Organization: Build Change
Posted: 20 October 2025
Closing Date: 31 December 2025
Location: Remote (US/Europe preferred)
Start Date: November 2025
Term: Full-time
Salary: USD 60,000–70,000 (based on location and experience)
Build Change—an award-winning, global nonprofit known for driving systems change in resilient housing—is seeking a skilled Fundraising Officer to join its Global Engagement team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in securing institutional funding, cultivating corporate partnerships, and strengthening relationships with major individual donors.
About Build Change
Since 2004, Build Change has been transforming housing resilience worldwide. With work spanning Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, the organization has:
- Safeguarded over USD 4.7 billion in housing infrastructure
- Improved the lives of more than 1.17 million people
- Built or retrofitted 230,000+ buildings
- Achieved impact at only USD 51 per safer person
The organization combines engineering, policy advocacy, digital technologies, and community support to reduce disaster-related risks and empower families.
The Opportunity
The Fundraising Officer will support Build Change’s multi-year growth strategy by expanding its philanthropic revenue streams. Reporting to the Vice President of Global Engagement, the role collaborates across marketing, communications, advocacy, engineering, finance, and program teams to strengthen donor engagement and secure sustainable funding.
Key Responsibilities
Institutional Partnerships
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of foundations aligned with DRR, climate adaptation, gender equity, economic development, and engineering.
- Produce compelling grant proposals, concept notes, and LOIs that translate complex programs into engaging donor narratives.
- Collaborate closely with Program, Engineering, and Finance teams to gather data and finalize budgets.
- Lead narrative reporting, ensuring timely and high-quality submissions.
- Steward foundation partners through regular communication and relationship management.
- Track all activities using Build Change’s CRM (Monday.com).
Corporate Partnerships & Individual Giving
- Identify and engage corporate partners for philanthropy, sponsorships, cause marketing, and pro bono collaborations.
- Support senior leadership in cultivating mid-level and major donors through customized briefs, personalized communication, and stewardship follow-up.
Cross-Cutting Fundraising Support
- Contribute to fundraising materials, appeals, cases for support, and partner presentations.
- Coordinate with advocacy teams to identify key in-person donor engagement opportunities such as:
- Skoll World Forum
- New York Climate Week
- UNFCCC COP events
Ideal Candidate Profile
You Have:
- 4+ years of progressive fundraising experience in international nonprofits
- Proven history securing 5- and 6-figure grants
- Strong research skills for identifying and qualifying institutional and corporate funders
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Passion for Build Change’s mission, including homeowner-driven implementation and gender equity
Your Experience Includes:
- Building long-term donor relationships
- Managing complex grants calendars and deadlines
- Working with global, multicultural teams
- CRM systems and Microsoft Office proficiency
You Would Describe Yourself As:
- A collaborative, culturally intelligent team player
- Self-directed but well-coordinated
- Optimistic, patient, flexible, and grounded
- Fluent in English
Preferred (Not Required):
- Experience in Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, Middle East, or Asia
- Additional languages
- Background in climate, engineering, urban development, or sustainable finance
Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
Build Change is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. The organization provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and identities.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit here for full details. Applications should include:
- A resume/CV
- A cover letter demonstrating relevant experience
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 31 December 2025.
