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  • Lead BES's fundraising strategy, donor pipeline, and revenue growth efforts to ensure the organization has the philanthropic resources needed to advance its mission.
  • Manage and grow a strategic fundraising pipeline across all stages of donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, including major gifts and foundation fundraising.
  • Directly manage and develop the Director of Partnerships & Regional Research through clear goal-setting, coaching, feedback, and professional development support.

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$160,000–$200,000/yr
Global Unlimited PTO

  • Lead the development and execution of comprehensive fundraising strategies to support organizational growth and sustainability.
  • Build and manage relationships with high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and government grant partners.
  • Supervise a Development Manager and collaborate with leadership to expand donor base and revenue streams.

Earth Species Project is a non-profit using artificial intelligence to decode communication across species, aiming to transform human relationships with nature. The organization has a budget of approximately $8M in 2025 growing to $13M in 2026, with a small, fully remote team and a culture of flexibility and collaboration.

Africa US Europe

  • Lead and develop a high-performing Development team, translating fundraising strategy into execution.
  • Oversee donor stewardship for institutional funders and major donors, ensuring high-quality engagement.
  • Strengthen development operations including CRM, pipeline management, and grant management processes.

Imagine Worldwide is a nonprofit organization that empowers children across Sub-Saharan Africa with literacy and numeracy skills through an innovative education technology solution. It is a California-based nonprofit operating in seven African countries, with a culture focused on mission-driven impact and collaboration.

US

  • Lead and grow the Foundation's fundraising program for the Pacific Northwest and Northern California, focusing on six and seven-figure gifts.
  • Manage a portfolio of over 100 prospects and develop customized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans.
  • Collaborate with leadership, volunteers, and regional teams to expand the donor pipeline and execute engagement events.

The Obama Foundation inspires, empowers, and connects people to change their world. They are building the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago and have a team guided by values like courage and empathy.

US 3w PTO

  • Focus on building relationships with top foundation donors, securing gifts of $100,000 or more.
  • Complete 120 face-to-face visits annually and manage a portfolio of 50-75 donors.
  • Collaborate with field directors and maintain CRM records to drive major gift strategies.

The American Heart Association has been cutting cardiovascular disease deaths in half since 1924. It is a large nonprofit with a strong culture, offering resources like Heart U university and a commitment to work-life harmonization.

$162,509–$188,861/yr
Global 4w PTO 11w maternity 11w paternity

  • Own and execute a comprehensive revenue strategy to meet a $10M annual fundraising goal.
  • Cultivate and steward relationships with institutional funders, high-net-worth individuals, and investors.
  • Lead brand positioning and strategic communications to amplify Common Future's impact and thought leadership.

Common Future works to close the racial wealth gap by building an economy where all people have power, choice, and ownership. Founded in 2001, it is a women-led, multiracial organization with a culture that values centering equity, experimentation, and employee well-being.

US

  • Manage a portfolio of 100-150 major donors, developing and executing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
  • Identify and qualify new prospects through wealth screening, referrals, and relationship mapping.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to create compelling donor proposals, briefing materials, and stewardship reports.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is a national nonprofit mentoring organization that provides children facing adversity with one-to-one mentoring relationships. The organization employs a dedicated team and fosters a culture of inclusion and impact.

$99,000–$110,000/yr
US 5w PTO

  • Identify and develop a net-new pipeline of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individual donors through research, referrals, and outreach.
  • Own the full fundraising cycle from qualification to close, targeting $3M+ in annual revenue from transformational and multi-year commitments.
  • Partner with executive leadership and leverage events and donor communications to cultivate and convert major gifts.

CodeAI is an education innovation nonprofit providing K-12 AI and computer science curriculum globally, reaching over 15% of students worldwide. The organization is a small, mission-driven team with a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, operating remotely across the United States.

$120,000–$150,000/yr
US 5w PTO 6w maternity 6w paternity

  • Lead fundraising strategy across grants, corporate sponsorships, and individual giving.
  • Build and manage corporate sponsorship programs and partnership packages.
  • Research, write, and submit grant applications while maintaining donor relationships.

This organization advances privacy, choice, and sustainability through open-source technology. It operates with a globally distributed team and a culture of autonomy and collaboration.

US 6w PTO 12w maternity 12w paternity

  • Prospect, cultivate, and secure five-to-seven figure gifts from private philanthropists.
  • Develop individualized donor plans and manage a comprehensive planned giving program.
  • Oversee donor recognition, event strategy, and cross-functional collaboration with marketing and program teams.

EGPAF is on a mission to create a world where no mother, child or family is devastated by HIV and AIDS. The Development department leads private fundraising growth to advance this mission, securing funding from philanthropists through campaigns, major gifts, and partnerships.

North America

  • Develop and own a multi-year growth strategy to scale RTV toward $200M+ in revenue.
  • Personally originate, negotiate, and close large funding and partnership commitments.
  • Build and lead a high-performing growth team and rigorous revenue operations.

Raising The Village is a fast-growing international development organization focused on evidence-based poverty alleviation in Sub-Saharan Africa. It has grown from a $15M to $70M budget in three years, aiming to reach six million people annually.

$70,000–$90,000/yr
US

  • Provide support to clients from healthcare, education, and arts sectors to advance their missions.
  • Work as part of a team to acquire data, synthesize analysis, and produce recommendations and deliverables.
  • Serve as a key project team member, helping with implementation and pacing of fundraising campaigns.

BWF Zuri is a fundraising consulting firm that helps nonprofits strengthen donor relationships and fundraising performance. The firm was established in 2026 from the merger of two established companies and fosters an inclusive, high-performing workplace culture.

$105,000–$120,000/yr
US UK

  • Owns and grows a portfolio of foundation and philanthropic funders from identification through renewal.
  • Leads complex proposal and concept note development, coordinating cross-functional inputs for compelling submissions.
  • Ensures high-quality reporting, compliance with grant terms, and represents RTSL at key events and conferences.

Resolve to Save Lives is a global health organization that partners locally and globally to create and scale solutions to the world’s deadliest health threats. Since 2017, they have worked with governments and partners in over 60 countries, cultivating a supportive, connected remote team doing work that matters.

Africa

  • Leads the university's engagement strategy encompassing fundraising, partnerships, marketing, and alumni relations.
  • Acts as primary external ambassador, building and stewarding relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders across Africa and globally.
  • Oversees a unified team to mobilize resources, amplify the university's impact, and strengthen its reputation and thought leadership.

African Leadership University (ALU) is a pan-African institution that develops ethical, entrepreneurial leaders to shape Africa's future. The university fosters a vibrant community and is committed to an open yet secure environment with a zero-tolerance safeguarding policy.

$55,000–$70,000/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Steward and retain donors, manage the monthly giving program, and write grant proposals to advance philanthropic goals.
  • Plan and execute fundraising events, manage sponsor benefits, and collaborate with Marketing for consistent branding.
  • Oversee development operations including pledge tracking, project management, and cross-team coordination.

Soles4Souls turns shoes and clothing into educational and economic opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage applications from candidates of color and other diverse backgrounds.

$70,000–$75,000/yr
US 4w PTO

  • Responsible for researching, writing, and managing grants and proposals for corporate partnerships, supporting a portfolio of 50-75 institutional partners.
  • Manages internal grants and stewardship calendars, ensuring timely execution of deliverables like applications and reports for corporate funders.
  • Builds cross-departmental relationships to aggregate data and support corporate partnership execution, including volunteer events and sponsorship recognition.

iMentor builds mentoring relationships that empower students from under-resourced communities to graduate high school, succeed in college, and achieve their ambitions. The organization partners with district public schools and operates with a national team of about 100 employees dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.

$86,400–$145,000/yr
US

  • Drive the California revenue strategy and manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors.
  • Supervise a team of finance staff and consultants to execute fundraising goals.
  • Advise principals on donor engagement and ensure compliance with campaign finance rules.

The Working Families Party is a progressive political party fighting for the multiracial working class. They are a national, unionized organization with a culture of inclusivity and social justice.