Director, Global Development

The Director, Global Development position is seeking an experienced fundraising and development professional to drive global donor engagement and operational excellence within a mission-driven organization.

About the role

This strategic leadership role involves managing key donor relationships, developing compelling funding communications, and strengthening the systems that support international fundraising efforts. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams across multiple regions to advance impactful initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of corporate, foundation, and individual donors by developing tailored engagement strategies, nurturing long-term relationships, and ensuring successful stewardship activities.
• Prepare high-quality grant proposals, donor reports, presentations, concept notes, and other strategic communications that effectively communicate organizational impact and funding opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to align donor priorities with organizational goals while ensuring grant deliverables and partnership commitments are successfully executed.
• Lead and optimize fundraising operations by maintaining CRM data integrity, overseeing donor records, managing gift processing, and improving systems and workflows.
• Cook up and coordinate donor events, fundraising initiatives, team planning activities, and cross-functional projects while supporting budgeting, prospect research, and organizational reporting.
• Analyze fundraising performance, donor engagement metrics, and operational data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and informed decision-making.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience, including proven success in fundraising, donor relationship management, and partnership cultivation.
• Strong expertise in developing compelling written communications, including grant proposals, donor reports, executive presentations, and strategic messaging.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across international and cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences.
• Experience working with CRM platforms, preferably Salesforce, and managing fundraising data, reporting, and operational processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills with excellent attention to detail and sound professional judgment.
• Ability to thrive in a remote, globally distributed, and fast-paced environment while collaborating across cultures and time zones.
• Commitment to mission-driven work and experience supporting global or international organizations is highly valued.
• Previous experience within large nonprofit networks or familiarity with fundraising best practices is considered an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and country of employment.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Flexible remote work environment with generous paid time off.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Opportunity to collaborate with global teams and contribute to meaningful international initiatives.
• Inclusive, diverse, and mission-driven workplace culture.
• Ongoing international travel opportunities as required by the role.