Fundraising Director

Career Launch AI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Launch AI is seeking a Fundraising Director to lead capital-raising initiatives, manage investor relationships, and drive growth for investment funds or mission-driven organizations. The role requires strategic planning, hands-on execution, and collaboration with senior leadership and external stakeholders.

The position emphasizes leading fundraising strategy, managing due diligence, and preparing materials like pitch decks and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Business; MBA preferred.
• Proven fundraising and investor relations experience.
• Understanding of investment structures and reporting.
• Strong relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinker with multi-stakeholder leadership.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and accountable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet objectives.
• Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with institutional investors, family offices, high-net-worth individuals, and strategic partners.
• Lead investor outreach, presentations, and due diligence processes.
• Oversee preparation of fundraising materials, including pitch decks and subscription documents.
• Collaborate with investment or program teams to align capital-raising with strategic goals.
• Track fundraising progress, capital commitments, and investor metrics.
• Plan and manage investor events, webinars, and meetings.
• Monitor market trends, investor sentiment, and competitor fundraising activity.
• Identify opportunities to enhance investor engagement, retention, and satisfaction.

Skills

Fundraising

Investor relations

Strategic planning

Relationship management

Negotiation

Multi-stakeholder leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business

MBA preferred

Job description

Fundraising Director – Career Launch AI Talent Network

Location: New York, NY

Estimated Compensation:
$140,000 – $185,000 total annual compensation (varies by employer)

About This Posting

This job description represents a sample Fundraising Director position commonly found through the Career Launch AI Talent Network. It is intended to help job seekers understand the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with leading fundraising, investor engagement, and capital strategy for investment firms or mission-driven organizations.

Actual openings may vary based on employer needs, fundraising strategy, target investor base, and organization type.

For more information on the Career Launch AI Talent Network, visit:
https://www.careerlaunch.ai/

Position Overview

The Fundraising Director leads the strategy and execution of capital-raising initiatives, manages investor relationships, and drives the growth of investment or organizational funds. This role combines strategic planning, relationship management, and hands-on execution to meet fundraising objectives.

The position involves collaboration with senior leadership, investment or program teams, legal/compliance functions, and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet organizational or fund objectives

Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with institutional investors, family offices, high-net-worth individuals, and strategic partners

Lead investor outreach, presentations, and due diligence processes

Oversee preparation of fundraising materials, including pitch decks, subscription documents, and performance reporting

Collaborate with investment or program teams to align capital-raising efforts with strategic goals

Track fundraising progress, capital commitments, and investor metrics

Plan and manage investor events, webinars, and meetings

Monitor market trends, investor sentiment, and competitor fundraising activity

Identify opportunities to enhance investor engagement, retention, and satisfaction

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred

Proven experience in fundraising, capital formation, investor relations, or private markets

Strong understanding of investment structures, capital deployment, and investor reporting

Excellent relationship management, communication, and negotiation skills

Strategic thinking with the ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives

High level of organization, attention to detail, and ownership

Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, results-driven environments

About the Career Launch AI Talent Network

The Career Launch AI Talent Network helps professionals pursue opportunities similar to this role through:

Skills-based role matching

Resume and profile optimization for fundraising leadership roles

Guidance on outreach to institutional investors and strategic partners

Interview preparation for fundraising, investor engagement, and capital strategy assessments

To learn more or express interest in fundraising and investor relations roles, visit:
https://www.careerlaunch.ai/