Save the Children US
Advisor, US Programs Private Partnerships (P3)
Save the Children US, Fairfield, Connecticut, us, 06828
Save the Children is a global humanitarian organization dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing education, health and safety services. For over 100 years it has worked in more than 100 countries, including the United States, to protect children from harm and to create lasting change.
The Role As the Advisor, U.S. Programs Private Partnerships, you will support the Senior Director, Humanitarian Partnerships in maximizing private sector support for Save the Children’s priority program areas in the United States. Your focus will include three core areas:
Reviewing and advising on funding opportunities to confirm alignment with U.S. Programs priorities and adherence to all Save the Children processes.
Developing and maintaining fundraising and stewardship content.
Serving as the primary backstop during a rapid onset emergency to drive humanitarian fundraising for the U.S. Programs Emergency Response Team.
Location Hybrid – Washington DC, Fairfield, CT or Lexington, KY office locations.
Key Responsibilities
Advise on priority U.S. Programs opportunities (50%) – work with fundraisers to identify aligned opportunities, lead internal review and approval, guide proposal development, provide tools and content to fundraisers.
Develop and maintain content on areas of greatest need (25%) – partner with Philanthropy Operations communications pillar to deliver quality materials, champion strategic use of resources, gather feedback, provide analysis of outreach results.
Support top private sector funding priorities for rapid onset emergencies (25%) – collaborate with Senior Director and U.S. Programs Emergency Team, support fundraising operations post‑emergency, provide strategic guidance on emergency campaigns, assess Children’s Emergency Fund opportunities.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience plus at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Experience with philanthropic strategy and communications, including direct donor engagement to secure funding for priority projects.
Creativity and innovative thinking in collaboration with communications colleagues.
Project management and organizational skills with detail orientation and ability to oversee multiple deliverables.
High integrity and work ethic, professional demeanor under high pressure.
Experience using CRM databases such as Blackbaud or Salesforce.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals and teams at all levels.
Professional proficiency in MS Office suite and spoken/written English.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in non‑profit organizations.
Compensation Location-based salary ranges (U.S. candidates):
Geo 1 – NY Metro, DC, and other high labor-cost locations: $84,150 – $94,050 base salary.
Geo 2 – National labor cost average: $76,500 – $85,500 base salary.
Geo 3 – Below national average: $68,850 – $76,950 base salary.
Non‑U.S. candidates will receive compensation based on local employer of record scales.
Benefits
Flexible schedules and generous PTO (11 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays), hybrid work options.
Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
Paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness, and fertility benefits.
Employee Rewards Program – annual merit increases and/or additional incentives.
Retirement savings plan with employer contributions after one year.
Wellness: 15 safety and wellness days annually (pro‑rated to 8 days for hires after July 1), mental health benefits, Calm subscription and company-hosted events.
Employee Assistance Program – free, confidential assessments, counseling, referrals.
Learning & Growth – access to internal and external training, mentorships.
Commitment to Safety Save the Children commits to operating in a manner that is safe for the children we serve and protecting the children with whom we are in contact. All representatives are prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in child abuse. We minimize safety and security risks for our employees through training, support, and information.
Disability Assistance Applicants requiring disability assistance with the application or recruitment process may request support at applicantsupport@savechildren.org.
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The Role As the Advisor, U.S. Programs Private Partnerships, you will support the Senior Director, Humanitarian Partnerships in maximizing private sector support for Save the Children’s priority program areas in the United States. Your focus will include three core areas:
Reviewing and advising on funding opportunities to confirm alignment with U.S. Programs priorities and adherence to all Save the Children processes.
Developing and maintaining fundraising and stewardship content.
Serving as the primary backstop during a rapid onset emergency to drive humanitarian fundraising for the U.S. Programs Emergency Response Team.
Location Hybrid – Washington DC, Fairfield, CT or Lexington, KY office locations.
Key Responsibilities
Advise on priority U.S. Programs opportunities (50%) – work with fundraisers to identify aligned opportunities, lead internal review and approval, guide proposal development, provide tools and content to fundraisers.
Develop and maintain content on areas of greatest need (25%) – partner with Philanthropy Operations communications pillar to deliver quality materials, champion strategic use of resources, gather feedback, provide analysis of outreach results.
Support top private sector funding priorities for rapid onset emergencies (25%) – collaborate with Senior Director and U.S. Programs Emergency Team, support fundraising operations post‑emergency, provide strategic guidance on emergency campaigns, assess Children’s Emergency Fund opportunities.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience plus at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Experience with philanthropic strategy and communications, including direct donor engagement to secure funding for priority projects.
Creativity and innovative thinking in collaboration with communications colleagues.
Project management and organizational skills with detail orientation and ability to oversee multiple deliverables.
High integrity and work ethic, professional demeanor under high pressure.
Experience using CRM databases such as Blackbaud or Salesforce.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals and teams at all levels.
Professional proficiency in MS Office suite and spoken/written English.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in non‑profit organizations.
Compensation Location-based salary ranges (U.S. candidates):
Geo 1 – NY Metro, DC, and other high labor-cost locations: $84,150 – $94,050 base salary.
Geo 2 – National labor cost average: $76,500 – $85,500 base salary.
Geo 3 – Below national average: $68,850 – $76,950 base salary.
Non‑U.S. candidates will receive compensation based on local employer of record scales.
Benefits
Flexible schedules and generous PTO (11 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays), hybrid work options.
Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
Paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness, and fertility benefits.
Employee Rewards Program – annual merit increases and/or additional incentives.
Retirement savings plan with employer contributions after one year.
Wellness: 15 safety and wellness days annually (pro‑rated to 8 days for hires after July 1), mental health benefits, Calm subscription and company-hosted events.
Employee Assistance Program – free, confidential assessments, counseling, referrals.
Learning & Growth – access to internal and external training, mentorships.
Commitment to Safety Save the Children commits to operating in a manner that is safe for the children we serve and protecting the children with whom we are in contact. All representatives are prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in child abuse. We minimize safety and security risks for our employees through training, support, and information.
Disability Assistance Applicants requiring disability assistance with the application or recruitment process may request support at applicantsupport@savechildren.org.
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