Senior Development Manager – New Business and Partnerships

About the Role

This is a pivotal role within YBI’s Development Team. You will play a key part in identifying, cultivating, and securing new funding partnerships with corporates, foundations, and other institutional donors, focusing particularly on unrestricted or core funding that fuels YBI’s mission. You will work closely with the Director of Business Development to turbocharge the number of leads and active opportunities for YBI’s core work, proving agile and dynamic when it comes to new business income generation.
We are looking for a dynamic and strategic individual who combines strong commercial sales experience with a passion for social impact. You’ll be responsible for developing compelling value propositions, crafting persuasive narratives, and executing high-impact solicitation strategies. You’ll also have the opportunity to leverage YBI externally, which could include building networks with high-level stakeholders and positioning us as a go-to partner in the entrepreneurship and youth development ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead new business development efforts targeting corporates, foundations, and institutional donors.
• Build YBI’s pipeline of high-value opportunities—especially core, unrestricted funding.
• Shape and deliver winning proposals and pitch materials.
• Represent YBI externally, positioning us as a partner of choice in the youth entrepreneurship space.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and bring market intelligence into our fundraising strategy.

How to apply

To learn more about the role responsibilities, what we are looking for, and the benefits of working for YBI, please download the full job description above.

To apply for this role, please use the application button on this page or send your CV to [email protected].

The deadline for applications is 26 June 2025.