Catalyst Now is Seeking for a Partnerships Coordinator – Apply Before 27 February 2026

Location: Remote (Worldwide, minimum 4-hour overlap with CET)
Contract Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week (Six-month contract)
Compensation: USD 1,200–1,500 per month (commensurate with experience and location)

About Catalyst Now

Catalyst Now is a global movement of social innovators dedicated to transforming systems and accelerating progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). What began as a small WhatsApp group of visionary changemakers has evolved into a thriving global network of over 6,000 members representing more than 4,500 organizations across 156 countries.

The organization creates collaborative spaces where social innovators connect, exchange knowledge, and co-create solutions to address the world’s most pressing challenges, from climate change and inequality to conflict and economic instability.

Catalyst Now works alongside leading social entrepreneurship organizations, including:

• Skoll Foundation
• Ashoka
• Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship
• Echoing Green

Organizational Vision (2025–2029)

Catalyst Now operates in a context defined by global polycrisis—climate disruption, geopolitical instability, and widening inequalities. Despite these challenges, the movement views this moment as an opportunity to catalyze transformative change through collaboration and innovation.

Its Secretariat serves as the operational backbone of the movement, coordinating logistics, strengthening partnerships, and enabling members to focus on impact-driven work.

Role Overview

The Partnerships Coordinator plays a central operational role within Catalyst Now’s fundraising function. As the organization transitions from a startup-style initiative to a fast-growing global movement, this position ensures that fundraising processes remain structured, professional, and dependable.

The role supports the Fundraising Lead and senior leadership by maintaining systems, managing grant workflows, tracking revenue pipelines, and ensuring donor relationships are nurtured effectively. The Coordinator provides the operational foundation necessary for sustainable organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Pipeline and Revenue Operations

• Maintain and update fundraising pipeline tracking tools
• Monitor proposal status, grant agreements, invoices, and payments
• Follow up on outstanding commitments and payment schedules
• Support onboarding of new donors and strategic partners
• Schedule and coordinate fundraising review meetings, including agendas and minutes

Grants and Funding Support

• Research funding opportunities and track relevant deadlines
• Maintain the grants calendar to ensure timely submission of applications and reports
• Compile and coordinate supporting documentation for proposals
• Draft and submit small- and medium-sized grant proposals
• Ensure compliance with funder reporting and contractual requirements

Donor and Partner Stewardship

• Maintain and update CRM systems and donor databases
• Process donations, pledges, and acknowledgments
• Prepare funder updates, reports, and impact summaries
• Coordinate stewardship activities, including meetings and follow-ups
• Ensure consistent, accurate, and professional communication with donors

Required Experience and Skills

The ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Experience in nonprofit fundraising, grants management, or operational support
• Strong organizational and tracking capabilities
• Proficiency in CRM systems, spreadsheets, and document management platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and reliability
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to communicate complex ideas persuasively
• Capacity to develop strategic engagement plans for individuals and organizations
• Proactive coordination skills to ensure seamless pipeline management

Working Conditions and Benefits

• Fully remote role, accessible globally
• Minimum 4-hour overlap with Central European Time (CET)
• Six-month full-time contract (40 hours per week)
• Monthly compensation between USD 1,200–1,500
• Opportunity to work within a young, dynamic, and globally distributed team
• On-the-job training within an international NGO environment
• Exposure to leading global social entrepreneurs and innovators
• Collaborative working atmosphere with a small, dedicated Secretariat team
• Opportunity to initiate and coordinate projects that enhance organizational effectiveness

Why Join Catalyst Now?

The Partnerships Coordinator position offers the opportunity to contribute to a globally recognized movement advancing systemic change. By strengthening fundraising operations and donor engagement systems, the successful candidate will directly support initiatives that empower thousands of social innovators worldwide.

This role is ideal for professionals seeking to build expertise in nonprofit fundraising operations within a mission-driven, international environment committed to sustainable development and transformative social impact.

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