Director, BRAC International Fund

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the chief strategist and architect of the Fund architecture.
• Develop a multi-year vision, revenue model, and case for support that resonates with principal and transformational level donors.
• Partner closely with the CEO, Board Chair, and senior BRAC leaders to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
• Develop and lead a multi-year global fundraising strategy focused on principal and transformational gifts.
• Personally lead the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a portfolio of ultra-high-net-worth individuals, foundation, and institutional donors.
• Serve as a visible and compelling ambassador for the Fund at international donor convenings, boardrooms, and high-profile philanthropic forums.
• Oversee and drive fundraising efforts targeting approximately $1B in campaign commitments over five years and reaching $2B over the life of the Fund.
• Design and lead the launch and execution of the Fund’s campaign, including messaging, donor engagement strategies, and campaign milestones.
• Build and steward a coalition of philanthropic champions and advisors to expand BRAC’s reach into new donor networks.
• Ensure campaign discipline through performance tracking, outcome reporting, and ongoing strategic refinement.
• Operate as a senior individual contributor, supported by fundraising staff across BRAC affiliates (US, Europe, and GCC) and BRAC International.
• Own and manage day-to-day administrative tasks like scheduling, travel logistics, Salesforce, and donation agreements/processing in collaboration with grants management and finance, Salesforce.
• Own and manage the Fund’s operating budget, including travel, donor events, and outside consultants or vendors.
• Collaborate with leadership, program teams, and external partners to align donor commitments with strategic impact priorities.
• Provide regular reporting and accountability to the CEO, Board Chair, and relevant governing bodies.

Qualifications & Experience

• A degree in a related field, certification as a philanthropic advisor ideal.
• 20+ years of progressive fundraising leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success securing gifts and commitments at the $25M–$50M+ level.
• Experience leading or playing a senior role in large-scale campaigns and complex global fundraising initiatives.
• Deep networks or proven experience to establish and create opportunity within high-level philanthropic and foundation communities, with credibility among ultra-high-net-worth donors.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to design, launch, and adapt ambitious fundraising strategies in a dynamic environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, executive presence, and ability to inspire diverse global stakeholders.
• Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy as a senior individual contributor, while collaborating effectively with fundraising staff across BRAC USA, BRAC Europe, GCC, and BRAC International.
• Comfort operating with ambiguity and complexity in a matrixed, global organization.
• Proficiency with donor CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), Google Suite, and MS Office.
• Strong commitment to BRAC’s mission of ending poverty and advancing equity worldwide.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is [$175,000 – $250,000], commensurate with experience, plus a competitive benefits package aligned with international nonprofit executive leadership standards.

EEO Statement

BRAC USA values a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.

Safeguarding

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all team members and volunteers to uphold this commitment. We believe in protecting every individual from harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, disability, or ethnic background.