Director of Fundraising

Kingsley Gate; California; Remote; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsley Gate seeks a Director, Institutional Sales/Fundraising on behalf of a leading global alternative investment manager. The role focuses on capital raising, institutional investor coverage, and business development across private markets on the West Coast, with remote work and travel.

You will lead fundraising efforts, develop regional strategies, originate relationships with pensions, endowments, foundations, family offices, RIAs, and other allocators, and oversee the full lifecycle from

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in institutional sales, fundraising, or investor relations within private markets.
• Proven track record of raising institutional capital and managing long-term investor relationships.
• Established network of West Coast institutional allocators and investment decision-makers.
• Strong knowledge of private equity and alternative investments; exposure to real estate, real assets, GP stakes, or seeding strategies preferred.
• Excellent relationship management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA, CFA, or CAIA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead institutional fundraising and capital formation efforts across the West Coast region.
• Develop and execute regional sales strategies to expand investor relationships and drive capital commitments.
• Originate and manage relationships with pensions, endowments, foundations, family offices, RIAs, and other institutional allocators.
• Manage the full fundraising lifecycle, from prospecting and investor engagement through due diligence and closing.
• Present investment strategies, portfolio performance, and market insights to sophisticated investors.
• Collaborate with investment, product, and business development teams to support fundraising initiatives and investor needs.

Skills

Relationship management

Fundraising expertise

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/CFA/CAIA preferred

Job description

Summary

Kingsley Gate is seeking a Director, Institutional Sales/Fundraising, West Coast opportunity on behalf of our client, a leading global alternative investment management firm. This role will focus on capital raising, institutional investor coverage, and business development across the West Coast, supporting fundraising initiatives across private equity, real estate, real assets, and other alternative investment strategies.

Location

West Coast | Remote with travel

Candidate can reside in any West Coast state as well as Texas

Key Responsibilities

• Lead institutional fundraising and capital formation efforts across the West Coast region.
• Develop and execute regional sales strategies to expand investor relationships and drive capital commitments.
• Originate and manage relationships with pensions, endowments, foundations, family offices, RIAs, and other institutional allocators.
• Manage the full fundraising lifecycle, from prospecting and investor engagement through due diligence and closing.
• Present investment strategies, portfolio performance, and market insights to sophisticated investors.
• Collaborate with investment, product, and business development teams to support fundraising initiatives and investor needs.

Ideal Background

• 10+ years of experience in institutional sales, fundraising, or investor relations within private markets.
• Proven track record of raising institutional capital and managing long-term investor relationships.
• Established network of West Coast institutional allocators and investment decision-makers.
• Strong knowledge of private equity and alternative investments; exposure to real estate, real assets, GP stakes, or seeding strategies preferred.
• Excellent relationship management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA, CFA, or CAIA preferred.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead regional fundraising efforts, expand institutional investor relationships, and drive capital formation within an established global alternative investment platform.

Compensation Target

Competitive, based on experience.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

This job has been posted by Kingsley Gate on behalf of our client. Kingsley Gate is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of Kingsley Gate not to discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.