Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships

REBUILD globally is seeking a Director of Development who actively prospects, cultivates, asks, and closes with conviction. This is not a behind-the-scenes fundraising role. We are looking for someone who thrives on building relationships, opening doors, and turning belief in our mission into sustained financial support.

You will own the donor relationship from first conversation to long-term partnership, helping grow the philanthropic engine that fuels economic opportunity and education access in Haiti. This role works directly with the Founder and Director of International Programs, freeing you to focus on what you do best: connecting people to purpose, making the ask, and growing revenue.

If you believe that building generational access to education, health, and wealth for children and families in Haiti is worth the grind, we want to hear from you.

About REBUILD globally

REBUILD globally is a hybrid social enterprise working to break cycles of poverty in Haiti through education, employment, and local manufacturing. Our work is powered by two aligned engines.

REBUILD globally: The Mission Accelerator

Our nonprofit that mobilizes catalytic philanthropic funding, protects mission integrity, and operates an education-to-employment pipeline designed to create long-term economic mobility. Through our education and job training programs, Haitian youth are given the tools to succeed with a direct pipeline to employment at our social enterprise partner, Deux Mains.

Deux Mains: The Market Engine

Deux Mains is our leather goods and footwear manufacturing business in Haiti that produces high-quality products while creating stable employment and living wages for artisans. The factory is not simply a workplace. It is the place where training becomes work, and work becomes a future. One of our most impactful initiatives is the School Shoes Program. Access to school in Haiti often requires proper footwear, yet many families cannot afford it. Through local manufacturing and philanthropic support, we produce durable school shoes that make education accessible while strengthening the local economy. By producing school shoes locally for schools, nonprofits, and mission organizations, we simultaneously:

• Create stable jobs for Haitian artisans
• Provide durable, high-quality shoes for students
• Increase school access for vulnerable children
• Strengthen Haiti’s local manufacturing economy

Through REBUILD globally, we raise philanthropic funding to subsidize part of the cost of shoes, making them accessible for Haitian families and local organizations while sustaining dignified employment.

As we expand our presence in West Palm Beach, Florida, we are seeking a Development Director to help grow the philanthropic partnerships that fuel this work.

Position Summary

The Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships will lead and expand REBUILD globally’s fundraising efforts to support programs in Haiti, including the School Shoes initiative.

This role is responsible for growing philanthropic revenue through:

• Major donor development
• Foundation grants
• Corporate partnerships
• Individual giving

The Director of Development will build and manage a pipeline of supporters who believe in REBUILD globally’s model of economic opportunity, ethical manufacturing, and education access. With a small U.S.-based team, this role offers significant ownership and influence in shaping our fundraising strategy and expanding our donor community in South Florida and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

Major Donor Development

• Identify, cultivate, and steward major donor prospects
• Lead donor meetings, presentations, and funding conversations
• Manage relationships from initial contact through long-term partnership

Fundraising Strategy

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy
• Build and manage a pipeline of major donors, corporate partners, and foundations
• Track progress toward annual fundraising targets

Foundation & Grant Funding

• Identify and pursue foundation grant opportunities
• Oversee proposal development and reporting
• Build long-term relationships with institutional funders

Corporate Partnerships

• Develop partnerships with companies aligned with REBUILD globally’s mission
• Create opportunities for sponsorships and impact partnerships

Donor Stewardship

• Ensure donors experience the impact of their giving
• Develop meaningful engagement opportunities including impact reports and events

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Loves building relationships and opening doors
• Is comfortable making the ask and securing funding commitments
• Thrives in entrepreneurial environments where initiative matters
• Enjoys building new networks and partnerships
• Wants to help grow a mission-driven organization from the ground up

If you prefer highly structured environments with large development teams and established donor pipelines, this role may not be the best fit.

Performance & Growth

• Annual feedback and review process
• Opportunities to expand leadership responsibilities as REBUILD globally grows

REBUILD globally is expanding its presence in West Palm Beach, one of the most philanthropic communities in the United States.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Build and own the fundraising strategy in a growing organization
• Develop relationships with donors, foundations, and corporate partners in South Florida
• Work directly with the Founder to grow the organization’s impact
• Help create sustainable economic opportunity for families in Haiti

As the organization grows, this role has the potential to expand into senior leadership overseeing development strategy and team expansion.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief note describing why REBUILD globally’s mission resonates with you to Julie@rebuildglobally.org.