Chief Business Development Officer

FinDev Gateway; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

FinDev Gateway is seeking a Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO) to lead capital growth strategies and engage with impact investors and philanthropists. This pivotal role will enhance the organization’s visibility, oversee a high-performing team, and manage essential partnerships to secure new investment capital.

The CBDO will work closely with the CEO to align fundraising initiatives with financial strategies, driving the organization's continued growth and impact in the sector.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in capital raising and philanthropic guarantee commitments.
• Ability to manage multiple fundraising priorities effectively.
• Strong relationships with high-net-worth individuals and institutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and growth of investment portfolio.
• Shape market presence while elevating organization’s visibility.
• Oversee fundraising operations and partnerships across networks.

Skills

Capital raising

Relationship building

Strategic partnerships

Fundraising priorities management

Job description

MCE Social Capital seeks a Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO) to lead the strategy, stewardship, and growth of a portfolio of leading philanthropists and impact investors in the US and Europe in support of the continued growth of its investment portfolio and impact. This leader will build trusted relationships and secure new investment capital and philanthropic guarantee commitments. As the primary driver of capital growth and external engagement, the CBDO will lead Guarantor recruitment, capital raising for MCE’s Global Economic Opportunity Notes program (“Notes”), and formation of strategic partnerships across high‑net‑worth individuals, family offices, and institutional investors.

Reporting to the CEO and serving as a key member of the five‑person senior leadership team, the CBDO will shape MCE’s market presence while strengthening relationships and elevating the organization’s visibility and influence. They will lead a lean, high‑performing function, overseeing a senior business development and communications professional and a business development analyst, with dedicated partnership from MCE’s Operations team in managing Guarantor and investor operations.

Success in this role will be driven by the ability to balance multiple fundraising priorities, leverage and expand MCE’s network, and execute thoughtful outreach that builds long‑term partnerships. The CBDO will play a central role in raising significant capital, directly advancing portfolio growth in service of MCE’s impact goals. The hybrid capital model allows flexibility in matching prospects to the right MCE instrument and enables close partnership with the CEO and CFO to align fundraising with financial strategy and organizational priorities.

This is a pivotal leadership opportunity at a moment of strong momentum, offering the chance to build on a well‑established foundation while shaping MCE’s next phase of growth. The role provides significant influence on future strategy and innovation, including new fund development and expanded market reach. It also offers the opportunity to join a dynamic, global, and mission‑driven team within a collaborative leadership culture grounded in trust, autonomy, and shared accountability.