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E.A.T.O.W. Global
E.A.T.O.W. Global
51 – 200 Employees
B2BCreative IndustriesMarketplace
E.A.T.O.W. Global creates trade and investment opportunities across the creative industries. The organization connects Nigerian businesses with members of the Diaspora, with a particular focus on black women entrepreneurs and professionals, through international trade missions, masterclasses, and business events. Its work brings creative products and services into the wider African trade landscape alongside traditional commodities, supporting cross-border relationships in a B2B and marketplace context.
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Director of Resource Mobilization (United States Remote)

Lead fundraising for Opportunity@Work by securing institutional investments of $500K or more. Build funder relationships and multi-year partnerships that advance skills-first hiring and economic mobility for STARs.

USUnited States
$116,063 – $172,013 / year
RemoteFull-timeLeadEnglish RequiredDirector

Description

  • Increase Opportunity@Work’s philanthropic revenue by developing relationships with institutional funders able to invest $500K or more.
  • Manage private and corporate foundation prospects from initial cultivation through closing.
  • Collaborate with the Vice President and other executives on high-priority funding requests.
  • Secure and strengthen multi-year anchor partnerships that sustain major initiatives.
  • Represent Opportunity@Work with funders and philanthropic leaders.
  • Turn organizational priorities into persuasive investment opportunities.
  • Lead funder meetings and solicitations that align with funder objectives.
  • Create stewardship plans that retain funders and increase their investments.
  • Research and qualify new prospects using workforce and philanthropic trends.
  • Develop and mobilize a network of philanthropic champions.
  • Represent the organization at conferences, convenings, and events.
  • Work with the Executive Office on CEO funder relationships, briefings, and follow-up.
  • Partner with Revenue Operations to maintain reliable Salesforce data and inform funder strategy.
  • Collaborate with Resource Mobilization on proposals, presentations, and reports.
  • Coordinate with Marketing, External Affairs, Programs, Finance, and other teams to align funding requests with organizational priorities.
  • Model and reinforce a collaborative, enjoyable, and results-focused culture.

Requirements

  • At least seven years of nonprofit fundraising experience, including closing multiple foundation or corporate gifts of $500K or more.
  • Builds relationships naturally, commands a room, and inspires confidence among funders and partners.
  • Applies strategic thinking, data, and structured problem-solving to achieve revenue targets.
  • Collaborates effectively and has aligned senior leaders and cross-functional teams around shared fundraising objectives.
  • Demonstrates outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Organizes multiple funder relationships and deadlines effectively.
  • Has experience using Salesforce or a comparable CRM to manage engagement and pipeline activity.
  • Is comfortable using AI tools and has practical experience with them.
  • Knowledge of workforce development, economic mobility, or systems-change philanthropy is preferred.
  • Demonstrates the values of shared success, intentional inclusion, continuous learning, clarity-driven action, and empowerment.
  • Brings humor, thoughtfulness, and adaptability in a changing environment.
  • Submits a thoughtful cover letter and resume with the application.

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