The Water Foundation seeks an experienced Chief Partnerships Officer (CPO) to build on the momentum and success of an organization operating at the forefront of one of the most pressing issues of our time. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as an integral member of the executive team, the CPO will lead the development and implementation of the Water Foundation’s fundraising and funder engagement strategy, portfolio, and systems. The incoming CPO will focus on elevating water as a philanthropic priority, diversifying and growing funding streams, and identifying and pursuing viable funding prospects that allow for continued growth, while maintaining clear alignment and connection with the Foundation’s mission and strategy. The CPO will collaborate with the executive team to set organizational direction and goals and lead a strong and experienced Strategic Partnerships team responsible for raising approximately $25 to $30 million for the Foundation annually.
The Water Foundation is a nonprofit philanthropy working to support lasting water solutions for communities, economies, and the environment. The Foundation complements strategic grantmaking with creative field-building and engagement with high-level decision makers and community leaders, and helps funders identify and act on opportunities to better manage water.