VP, Business Development

WaterEquity

. Expand and execute fundraising efforts for WaterEquity's Financial Institutions investment strategy .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fundraising and investor relations, with a strong ability to communicate investment strategies and manage client relationships effectively. Proficient in utilizing Salesforce and Microsoft Office Suite to support business development and maintain investor records.

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Fundraising Strategy DevelopmentInvestor Relations ManagementSalesforce ProficiencyImpact Investing KnowledgeProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

FundraisingBusiness DevelopmentInvestor RelationsAlternative Investment ProductsImpact Strategies CommunicationProject ManagementMarket AnalysisDue Diligence PreparationSales Cycle ManagementInvestor Behavior Insight

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Organization SkillsInterpersonal SkillsClient Service OrientationAbility to Engage with Management

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Impact InvestingInternational DevelopmentEmerging Markets Private DebtEvergreen FundsHNWIsDonor Advised FundsGIINSOCAPUN Climate Week

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Expand and execute fundraising efforts for WaterEquity's Financial Institutions investment strategy
Raise investor capital from foundations, corporations, family offices, HNWIs, and Donor Advised Funds
Prepare organizational, fund, and investor-specific collateral, including pitch decks, teasers, fund marketing materials, and due diligence materials
Manage all stages of the sales cycle from targeting to closing, including investor inquiries and due diligence requests
Assist with investor relations activities and maintain a high standard of client service
Provide insight into investor behavior and trends to influence business and product development strategies
Support internal and external conversations with strategic partners
Represent WaterEquity at select industry conferences, including GIIN, SOCAP, and UN Climate Week
Collaborate with Water.org to raise awareness of the global water crisis and support capital raising opportunities
Maintain investor and prospect records in Salesforce
Participate in organization-wide meetings and activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, finance, international development, or related field
5+ years of relevant work experience in business development, fundraising, and/or investor relations
Familiarity with alternative investment products, including emerging markets private debt and/or evergreen funds, preferred
Ability to learn and clearly communicate investment and impact strategies to a diverse set of investors
An emerging network of investor or industry contacts, particularly those interested in impact investing, is a plus
Solid proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organization and project management skills with a proven ability to deliver against targets and deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with various levels of management, staff, and clients
Understanding of and passion for impact investing and/or international development
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, domestically and internationally
Must be based on the East Coast, USA
No work permit reimbursement or visa sponsorship will be offered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/dental insurance
Life and disability insurance
Retirement program
Periodic review for merit and incentive pay based on organizational and personal achievement
Remote work arrangement
Travel opportunities up to 20% of the time