Location: New York, NY

Travel: Up to 15%

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the SVP of Programs and working closely with Country Directors, the Global Director, Business Development will provide leadership in partnership development, foundation  and corporations fundraising and new business activities to support CMMBs strategy around improving the lives of women and children.

This role is expected to lead strategically and engage in operational activities.  Working in a highly collaborative cross team environment, the Global Director, Business Development will effectively build and manage relationships with partner and donor agencies, and other internal and external stakeholders, including integration with CHAMPS (Children & Mothers Partnerships) program and in support of the building of public-private partnerships.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:

  • Have proven abilities in business development and grant proposal writing, with demonstrable success in fundraising from corporations and philanthropic foundations.
  • Lead CMMBs business development gathering. Monitor and analyze philanthropic trends and cultivate strategies to pursue funding opportunities from foundations, corporations and government agencies.
  • Engage Board members in cultivation and solicitation of prospects
  • Lead and manage direct reports ensuring clear goals and accountabilities are established and achieved, including developing “capture plans” and managing the grant proposal team for major bids.
  • Have experience in International development/global health organizations
  • Liaise with Programs Team and Country Offices to ensure efficient alignment of funding opportunities with program strategic priorities and goals, as well as program delivery strengths.
  • Possess superior written and oral communication and presentation skills
  • Have proven abilities of meeting and exceeding ambitious revenue goals as well as participating in financial projections reporting and scenario planning.
  • Have a keen understanding of the necessary support processes required to deliver effective private sector relationships. Able to translate an organizations strategy and objectives into operational delivery.
  • Have proven abilities of building and maintaining productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders, as well as have experience working in a headquarters based setting and collaborating closely with country offices.

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will be a proven leader with a deep commitment to health & human dignity for all.  He/She will have a well-developed knowledge of private sector approaches to international NGO partnerships, with a demonstrable understanding of the particular issues affecting the field.

EDUCATION: Bachelors required. Masters preferred.

TRAVEL/OTHER:

  • Some international travel required (10-15%)
  • Must be willing to work late evenings and weekends as required

COMPENSATION: Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

APPLY TO: Sharron Cox Managing Director CNA International. Tel 917 900 6941 or send your resume to resume@cnaint.com with CMMB Director of BD in the subject line.

CMMB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position.