Institutional Partnerships Senior Associate

• Support cultivation and stewardship of private institutional partners (foundations and corporations) aligned with Acumen’s Poverty & Climate and Acumen Academy strategy.
• Lead research on prospective funders to expand and maintain a strong institutional funder pipeline.
• Draft and edit concept notes, proposals, and other assets for institutional donor opportunities.
• Prepare briefing materials, meeting notes, and follow-up communications for meetings.

This role directly supports Acumen's mission to break the cycle of poverty by securing institutional funding for climate and poverty initiatives, impacting over half a billion lives.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in fundraising, climate finance, social entrepreneurship, strategic partnerships, impact investing, grant management or similar fields.
• Strong relationship building and management experience as a primary liaison.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, including ability to turn technical information into engaging stories.
• Technical proficiency with CRM tools and database management (Salesforce, Hubspot etc.).

Salary range: $68,700 to $74,000 USD plus performance-based bonus. Equal pay policy. Based in New York with three-day in-office expectation.

Acumen is a global force of entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, and social innovators working to build a world based on dignity, investing in transformational companies and shaping markets to break the cycle of poverty.