Director, Strategic Partnerships (Foundations, Europe) – Prosper Global
Prosper Global is seeking an experienced fundraising and partnerships professional for the position of Director, Strategic Partnerships (Foundations, Europe). This senior opportunity is available in the UK, Netherlands, France, Belgium or Switzerland, with London preferred.
The position is offered as a full-time, fixed-term maternity cover role and provides an opportunity for an experienced development professional to lead strategic relationships with major foundations across the UK and Europe.
Job Overview
The Director of Strategic Partnerships will serve as the focal point for Prosper Global’s relationships with Europe-based foundations and trusts. The role is expected to run for a minimum of seven months, from December 2026 through June 2027, with a potential extension to October 2027 subject to budget approval.
The successful candidate will work across Prosper Global to generate revenue and social impact by strengthening existing partnerships and developing new relationships with major foundations.
The role will focus particularly on partnerships involving six- and seven-figure grants, making this a senior fundraising position requiring significant experience in philanthropic partnerships and donor engagement.
About Prosper Global
Prosper Global is a humanitarian organisation working alongside communities affected by conflict, climate change and economic hardship. The organisation combines local knowledge with global resources to help communities address urgent needs, develop solutions and create lasting progress.
In 2026, the organisation changed its name from Mercy Corps to Prosper Global, reflecting its vision that when communities prosper, humanity as a whole moves forward.
The Philanthropic Growth & Engagement department supports restricted and unrestricted fundraising as well as the organisation’s external profile. Within this department, the Corporate and Foundations Team develops strategic relationships with private donors and works with programme teams to secure funding for initiatives including disaster recovery, climate adaptation, youth employment, technology-informed development and conflict prevention.
Key Responsibilities
The Director will lead the continued development of Prosper Global’s European foundations portfolio, stewarding major donors and seeking opportunities to renew and increase their funding.
Key responsibilities include developing individual strategies for major partnerships, identifying new funding opportunities, advising programme teams on the European philanthropic landscape and ensuring donor relationships are coordinated across country and regional teams.
The successful candidate will also contribute to the organisation’s broader fundraising strategy from a UK and European perspective.
Another important part of the position is leadership. The Director will provide line management to the Senior Partnerships Officer – Foundations, based in London, while helping the wider team prioritise funding opportunities and deepen relationships with existing partners.
The role also involves representing Prosper Global at strategic donor meetings, fundraising platforms and sector events, as well as preparing senior executives for high-level donor engagement.
Required Qualifications
Applicants should have at least seven years of experience in global development, philanthropy or partnership and coalition development, particularly in fundraising.
Candidates should demonstrate a successful track record of fundraising with major foundations or developing strategic partnerships that create value for donors and recipients.
Strong knowledge of the international relief, development and philanthropic sectors is required, together with experience engaging senior executives and stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential because the position involves proposal development, donor communications and internal collaboration. Candidates should also have strong organisational skills, experience managing complex relationships and previous line-management experience.
Experience using relationship-management databases, particularly Raiser’s Edge, is advantageous.
Salary and Location
The position is based preferably in London, although candidates may be based elsewhere in the UK or in the Netherlands, France, Belgium or Switzerland.
The advertised starting salary is £63,840 in the UK and €75,040 in the Netherlands and other EU countries, with final compensation determined by professional experience and internal equity.
The role may involve occasional national and international travel. Prosper Global also provides an ongoing learning commitment, with team members encouraged to dedicate 5% of their time to professional or personal development activities.
How to Apply
The application deadline is 9 November. Interested candidates should submit their application through Prosper Global’s recruitment portal.
This is a strong opportunity for an experienced international development and fundraising professional seeking a senior strategic partnerships role with a global humanitarian organisation.
Job Title: Director, Strategic Partnerships (Foundations, Europe)
Location: UK, Netherlands, France, Belgium or Switzerland
Contract: Full-time, fixed-term
Salary: £63,840 UK / €75,040 EU
Deadline: 9 November
