Giorgia Cerruti

Partnerships Manager (Senior)

Book Aid International

London

08.2013 - Current

Lead the strategic development and management of a global portfolio of up to 200 active partnerships across 30 countries, including NGOs, universities, libraries, hospitals, and refugee organisations. Identify, assess, and onboard new partners, negotiate partnership terms, and manage delivery from inception through to long-term relationship-building. Collaborate cross-functionally with senior leaders to align partnership goals, optimise processes, and ensure delivery of measurable impact.

Built and maintained long-term partnerships across Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Europe, including fragile and crisis-affected regions, adapting to complex environments with cultural sensitivity and resilience.
Spearheaded partner stewardship and end-to-end pipeline management using inclusive, trust-based approaches that prioritised mutual value and accountability.
Contributed to organisational growth from 500,000 to over 1.3 million books distributed annually by strengthening engagement, improving coordination, and embedding learning into delivery.
Supported income generation through tailored data, impact reporting, and delivery insights for funding proposals and donor communications.
Oversaw delivery of grant-funded programmes, managing resources, partner expectations, and KPIs while embedding inclusive practices and co-design elements where appropriate.
Led internal due diligence, risk assessments, and monitoring systems to support ethical, high-performing partnerships aligned with the organisation’s equity-focused values.
Represented the organisation with funders, sector networks, and at high-profile events, regularly engaging senior stakeholders including CEOs, royal family members, and hosting events at venues such as the House of Lords.
Contributed to strategic frameworks, including the organisation’s Theory of Change and Impact Framework, connecting day-to-day delivery to long-term community outcomes.
Mentored and trained staff across departments, supporting capacity-building, team cohesion, and a culture of knowledge-sharing and continuous learning.

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