Head of Partnerships

About the Company

Teach for Thailand is a nonprofit organization committed to more equitable and just education opportunities for children in Thailand. We develop leaders to improve educational opportunities through our 2-year Fellowship Program by recruiting, developing, and placing people from all backgrounds to teach in underserved schools. Graduates of the Program go on to drive positive change across education, policy, social enterprise, and the public and private sectors.

The Role

Head of Partnerships (Fundraising Director) — lead growth and impact expansion over the next 5 years by increasing the funding base, expanding strategic partnerships, and deepening influence across education, business, philanthropy, and government. Lead a Partnerships team to raise at least THB 70M annually, mobilize high-profile champions, secure transformative partnerships, and ensure Teach for Thailand is positioned as a leading force in education and social impact. Success metrics include 15% YoY funding growth, deeper multi-year partnerships, public-private collaborations, and strengthened cross-sector presence.

Key Outcomes

• Achieve 15% revenue growth in FY2026 by securing 100% of the FY2026 organization budget (THB 70M)
• Secure 40% of the operational budget for FY2027
• Maintain a 95% donor renewal rate and increase new donor conversion from 8% to 25%

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee a strategic plan to increase revenue generation across corporate, foundation, and public sector funding streams and diversify the funding base (targeting at least 15% annual increases depending on scale)
• Develop, deliver, evaluate, and refresh a partnerships strategy to secure financial and in-kind resources for program delivery
• Engage current partners through creative and systematic levers (e.g., corporate volunteering programs) to achieve ~95% partner renewal
• Identify, research, and design engagement funnels to move potential donors from awareness to commitment, targeting ~25% conversion for new donors
• Engage and build relations with local (provincial) and national government (Local Administrative Units, Ministry of Education, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, etc.) to explore and secure funding of teachers' salaries
• Hire, lead, and develop team members; build a strong, high-performing, and sustainable team culture to retain top performers
• Foster a results-driven environment by setting clear performance goals and providing professional development opportunities
• Serve as a Senior Leadership Team member: represent the organization's vision and values, develop and oversee organization-wide strategic and operational plans, and monitor organizational performance

Qualifications

• Proven track record of securing new seven- and eight-figure donations or sales and building relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Strategic thinker with strong focus on execution; able to balance big-picture strategy with attention to operational detail and priorities under pressure
• Relentlessly curious and committed to growth; seeks feedback and continual learning
• Exceptional relationship builder with the ability to build trust and manage relationships across levels
• Experience hiring, leading, and developing high-performing teams and setting performance goals

Additional Information

Teach for Thailand is committed to building a diverse workforce and encourages candidates who are excited about the role and mission to apply. We know not all strong candidates will have every listed skill; if you’re excited about this role and believe you’d be a great fit, we encourage you to apply.