Director of Resource Mobilization

E.A.T.O.W. Global

. Grow Opportunity@Work's philanthropic revenue by building relationships with institutional funders capable of investing $500K or more .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $116,063 - $172,013 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive nonprofit fundraising expertise with a proven track record of securing $500K+ gifts, strategic relationship-building, and effective collaboration across teams. Proficient in utilizing Salesforce for managing funder relationships and data-driven decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Nonprofit Fundraising ExperienceRelationship BuildingSalesforce ProficiencyStrategic ThinkingExceptional Writing Skills

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Hard Skills

Fundraising StrategyData AnalysisProposal DevelopmentStewardship Strategy DesignFunder Solicitation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationOrganizational SkillsAdaptabilityHumor

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceAI Tools

Industry Keywords

PhilanthropyWorkforce DevelopmentEconomic MobilitySystems-Change PhilanthropyInstitutional Funders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Grow Opportunity@Work's philanthropic revenue by building relationships with institutional funders capable of investing $500K or more
Own a portfolio of current and prospective private and corporate foundations, moving each from cultivation to close
Partner with the Vice President and other executives on top-tier asks
Secure and/or enhance multi-year anchor partnerships sustaining major bodies of work
Represent Opportunity@Work with funders and philanthropic leaders
Translate organizational priorities into compelling investment opportunities
Lead funder meetings and solicitations aligned with funder goals
Design and execute stewardship strategies to retain funders and grow investments
Identify and qualify new prospects using workforce and philanthropic trends
Build and activate a network of philanthropic champions
Represent the organization at conferences, convenings, and events
Partner with the Executive Office on CEO funder relationships, briefings, and follow-up plans
Work with Revenue Operations to maintain accurate Salesforce data and shape funder strategy
Partner with Resource Mobilization on proposals, presentations, and reports
Liaise with Marketing, External Affairs, Programs, Finance, and other teams so funding asks reflect organizational priorities
Serve as a role model supporting a collaborative, fun, and results-oriented culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience, including closing multiple $500K+ gifts from foundations or corporations
Natural relationship-builder who can command a room and inspire confidence in funders and partners
Strategic thinker who can structure fundraising problems, use data, and propose solutions to hit revenue targets
Excellent collaboration skills and track record of aligning senior leaders and cross-functional teams around shared fundraising goals
Exceptional writing and speaking skills
Highly organized, with ability to manage multiple funder relationships and deadlines simultaneously
Experience using Salesforce or a similar CRM to track engagement and pipeline
Comfort and experience using AI tools
Familiarity with workforce development, economic mobility, or systems-change philanthropy is a plus
Embody core values: better together, intentionally inclusive, always learning, seeking clarity to inform action, and championing empowerment
Well-developed sense of humor and adaptability to change
Thoughtful cover letter and resume required to apply