About Partners for a New Economy (P4NE)
Partners for a New Economy (P4NE) is a collaborative philanthropic initiative dedicated to accelerating the transition toward a fair, sustainable, and resilient economy. Through partnerships with foundations, philanthropists, and other funding institutions, P4NE supports transformative work that advances economic systems change and sustainable development.
The organization works at the intersection of philanthropy, innovation, and systemic change, bringing together funders and changemakers committed to creating a more equitable future.
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Position Overview
Partners for a New Economy is seeking an experienced and proactive Partnership Development Lead to cover a period of temporary leave within the organization.
Job Title: Partnership Development Lead
Organization: Partners for a New Economy (P4NE)
Location: Geneva, Switzerland (Location-flexible contract arrangements available)
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (3–6 Months, with possibility of extension)
Application Deadline: 8 June 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CET
Salary: Not Disclosed
This is a strategic fundraising and relationship management role responsible for maintaining momentum on P4NE’s fundraising strategy, expanding the organization’s network of funding partners, and helping secure the resources needed to support the growing new economy movement.
Working closely with the Director and wider team, the successful candidate will identify and cultivate new funding opportunities, manage relationships with existing and prospective funders, coordinate donor engagement activities, and contribute to the development of high-value funding proposals and reports.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with leading philanthropic organizations, foundations, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals committed to systems change and sustainable economic transformation.
Key Objectives
The successful candidate will contribute to achieving ambitious fundraising goals, including:
- Supporting organizational income growth from approximately USD 4 million annually in 2025 to USD 10 million annually by 2030.
- Assisting in the development and submission of six- and seven-figure funding proposals.
- Supporting stewardship and reporting activities for existing funding partners.
- Strengthening organizational knowledge of philanthropic trends and opportunities.
- Maintaining accurate and effective donor relationship management systems.
Key Responsibilities
Philanthropy Research and Prospect Development
- Identify prospective funding partners aligned with P4NE’s mission and strategic priorities.
- Conduct in-depth research on trusts, foundations, family offices, high-net-worth individuals, and emerging philanthropic funders.
- Build and maintain a robust fundraising pipeline to support long-term income growth.
- Monitor prospect engagement and relationship-building activities.
- Track fundraising opportunities and funding trends across the philanthropic sector.
Fundraising and Proposal Development
- Collaborate with the Director to develop compelling funding proposals and grant applications.
- Prepare high-quality submissions for major philanthropic funders.
- Ensure all applications and reports are submitted accurately and within required deadlines.
- Support the development of fundraising strategies and partnership opportunities.
- Produce detailed funder briefings and background research to inform engagement activities.
Donor Stewardship and Relationship Management
- Support the management and cultivation of relationships with existing and prospective funding partners.
- Maintain stewardship plans and monitor supporter engagement throughout the donor journey.
- Coordinate communications with funders to ensure strong relationship management.
- Ensure donor records and interactions are accurately documented within the CRM system.
- Assist with reporting requirements and ongoing funder engagement activities.
Events and Donor Engagement
- Lead the planning and delivery of donor cultivation events and engagement activities.
- Coordinate event logistics, communications, registrations, and follow-up activities.
- Support annual funder learning sessions and broader engagement initiatives.
- Assist with the delivery of funder exchange events designed to strengthen collaboration within the new economy funding community.
- Coordinate online salons and virtual events for foundations and prospective supporters.
- Maintain accurate event records and participant engagement data within Beacon CRM.
CRM and Data Management
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within P4NE’s Beacon CRM system.
- Track donor interactions, proposal submissions, reporting deadlines, and stewardship activities.
- Ensure data integrity and support effective fundraising reporting and analysis.
- Monitor fundraising progress against organizational targets.
Required Experience
To be successful in this role, candidates should demonstrate:
- Proven experience in philanthropy, fundraising, or partnership development.
- Strong track record of securing funding from trusts, foundations, family offices, or high-net-worth individuals.
- Experience cultivating and securing six-figure donations and grants.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of professional experience in a relevant fundraising or development role.
- Experience managing relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.
- Strong proposal writing and grant application development experience.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and develop new funding opportunities.
- Experience working with CRM systems and donor databases.
Desired Experience
Candidates with the following experience will be highly regarded:
- Knowledge of the new economy, systems change, or economic transformation sectors.
- Experience working with institutional funders and international donors.
- Experience operating within international nonprofit or philanthropic environments.
- Familiarity with donor stewardship strategies and relationship management best practices.
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Required Skills and Competencies
Strategic Fundraising
- Ability to identify funding opportunities and convert them into long-term partnerships.
- Strong understanding of donor cultivation and fundraising strategy.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to income generation.
Relationship Building
- Exceptional interpersonal and networking skills.
- Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong diplomacy and relationship management capabilities.
Communication
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to write compelling proposals, reports, and donor communications.
- Fluency in spoken and written English is essential.
- Additional language skills are advantageous.
Project Management
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Analytical Thinking
- Strong research and analytical capabilities.
- Ability to gather, interpret, and present information effectively.
- Comfortable working with data and donor intelligence tools.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their:
- An updated CV or résumé
- File format: full_name_CV_org_name_role
Applications submitted by email will not be accepted due to data protection and GDPR requirements.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Application Deadline
Monday, 8 June 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CET
Equal Opportunities
Partners for a New Economy and its recruitment partners are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Applications are welcomed from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
