Director of Global Partnerships

PAX sapiens

. Drive PAX’s partnerships and external relations work .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and managing partnerships, grantmaking, and fundraising strategies within the nonprofit sector, with a strong focus on international relations and social impact. Proven ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including government entities and private-sector institutions, to drive mission-aligned initiatives.

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Partnership DevelopmentGrantmaking ManagementFundraising StrategyGovernment EngagementInternational Relations Expertise

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Hard Skills

Grant ManagementFundraising Strategy DevelopmentBudget Planning and ExecutionStakeholder EngagementAnalytical Problem-Solving

Soft Skills

Cross-Cultural CommunicationTeam LeadershipRelationship BuildingProcess ImprovementInclusive Workplace Culture

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit ManagementSocial ImpactPeacebuildingCrisis ManagementConflict Risk Reduction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive PAX’s partnerships and external relations work
Create philanthropic partnerships advancing PAX’s mission
Work with PAX program teams to oversee grantmaking work
Support development and fundraising
Manage government engagement
Establish global partnerships and drive impact
Ensure external engagement complies with relevant laws with the legal and compliance team
Build and manage a team delivering partnership, grantmaking, development, and engagement goals
Plan and execute budgets and activities
Identify and engage donors interested in PAX’s focus areas and facilitate cooperative systems of mutual support
Manage identification of grantees and design grants for impact
Oversee execution and monitoring of grant agreements
Identify government, foundation, and private donors
Manage staff and contractors supporting applications and funder engagement
Develop strategy and track engagement with government officials and multilateral institutions in the United States and internationally
Build partnerships with private-sector institutions and industries
Support cross-functional organizational health, sustainability, growth, and planning efforts
Work with senior leaders to position the PAX sapiens DC office
Develop and manage annual budgets, staff, and contractors
Report to the COO

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate degree in international relations, nonprofit management, or another relevant topic, or at least 10 years of experience in military, government, or organizational roles demonstrating equivalent skills and capacities
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in international relations or social impact work in the nonprofit sector, government, or private-sector government engagement roles
Expert-level familiarity with key donors, US government entities, and nonprofit organizations working in peacebuilding, crisis management, and negotiation
History of developing or managing a successful fundraising strategy for social-impact organizations
Deep knowledge of stakeholders working on conflict risk and risk reduction, including donors, government agencies, and international organizations, especially US, European, and East Asian actors
Understanding of strategic partnership building and ability to execute strategic, goal-oriented engagement through win-win partnerships
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills
Ability to build relationships and work effectively across cultures, time zones, and geographically distributed teams
Commitment to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and mission-driven workplace culture
Able to sit at a computer for extended periods
Able to bend at the waist and reach daily
Able to lift and move up to 25 lbs regularly

Benefits

Comp & perks

15 paid vacation days a year
8 paid holidays
10 days paid annual sick leave
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefit options for employees and family members
Employee Assistance Program
Hybrid Work from Home/In-office schedule
Professional Development Funds
Tuition Reimbursement Assistance