfully engage with a diverse group of personalities and cultures

Responsibilities

Manage and grow a portfolio of U.S.-based faith-based civil society partners, stewarding relationships from cultivation through project renewal, expansion, and long-term strategic engagement to deliver measurable partnership outcomes for refugees
Identify and pursue new engagement opportunities with new and existing partners to build mutually valuable, long-term partnerships through programs including but not limited to: shared value programmatic opportunities, grant funding, board and leadership giving, skills-based volunteerism, and gifts in kind
Secure six- to eight-figure gifts in support of USA for UNHCR’s programmatic and emergency priorities
Serve as a subject matter expert on the U.S. faith-based landscape, including Islamic philanthropy, and relevant trends impacting humanitarian response
Provide strategic guidance to partners on humanitarian and international development priorities and how to leverage financial resources, influence, and solutions to support refugee populations
Lead proposal development, reporting, and partnership-related project management for assigned accounts
Participate in negotiations, contract development, and renewal processes for managed partnerships
Execute on key moments for partner engagement to provide visibility and recognition for partners within the USA for UNHCR partnership framework
Represent USA for UNHCR at key internal and external meetings and convenings
Collaborate cross-functionally with programs, communications, finance, and leadership to deliver partnership outcomes on time and within scope
Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing team culture
Report regularly to the Senior Manager of Civil Society & Foundation Partnerships on outcomes, efforts and progress toward goals
May supervise staff as the portfolio and team grows
May involve domestic and occasional international travel