World Bicycle Relief · 1 month ago
Executive Director of Global Development
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expWorld Bicycle Relief is a mission-driven, global non-profit social enterprise that mobilizes communities in rural regions around the world with life-changing bicycles. The Executive Director of Global Development will lead the global fundraising strategy, build a high-performing team, and cultivate partnerships to drive the organization's growth and impact.
EducationNon ProfitSecondary Education
Responsibilities
Develops and implements a comprehensive global development strategy and a fundraising culture aligned with organizational goals to drive impact across WBR’s Grow / Partner / Influence strategic framework
Inspires and leads a high-performing global team by strengthening collaboration, accountability, and innovation across regions and departments
Develops and reports on the global Development budget & OKRs and serves as the Development expert when setting global organizational goals
Provides strategic leadership across WBR’s Affiliate Development Countries (UK, Germany, Switzerland, Canada, and Australia) to ensure coordinated fundraising, accountability, and shared learning, while cultivating and stewarding major donors, corporate partners, and foundations to secure long-term, mission-aligned support
Cultivates and stewards major donors, family foundations, and institutional partners, building long-term, trust-based relationships that fuel impact
Expands corporate and shared-value partnerships, aligning brands with WBR’s mission and measurable social outcomes
Collaborates closely with the Marketing and Communications team to strengthen global brand presence and donor messaging
Collaborates with the Partnerships and Business Development department on the proposal development process to secure funds from key audiences
Leads the Development Operations team to implement innovative technologies, data analytics, CRM systems, and digital engagement tools that strengthen fundraising performance, elevate donor experiences, and improve the accuracy of revenue forecasting
Collaborates with the CEO, Board, and global ambassadors to engage influential networks and champion WBR’s vision worldwide. Engages Board members in donor mapping and stewardship
Champions WBR’s values—Relentless Learning, Accountable Empowerment, People-Driven Collaboration, Integrity, and Dynamic Partnership—through every aspect of development and partnership
Qualification
Required
12+ years of leadership experience in global fundraising, partnerships, or business development within international development, philanthropy, or social enterprise, with a history of guiding teams to deliver $40M+ in annual philanthropic revenue
Proven success in securing multi-million-dollar philanthropic and corporate partnerships
Strong record of collaboration with international affiliates
Demonstrated ability to integrate digital innovation, data-driven decision-making, and technology-enabled fundraising strategies
Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and storytelling skills with cross-cultural fluency
Demonstrated success leading diverse, distributed teams and aligning global and local strategies
Strategic, entrepreneurial thinker with a bias for collaboration, learning, and action
Deep commitment to WBR's mission, values, and the transformative power of mobility
Company
World Bicycle Relief
World Bicycle Relief is an scale bicycle distribution programs.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dave Neiswander
Chief Executive Officer
Leah Missbach Day
CoFounder & Board Member
Recent News
2025-02-05
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