DIRECTOR, GLOBAL MARKETS AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION

Work Location : Flexible - Approved LocationsType of Post : Not ApplicableOther Possible Location : Remote Work LocationFunding : APPROVEDExpected Travel : up to 20%Type of Contract : Language Requirement : EnglishApplication Deadline : Employee Duration : Full-Time

• Starting salaries are based on various factors, including candidate experience, education, knowledge, skills, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US.
  

Who We Are
As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people globally. We do this by focusing on our mission and vision, and the values of equality and excellence that guide our organization. We seek dedicated individuals who align with our mission and are passionate about making it a reality by collaborating with others, embracing learning and innovation, and delivering results.
What We Are Looking For
At CARE, we value diversely talented people who can bring different experiences and perspectives to our organization. We know that not all applicants will have every skill and qualification. We encourage everyone who meets the minimum required qualifications to apply. Having one or more of the preferred qualifications will strengthen an application. But, even if you are earlier in your career or followed a non-traditional educational or professional path, we hope you will consider a career at CARE.
Job Title: DIRECTOR, GLOBAL MARKETS AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION
Job Location(s): Flexible - Approved Locations
Job Summary
This role can be based in any approved CARE USA location. Candidates must currently have and maintain the legal authorization to work in the country in which they will be based. International relocation or expatriate terms are not available for this role. This position is not visa sponsorship eligible.
The Director, Global Markets and Resource Mobilization, will serve as a key driver of CARE USA's international resource mobilization strategy. This role helps support and manage new fundraising markets, including supporting a new Gulf market lead, while leading initiatives with CARE Members and country offices in repositioning for private sector and national government funding. The Director will ideally based in Europe to maximize effectiveness across the member partner network and Gulf donor landscape.
The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated success across the full spectrum of private and public fundraising channels, including corporate partnerships and private sector engagement, foundations, multilateral institutional funding, and major and principal gifts cultivation. They will have a track record of managing complex, multi-channel portfolios simultaneously and understand how to integrate and sequence these channels strategically to maximize revenue, particularly in international and cross-cultural contexts.
This role also helps lead and support the Global Fundraising Directors Group on behalf of the CARE confederation, driving alignment, shared learning, and collective revenue strategy. They will help link country and member partners with CARE USA fundraising teams and will serve as an advisor to the Secretary General, Assembly,and National Directors on international fundraising strategy, market positioning, and resource mobilization priorities.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across private and public fundraising channels - including corporate partnerships, foundations, institutional funding, and major and principal gifts - and a track record of managing donor portfolios in international and cross-cultural contexts.
Responsibilities
New Market Donor Pipeline Management

• Supports a new Gulf market lead by following through on fundraising opportunities. Leads the development of a business case for new market entry with a focus on Asia. Contributes to growing CARE USA's international private revenue base and diversifying the donor portfolio. Connects Country Offices with pipeline needs to CARE USA fundraisers.
  

Country Office Resource Mobilization Support

• Support CARE country offices on resource mobilization, helping position for private sector, co-financing, and national government funding. Work closely with country office and international program teams to align on pipeline, due diligence, and joint proposals. Ensures country offices are equipped to access private funding opportunities aligned with CARE's programmatic priorities. Strengthen country office capacity in resource mobilization in collaboration with CARE USA fundraising teams
  

Match Funding & Co-financing Support

• Maintain a match funding map and support delivery of the co-financing strategy, identifying and raising against match opportunities. Help country offices and program teams align funding pipelines with available match. Prepare proposals and materials that leverage co-financing to maximize donor impact and unlock larger opportunities. Connect country offices to CARE USA fundraising teams to support resource mobilization strategy development.
  

CARE Member Engagement & Coordination

• Engage and support CARE Members with fundraising capacity and shared pipeline development. Build strong working relationships across the CARE confederation to facilitate collaborative fundraising, and coordinate materials, scheduling, and follow-up for confederation fundraising forums.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in international development, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in international fundraising, partnership development, or resource mobilization, including direct donor relationship management. Demonstrated success cultivating gifts from institutional, corporate, or philanthropic donors. Familiarity with the Gulf region and donor markets. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in international development, public policy, business administration, or related field. Candidate ideally would have spent time abroad in a country where CARE has a presence.
• Experience working within a federated INGO. Knowledge of Gulf and/or Asia philanthropy, family offices, or government aid programming. Proficiency in Salesforce or equivalent CRM.
  

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Starting salaries are based on internal equity, candidate experience, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US.
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