Interim Deputy Director, Strategic Partnerships - US remote

Location: remote across the US

Position Status: Full Time, Exempt, Fixed interim term 

Duration: Late April 2026 through November 2026 

Salary Level: Starting salary for this role will be from $76,800 to $85,000 annually - commensurate with professional experience.

Closing date: Please submit application and cover letter by March 31st 2026

Risk Level 1: Likely to have no contact with participants or sensitive data

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 35 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions
into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
Now, and for the future.

Department Summary

The Philanthropic Growth & Engagement (PG&E) department works to advance Mercy Corps’ strategic goals and support our worldwide team by raising flexible funds, profile and influence. The PG&E team encompasses several dozen dynamic professionals who possess a wide range of skills. We are gift officers, direct response fundraisers, web developers, marketers and media relations strategists. We are database managers, digital specialists, creative designers, storytellers and teachers. Most of all, we are passionate about Mercy Corps’ mission and believe a better world is possible.

General Position Description

The Deputy Director leads communications, donor engagement, and strategic partnership support for individual, corporate, and foundation donors who fund Mercy Corps’ global work. Working in close collaboration with frontline fundraisers and team leaders, the Deputy Director helps drive donor acquisition, cultivation, and stewardship of key partners. Major responsibilities include managing donor engagements such as small events and program visits, overseeing the coordination of high‑profile opportunities like global conferences, and developing a range of business development and stewardship materials, including pitch decks, concept notes, proposals, and other donor‑facing content.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Communications & Events

• Partner with team members to implement a comprehensive donor communications and engagement strategy, including mail, digital outreach, events, donor travel and personal gift officer outreach support. Track and analyze the effectiveness of donor engagement projects, using insights to refine strategies and improve outcomes.
• Support the corporate, foundation, and high impact philanthropy teams with event project management including global conference coordination and developing and hosting donor engagement opportunities.
• Develop and oversee all aspects of donor trips including strategy, planning, itinerary, logistics, pre-trip materials, post-trip follow-up and assessments.
• Implement donor events and high-level meetings from conception through execution.
• Create a variety of communication materials for internal and external facing audiences, including meeting briefs, bios, invitations, run-of-shows, talking points, presentations, etc.
• In the event of an emergency response, provide support with donor-facing communications, content creation, and coordination across PG&E.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND relationship management

• Collaborate with VP, Strategic Partnerships to provide a high standard of relationship management, cultivation and stewardship of donors through the creation of bespoke materials and engagement opportunities.
• Provide business development, stewardship, and communications support to a portfolio of top tier strategic partnerships
• Write/edit/cr