People Powered Is Hiring: Resource Mobilization Director – Global Remote Role Paying Up to $109,000

Resource Mobilization Director – People Powered

People Powered is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Resource Mobilization Director to lead the organization’s next phase of fundraising and resource mobilization.

Job Title: Resource Mobilization Director
Job Location: Fully Remote – Worldwide, with priority regions including Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe
Closing Date: September 4, 2026
Contract: Full-time, salaried position
Salary: USD $92,000–$109,000 per year, adjusted for local cost of living
Expected Start Date: October–November 2026, flexible

The successful candidate will develop and implement a global fundraising strategy designed to diversify People Powered’s funding base, strengthen relationships with existing and prospective funders, and establish ambitious partnerships that support both financial sustainability and the organization’s mission.

About People Powered
People Powered is a global hub bringing together organizations, governments and community leaders working to strengthen participatory democracy worldwide.

The organization supports people to have a direct voice in public decisions that affect their lives, helping governments become more responsive, communities more powerful and democracy more inclusive.

Operating through nonprofit entities registered in the United States and Ireland, People Powered works across more than 80 countries and has more than 300 members, including practitioners, researchers, advocates and public institutions.

Its work focuses on peer learning, capacity-building, advocacy and collective action to advance participatory democracy.

Operating through nonprofit entities registered in the United States and Ireland, People Powered works across more than 80 countries and has more than 300 members, including practitioners, researchers, advocates and public institutions.

Its work focuses on peer learning, capacity-building, advocacy and collective action to advance participatory democracy.

About the Role
The role will involve building relationships with foundations, governments, multilateral institutions, philanthropic organizations, international organizations and strategic partners across different regions.

Working closely with the Executive Director, Fundraising Manager and senior leadership, the Resource Mobilization Director will identify emerging opportunities, cultivate long-term partnerships, develop funding strategies and strengthen the organization’s position within global philanthropic and institutional funding spaces.

A key component of the position will be helping shift funding and financial power toward participatory democracy organizations in the Global Majority.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Fundraising Leadership
Lead the development and implementation of People Powered’s global fundraising strategy in line with its three-year strategic plan and longer-term goals.
Diversify the organization’s funding portfolio across foundations, governments, multilateral institutions, philanthropy and strategic partners.
Establish fundraising priorities, targets, KPIs and systems that support sustainable growth.
Identify opportunities for collaborative fundraising, consortium bids, joint initiatives and strategic partnerships.
Monitor global and regional philanthropy trends and identify emerging funding opportunities.
Represent People Powered in strategic external engagements, conferences and funder spaces.
Build relationships that strengthen organizational visibility and create long-term funding opportunities.
Align fundraising activities with organizational strategy through close collaboration with senior leadership.
Institutional Fundraising
Build and steward long-term relationships with major institutional funders and philanthropic partners in the United States, Europe and other regions.
Lead cultivation strategies aimed at securing significant multi-year grants and strategic partnerships.
Oversee competitive proposals, concept notes and donor reports.
Ensure funding proposals respond to donor priorities while remaining aligned with People Powered’s mission.
Lead the development of fundable programs and strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal teams.
Strengthen grant management, fundraising pipeline and donor stewardship systems.
Fundraising Capacity Building
Support People Powered members to access fundraising opportunities and develop joint funding initiatives.
Create practical tools and processes to strengthen fundraising across staff and membership.
Deliver fundraising learning sessions and workshops.
Coach colleagues and help establish a culture where fundraising is viewed as a shared organizational responsibility.
Strengthen the fundraising capabilities of organizations within the participatory democracy ecosystem.
Fundraising Management
Develop and manage fundraising budgets, forecasts and performance reporting.
Improve collaborative fundraising processes involving consortia, partnerships and strategic alliances.
Monitor fundraising performance against organizational objectives and recommend adjustments.
Improve grant management, reporting and tracking systems.
Manage fundraising staff, systems, consultants and external partnerships as required.
Contribute to organizational planning, decision-making and culture as a member of the senior leadership team.

Salary and Benefits
The salary range is USD $92,000–$109,000 per year, with compensation adjusted according to local cost of living.
The advertised range applies to locations with the highest global cost of living and may vary depending on the candidate’s country and city, experience and additional skills, including language capabilities.

Benefits include:
Comprehensive medical, vision and dental health insurance.
3% pension contribution.
Three organization-wide breaks each year in August and December.
27 days of paid time off, comprising 15 vacation days and 12 floating holidays.
7 days of professional development leave annually.
16 weeks of fully paid maternity leave.
One month of fully paid sabbatical leave after every five years of service.
Opportunities to travel and collaborate with members and partners at annual in-person events.
Learning and professional development opportunities.
A collaborative, culturally diverse and globally distributed working environment.

Working Arrangement
This is a fully remote, full-time position based on a 40-hour working week.
People Powered welcomes applicants from anywhere in the world, with particular focus on candidates based in its priority regions:

Africa
Asia
Latin America
Eastern Europe
The anticipated start date is October–November 2026, although the organization can be flexible for the right candidate.

Application Process
Applications should include:

A cover letter explaining relevant experience and interest in the position, with a maximum length of 800 words.
A resume/CV of no more than two pages.
Answers to the questions included in the application form.
People Powered uses a hiring committee of at least three people for each advertised position and a two-stage interview process.

A take-home assignment is usually included before the second-stage interview, with a small stipend provided to compensate applicants for the time spent completing it.

Two to three references will be requested from shortlisted candidates. All interviews will be conducted online.

AI Use in Applications
People Powered permits responsible use of AI tools to improve grammar, structure and clarity, refine language, generate ideas and help structure application responses.

However,, applicants must ensure that all submitted information reflects their own truthful and verifiable experience.

The organization does not permit applicants to fabricate skills or experience, submit entirely AI-generated applications without personal input, or use AI to provide answers during assessments or interviews. Such use may result in disqualification.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application materials through the official
People Powered recruitment page: View the full job description and apply – People Powered [https://www.peoplepowered.org/news-content/were-hiring-resource-mobilization-director?utm_source=chatgpt.com]

Application deadline: September 4, 2026.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
People Powered is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities it supports.

Applications are particularly encouraged from women and gender non-conforming individuals, people from ethnic, national or racial minorities, people with disabilities, people who identify as neurodiverse and people with lived experience of the issues addressed by the organization.

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process to support a fair and equitable experience.

Why This Opportunity Matters
The Resource Mobilization Director will play a central role in shaping the financial sustainability and global growth of People Powered while helping direct greater funding and financial power toward participatory democracy organizations in the Global Majority.
The position offers an opportunity for an experienced fundraising leader to influence global funding relationships, strengthen an international member-led ecosystem and contribute to more inclusive and participatory democratic systems worldwide.