Business Development Manager

Village Capital

. Independently research and identify funding prospects across private philanthropy, family offices, foundations, corporations, bilateral and multilateral organizations, and high-net-worth individuals .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United States, Kenya, United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in proposal development, grant writing, and lead generation within blended finance and impact investing contexts. Proficient in managing funding pipelines, CRM systems, and producing high-quality, timely submissions.

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Proposal DevelopmentGrant WritingLead GenerationCRM ProficiencyResearch Skills

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Hard Skills

Proposal DraftingConcept Note DevelopmentPipeline ManagementData EntryDocument Management

Soft Skills

Independent WorkCollaborationDeadline Management

Tools & Technologies

CRM Systems

Industry Keywords

Blended FinanceImpact InvestingPrivate PhilanthropyBilateral FundersMultilateral Funders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently research and identify funding prospects across private philanthropy, family offices, foundations, corporations, bilateral and multilateral organizations, and high-net-worth individuals
Build, maintain, and grow a structured funding pipeline aligned with Village Capital’s priorities
Develop targeted prospect lists and briefs for conferences, campaigns, events, and priority funding windows
Execute sequenced outreach, including cold emails, follow-ups, meeting requests, and preparation
Identify high-fit funders and escalate qualified leads for relationship advancement
Own the full drafting cycle for proposals and concept notes from RFP/Call for Proposals screening through final submission
Manage procurement registrations, submission logistics, and deadline tracking
Draft proposals and concept notes across grant funding and impact investing contexts
Coordinate cross-functional inputs for complex proposals and drive high-quality, on-time submissions
Maintain reusable proposal content and templates
Develop funder-facing one-pagers, decks, briefing materials, and reusable templates
Prepare briefing materials and background research for funder calls
Produce pipeline summaries, funding digests, and draft board reporting
Maintain the CRM as the system of record, including prospect records, interaction logs, pipeline stages, and data hygiene
Log outreach in real time and follow up with colleagues to capture BD interactions
Generate pipeline reports and activity summaries; flag stale records, data gaps, and anomalies
Coordinate proposal inputs, support funding renewals, and keep submissions on track
Provide pipeline visibility and execution-level insight in team meetings and internal discussions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in proposal development, grant writing, and lead generation, or business development at the intersection of blended finance, impact investing and private philanthropy
Direct exposure to blended finance, impact investors, family offices, and systems change funders preferred
Experience with bilateral/multilateral funders is not sufficient for this role
Ability to independently draft, edit, and submit high-quality proposals, concept notes, or similar submissions in response to RFPs and Calls for Proposals without significant oversight
Strong research skills, including identifying non-obvious funding prospects
Experience building and managing prospect pipelines, outreach lists, and structured databases
CRM proficiency, with real-time data entry, regular updates, and record accuracy
Experience as a CRM power user or super user preferred
Ability to generate pipeline reports and activity summaries for leadership and draft board reporting
Strong document management, version control, and deadline management across multiple concurrent workstreams
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in international development, communications, business, public policy, or a related field
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and collaborate across regional program and investment teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Monthly health allowance (Kenya and United Kingdom)
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (United States)
401(k) with up to a 3% match (United States)
Fully remote work environment
Flexible PTO
Annual professional development allowance
Wellness allowance
Remote work stipend
Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet