Develop meaningful program/project proposals in collaboration with Innovation Service Programme leads and RMU, Create impactful partnership materials for partners in collaboration with the Innovation Service communication team, Provide intelligence on potential donors/partners and contribute to strategic decision-making for partnership development, Lead the development and updating of the Innovation Service's fundraising and partnership strategy, Supervise team members involved in partnership and fundraising activities, Research and identify funding opportunities, prepare fundraising materials such as proposals, presentations, and reports, Act as the main point of contact between the Innovation Service and DER, Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and funding partners, Oversee and manage MoUs and LOUs held by the service, Coordinate partnership development and fundraising efforts with relevant teams, Ensure timely submission of reports to donors and partners, Coordinate key strategic partnership events for the Innovation Service, Manage employee engagement volunteering programs with donors/partners, Streamline partnership and relationship management using relevant software and tools, Lead on Partnership due diligence including ethics and risk assessments