Investor, Partnership and Sponsorship Manager at Women Reform Organization

Key responsibilities:

• Identify, approach and secure corporate sponsors, institutional partners and funding opportunities.
• Build relationships with investors, businesses, foundations and development institutions.
• Develop tailored proposals, sponsorship packages, presentations and partnership pitches.
• Manage the partnership process from prospecting and negotiation to agreement, activation and renewal.
• Connect relevant investors with enterprise and investment opportunities within the WRO/GEW ecosystem.
• Maintain an active prospect pipeline and provide clear progress reports.
• Work with our programme and communications teams to deliver agreed partner benefits.

Who we’re looking for:

• Demonstrated success in sponsorship acquisition, strategic partnerships, fundraising or business development.
• Strong proposal writing, presentation, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Ability to engage senior decision-makers and follow opportunities through to completion.
• A practical understanding of corporate sponsorship and mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Strong organisation, accountability and the ability to work independently.
• Experience in women’s economic empowerment, investment promotion, development programmes or major events would be an advantage.
• Performance will be assessed against agreed targets, including partnerships secured, sponsorship income generated, qualified investor engagement and successful partnership delivery.