Director of Fundraising

Global Cyber Alliance; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Cyber Alliance is a global nonprofit focused on reducing cyber risk by building safer Internet infrastructure and delivering practical protections. We seek a Director of Fundraising to lead outreach to corporate, foundation, and government funders and to partner with the executive team on funding strategies.

This remote role emphasizes grant writing, donor relations, and scalable fundraising programs.

Qualifications

• Proven record of securing short-term, long-term, and recurring funding.
• Developing communication/collateral for funders.
• Expert in CRM and identifying funding opportunities.
• Technical background with cybersecurity challenges.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize new funding opportunities across funders.
• Identify short-term funding opportunities aligned with program areas.
• Execute engagement strategies and direct donor outreach.
• Draft and manage proposals, concept notes, and funder briefs.
• Support post-conference follow-up to convert conversations into funding.
• Confer and assist with the creation of collateral for fundraisers.
• Research funders and events for best use of GCA resources.

Skills

Fundraising success track record

CRM management

Grant proposal development

Cybersecurity understanding

Job description

The Global Cyber Alliance (GCA) is a global nonprofit that makes the Internet safer by reducing widespread cyber risk. We bring together partners across sectors to strengthen the Internet’s core infrastructure and put practical cyber protections in the hands of the organizations and communities most at risk. As the threat landscape evolves at a pace unmatched in speed and scale, GCA is at the forefront, studying the problem, convening the right people and organizations, and delivering solutions that work.

Position Description

GCA offers a unique value proposition that must be communicated concisely and effectively to bring in short term and long-term sustainable funding.

As Director of Fundraising, you will be responsible for direct outreach to new and current funders from the corporate, foundation, and governmental sectors. You will work with the executive team to formulate fundraising action plans and pitches as well as identify new targets and areas for opportunities.

This position shall be someone who has experience in the field of cybersecurity and/or online safety and deep experience in raising funds for mission-based organizations. Demonstrated experience writing successful grant proposals both large and small. Experience raising funds in the corporate and foundation sectors as well as government. This position shall report directly to the Chief Legal Officer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Business roles

• Identify, research, and prioritize new funding opportunities and identify trends across foundations, corporate funders, governments, and multilateral organizations
• Identity immediate short-term funding opportunities based on direction of GCA program areas
• Execute engagement strategies and direct calling prospective donors
• Draft and manage proposals, concept notes, and funder briefs
• Support post-conference and post-engagement follow-up to convert conversations into funding opportunities
• Confer and assist with the creation of collateral for fundraisers.
• Research funders and events for best use of GCA resources

Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements

• Candidate shall have a proven record of securing short-term, long-term, and recurring funding
• Candidate shall be well versed in developing communication/collateral for funders
• Candidate shall be an expert in CRM and identify and curating funding opportunities
• Candidate shall have some technical background and a solid understanding of cybersecurity challenges

Location

We work as a geographically distributed team with people in many locations. This position is remote. Communication and project management tools including Slack, Google Meet, and Notion are frequently used. Flex-time is available, atypical work hours (i.e., not 9-to-5) may be necessary if outside of the US Eastern time zone. Occasional travel may be required for meetings.

Compensation

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Other

GCA does not sponsor visas, and candidates are expected to be able to work legally in their country of employment.

GCA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minority, veteran, and disabled candidates are encouraged to apply.