Major Gifts Fundraiser

About NABU

NABU is a global literacy organization on a mission to end illiteracy by providing children with culturally relevant, mother-tongue storybooks—both digitally and in print. We partner with governments, schools, NGOs, and global brands to reach millions of children across Africa, Latin America, Asia, and underserved communities worldwide. As NABU enters its next phase of growth, we are building a strong, diversified fundraising engine to support multi-year, large-scale impact.

NABU is seeking a seasoned Major Gifts Fundraiser to lead and grow our portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, family foundations, and philanthropic partners. This role will be instrumental in securing six- and seven-figure gifts, cultivating long-term donor relationships, and helping position NABU as a top-tier investment opportunity in global education and literacy.

This is a highly strategic, externally facing role with direct access to senior leadership and the Board, and meaningful influence over NABU’s long-term funding trajectory.

• Develop and execute NABU’s major gifts strategy, with a focus on individual donors and family foundations.
• Build and manage a robust portfolio of high-capacity prospects, with clear cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans.
• Secure six figure gifts through tailored proposals, strategic briefings, and relationship-driven engagement.
• Partner closely with the CEO and Board members on donor strategy, introductions, and solicitations.

• Lead personalized donor engagement, including one-on-one meetings, events, site visits, and impact briefings.
• Translate NABU’s programs, data, and vision into compelling donor narratives and funding opportunities.
• Ensure best-in-class stewardship, reporting, and relationship management to drive renewals and upgrades.

• Work cross-functionally with Programs, Finance, and Communications to align donor interests with funding needs.
• Support the development of high-quality proposals, pitch decks, and donor-ready materials.
• Help strengthen NABU’s fundraising systems, processes, and donor intelligence over time.

• 7+ years of experience in major gifts or philanthropic fundraising, with a proven track record of closing $250K+ gifts.
• Experience working with high-net-worth individuals and/or family foundations.
• Strong relationship-building skills and comfort engaging senior leaders, donors, and board members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex programs clearly and persuasively.
• Passion for education, literacy, and global impact.

• Experience fundraising for international development, education, or child-focused organizations.
• Familiarity with multi-year grants and unrestricted funding.
• Experience working in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial nonprofit environment.
• Comfort working remotely with a globally distributed team.

• A rare opportunity to shape and scale the major gifts function of a high-impact global organization.
• Direct partnership with an engaged CEO and Board.
• A mission-driven, collaborative team with ambitious growth goals.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus benefits.
• Flexibility to work remotely.

To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter to info. Please include an outline of your major gifts fundraising experience and your interest in NABU’s mission