Success in this role will depend on strong writing and communication skills, sound judgment in assessing funder alignment, and the ability to position ISD’s work across its full programmatic portfolio to generate new funding opportunities and deepen existing relationships.
Please review our job description for essential criteria, and keep in mind that no candidate will meet every requirement. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified, but you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you.
How to apply
Please submit your application by 31st May 2026. ISD reserves the right to interview and appoint candidates prior to the advertised closing date.
If you have any further questions about this vacancy or want to speak to a member of our recruitment team, please contact vacancies@isdglobal.org.
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20 days paid time off plus an average of 11 public holidays observed annually
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Annual personal development budget, remote working allowance, and more!
Salary
$65,000 - $85,000 per annum, depending on experience
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Preferably Metro D.C. area, hybrid remote working arrangement preferred. Candidates who are US based working fully-remotely will be considered. Please note that we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship or to accept applicants living outside of the US for this role.
Hours
This is a full-time salaried (exempt) position, 40 hours per week.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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The role
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Working closely with the US Executive Director and program teams, the Foundation Partnerships Manager will lead the development of compelling, funder-facing concept notes, proposals, and engagement materials that translate ISD’s technical expertise into clear and persuasive narratives for external audiences. This role is primarily focused on external engagement strategy, pipeline development and proposal leadership. As this role focuses on philanthropic fundraising rather than government contracts or procurement-based funding, we seek someone with experience in philanthropy who can work with colleagues on budgeting of restricted grants where necessary.
Key responsibilities include:
Pipeline Development & Foundation Engagement (35%)
Proactively identify and prioritize new foundation prospects aligned with ISD-US programmatic priorities, including:
Strengthening local resilience to extremism and political violence (including through Strong Cities)
Countering hate and targeted harassment, including antisemitism and technology-facilitated gender-based violence and harms to minors
Addressing the impact of emerging technologies on the information environment, including AI
Lead foundation landscape analysis and develop actionable prospect pipelines, with clear recommendations on positioning and approach
Support the US Executive Director & Business Development team in go/no-go decisions based on strategic fit and funder alignment
Initiate and support relationship-building with foundation program officers, in coordination with senior leadership
Identify and leverage opportunities within ISD’s existing networks to expand foundation engagement
Organize small briefings, roundtables, or convenings (virtual or in-person) to engage prospective and current funders
Proposal Development & Grant Management (45%)
Lead development of high-quality concept notes, LOIs, and full proposals for foundation funders, in close collaboration with program and leadership teams
Translate technical programmatic work into clear, compelling, funder-facing narratives
Coordinate inputs across teams, including technical narratives and supporting materials, in collaboration with ISD’s Operations team for budget development
Ensure proposals align with donor priorities and ISD strategy
Track proposal pipelines, submission deadlines, and reporting requirements
Support grant reporting processes in coordination with program teams
Internal Coordination & Quality Assurance (20%)
Manage proposal development timelines and ensure effective cross-team coordination
Serve as a key liaison between program, operations and leadership to ensure compliance with donor requirements
Maintain high standards across all external materials, including proposals, concept notes, and donor communications
Use ISD’s CRM (Monday.com) to track foundation engagement and pipeline progress
Facilitate regular internal updates on funding opportunities and pipeline status
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Why work for ISD?
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ISD is not your ordinary think tank. We turn research into action that changes the world. Our insights don't gather dust on shelves - they power the fight to protect democracy and human rights on the front lines. We're committed to delivering real change, from the grassroots to the highest levels of global institutions. And we're looking for passionate individuals who share our commitment to making a difference. Join us and be part of an organization that's making an impact.
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Flexible and remote working based on ISD's ‘Time Principles’ of trust, communication and flexibility
20 days paid time off plus an average of 11 public holidays observed annually
Up to 6 weeks of paid sick leave per year
1 week of additional paid time off over Christmas, outside of your annual leave entitlement
Company-sponsored health insurance policy including comprehensive health, vision, and dental plans
Other ancillary benefits such as FSA/HSA and commuter savings in certain metro areas
401k including competitive company match
Annual personal development budget, remote working allowance, and more!
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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The role
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Working closely with the US Executive Director and program teams, the Foundation Partnerships Manager will lead the development of compelling, funder-facing concept notes, proposals, and engagement materials that translate ISD’s technical expertise into clear and persuasive narratives for external audiences. This role is primarily focused on external engagement strategy, pipeline development and proposal leadership. As this role focuses on philanthropic fundraising rather than government contracts or procurement-based funding, we seek someone with experience in philanthropy who can work with colleagues on budgeting of restricted grants where necessary.
Key responsibilities include:
Pipeline Development & Foundation Engagement (35%)
Proactively identify and prioritize new foundation prospects aligned with ISD-US programmatic priorities, including:
Strengthening local resilience to extremism and political violence (including through Strong Cities)
Countering hate and targeted harassment, including antisemitism and technology-facilitated gender-based violence and harms to minors
Addressing the impact of emerging technologies on the information environment, including AI
Lead foundation landscape analysis and develop actionable prospect pipelines, with clear recommendations on positioning and approach
Support the US Executive Director & Business Development team in go/no-go decisions based on strategic fit and funder alignment
Initiate and support relationship-building with foundation program officers, in coordination with senior leadership
Identify and leverage opportunities within ISD’s existing networks to expand foundation engagement
Organize small briefings, roundtables, or convenings (virtual or in-person) to engage prospective and current funders
Proposal Development & Grant Management (45%)
Lead development of high-quality concept notes, LOIs, and full proposals for foundation funders, in close collaboration with program and leadership teams
Translate technical programmatic work into clear, compelling, funder-facing narratives
Coordinate inputs across teams, including technical narratives and supporting materials, in collaboration with ISD’s Operations team for budget development
Ensure proposals align with donor priorities and ISD strategy
Track proposal pipelines, submission deadlines, and reporting requirements
Support grant reporting processes in coordination with program teams
Internal Coordination & Quality Assurance (20%)
Manage proposal development timelines and ensure effective cross-team coordination
Serve as a key liaison between program, operations and leadership to ensure compliance with donor requirements
Maintain high standards across all external materials, including proposals, concept notes, and donor communications
Use ISD’s CRM (Monday.com) to track foundation engagement and pipeline progress
Facilitate regular internal updates on funding opportunities and pipeline status
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How to apply
Please submit your application by 31st May 2026. ISD reserves the right to interview and appoint candidates prior to the advertised closing date.
If you have any further questions about this vacancy or want to speak to a member of our recruitment team, please contact vacancies@isdglobal.org.
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