Development Strategist.

Development Strategist

Reports to: Chief Impact Officer

Remote North America UK or EU

About Us

Textile Exchange is a global non-profit drivingbeneficial 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 is holistic and interconnected accelerating the adoption of practices that improve the state of our water soil health and biodiversity.

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PositionSummary

The Development Strategist is a dynamic creative and organized individual who can help a mission-driven nonprofit thrive and grow and who is passionate about sustainability in the fashion apparel and textile industry. This role will lead the design and implementation of Textile Exchanges 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 Exchanges programs and value to prospective and current donors in a compelling and strategic manner; will maintain a diversified donor portfolio; and will be responsible for achieving annual revenue targets. This position reports to the Chief Impact Officer (CIO).

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy:

• In partnership with CIO design and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the Climate and Nature Impact :

• Philanthropic Grants from government or foundations with endowments

• Philanthropic Gifts/Donations from foundations with endowments or individuals

• Corporate Sponsorships

• 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 partnersto inform fundraisingstrategy.

• In partnership withCIO CEO and Senior LeadershipTeam contribute to the development of a longer-term strategy for a Fund to supportcollective action and address barriers at tier 4ensuring alignment with Textile Exchanges 5-year strategy engagement model and theory of change.

Fundraising & Donor Engagement(in collaboration with the Engagement & Partnerships department whereappropriate):

• Cultivate and steward relationships witha portfolio ofmission-aligneddonors foundations and corporate partners.

• Partner with theCEO Chief Impact Officer and senior leadersinternally and externallyto grow and diversify the organizations philanthropic funding base.

• Track grant cycles deadlines and deliverables usingCRM (Salesforce)and project management tools.

• Managestewardship activities donor briefings and engagement events.

Proposal Development & Reporting:

• Preparecompellinggrantproposals donormaterials and impact reports tailored to diversefunderaudiences.

• Collaborate with program teams to gather relevant data outcomes and stories for fundraising materials.

• Draft edit andsubmitletters of inquiry grant applications and donor reports.

• Monitor and evaluate progress against grant deliverables and impact metricsensuring transparency and accountability to funders.

Organizational Leadership & Collaboration:

• Foster an inclusive collaborative culture that supports innovation accountability and professional growth.

• Contribute toorganizational vision and decision-makingproviding fundraising perspectives to inform strategic planning.

• Support theCIO inBoard engagement and fundraising initiatives.

• Promote alignment and integration with other departments.

MinimumQualifications

• 5-7years of experience in fundraising donor relations or philanthropypreferably in a global nonprofit or sustainability-focused organization.

• Proventrack recordof securing major gifts grants or strategic partnerships with philanthropic 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.

• Experienceworking with donor databases and CRM tools(e.g. Salesforce HubSpot.)

• Passionate about Textile Exchanges 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.

Employment Package

• Full-Time Position 40 Hours a Week
• Location: Remote North America UK or EU
• Required travel: Up to 30%
• Annual Salary Range: $115000 - $150000 USD

Required Experience:

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