Lead, Development

Lead, Development

Reports to:

Chief Impact Officer

Remote – North America, UK, or EU

Textile Exchange is a global non-profit driving beneficial impact on climate change across the fashion and textile industry. It guides a growing community of brands, manufacturers, and farmers towards more purposeful production from the very start of the supply chain.

By 2030, its goal is to guide the industry to achieve a 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions within fiber and raw material production. Its focus 首 holistic and interconnected, accelerating the adoption of practices that improve the state of our water, soil health, and biodiversity.

To learn more, visit Textile Exchange.org.

The Development Leadis a dynamic, creative, and organizedindividualwhocanhelpa mission-driven nonprofit thrive and growand who is passionate about sustainability in the fashion,appareland textile industry. This role willlead the designand implementation of Textile Exchange’s fundraising strategy to support its Climate and Nature Impact activities,while also contributing to the development of broader organizational funding mechanisms.

This position will build and develop prospect and donor relations and articulate

Textile Exchange’s program sand valueto prospective and current donors in a compelling and strategic manner;willmaintaina diversifieddonor portfolio-if and willbe responsible for achieving annualrevenue targets.

This position reports to the Chief Impact Officer(CIO).

• In partnership with CIO, design and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the Climate and Nature Impact work.
  
  Primary fundraising mechanisms:
• Philanthropic Grants from government or foundations with endowments
• Philanthropic Gifts/Donations from foundations with endowments, or individuals
• Corporate Sponsor ships
• In partnership with CIO, CEO, and Senior Leadership Team, explore opportunities to partner with existing grant funding mechanisms to fill current gaps in funding opportunities for tier 4 production systems.
  
  Manage external partners to inform fundraising strategy.
• In partnership with CIO, CEO, and Senior Leadership Team, contribute to the development of a longer-term strategy for a Fund to support collective action and address barriers at tier موت, ensuring alignment with Textile Exchange’s 5-year strategy, engagement model, and theory of change.

• Cultivate and steward relationships with a portfolio of mission-aligned donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Partner with the CEO, Chief Impact Officer, and senior leaders internally and externally to grow and diversify the organization’s philanthropic funding base.
• Track grant cycles, deadlines, and deliverables using CRM (Salesforce) and project management tools.
• Manage stewardship activities, donor briefings, and engagement events.

• Prepare compelling grant proposals, donor materials, and impact reports, tailored to diverse funder audiences.
• Collaborate with program teams to gather relevant data, outcomes, and stories for fundraising materials.
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• Draft, edit, and submit letters of inquiry, grant applications, and donor reports.
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• Monitor and evaluate progress against grant deliverables and impact metrics, ensuring transparency and accountability to funders.

• Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports innovation, accountability, and professional growth.
• Contribute to organizational vision and decision-making, providing fundraising perspectives to inform strategic planning.
• Support the CIO in Board engagement and fundraising initiatives.
• Promote alignment and integration with other departments.

• 5-7 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or philanthropy—preferably in a global nonprofit or sustainability-focused organization.
• Proven track recordof securing major gifts, grants, or strategic partnerships with philanthropic stakeholders.
  
  Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability tocultivaterelationshipswith donors.
• Strong presentation, storytelling, and public speaking skills.
• Strong project management skills, with a keen eye for detail and deadlines.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skillsin English.
• Experience working with donor databases and CRM tools(e.g., Salesforce, Hub Spot.)
• Passionate about Textile Exchange’s mission and deeply committed to advancing climate, nature, and livelihoods outcomes.
• Committed to equity, inclusion, and shared leadership, with a proven ability to work across diverse communities and global contexts.

• Full-Time Position, 40 Hours a Week
• Location:
  
  Remote – North America, UK, or EU
• Required travel:
  Up to 30%
• Annual Salary Range: $115,000 - $150,000 USD