Individual Consultant: New Business Development & Fundraising

  • Entry-level, Full-time staff position
  • Posted on 11 August 2025
  • Worldwide
  • Closing on 12 September 2025
  • Talent pool
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Job Description

Join Mercy Corps’ New Business Development & Fundraising Talent Pool

Mercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. We know that to create lasting change, we need bold thinkers and dedicated professionals ready to tackle the world’s toughest challenges. Our Talent Pools are designed to connect with exceptional talent — like you — who share our mission and want to be part of building stronger, more resilient communities around the globe.

While these are not active vacancies, by joining a Talent Pool you’ll stay connected with our recruitment team and be among the first to hear about future opportunities that align with your expertise and career goals. Mercy Corps’ Talent Pools are designed for mid- and senior-level professionals in the humanitarian and INGO sectors, including those with experience in emergency response or working with multiple donors.

Why join our Talent Pool?

  • Stay informed about future opportunities tailored to your skills.
  • Help us match your profile efficiently with upcoming openings.
  • Become part of a global community working toward a better world.

Special note for applicants:

Please apply to only one pool — the one that most closely aligns with your skills and aspirations, to ensure the best possible fit and communication.

Former Mercy Corps Team Members: Please do not apply to this talent pool. Instead, apply through our dedicated form Future Opportunities Registration  for Former Mercy Corps Team Members Interested in Internship Opportunities? Please review and apply through our Internship Openings site.

About New Business Development & Fundraising at Mercy Corps

Our New Business Development & Fundraising professionals are at the forefront of Mercy Corps’ growth journey. Business development and fundraising experts are key to unlocking the resources that drive our global impact. From cultivating donor relationships and crafting compelling proposals to securing new funding streams, these experts play a critical role in sustaining and expanding Mercy Corps’ ability to respond to the world’s most pressing challenges.

Sample Roles:

This is a glimpse of the exciting opportunities aligned with our New Business Development & Fundraising Talent Pool.

  • Proposal Manager
  • Director of Proposal Development and Grants Acquisition
  • Director of Strategic Partnerships
  • Senior Manager, Partnerships and Engagement
  • Director of Funding Strategy and Development
  • Senior Advisor, Resource Mobilization Strategy
  • Director of Donor Relations and Services
  • Manager, Donor Services

Why Join Our Growth Mission at Mercy Corps

You’ll join a passionate team driving Mercy Corps’ ambitious resource mobilization goals. As part of our resource mobilization engine, you’ll leverage your strategic insight and storytelling skills to build partnerships that create lasting impact. Your contribution will help diversify and strengthen our funding base, enabling Mercy Corps to innovate and respond rapidly to evolving global needs.

What Happens Next: Staying Connected with Mercy Corps

After joining our New Business Development & Fundraising Talent Pool, you can expect periodic quarterly updates from our Talent Acquisition team. We’ll share status updates about the Talent Pool, highlight upcoming roles, and provide insights into our recruitment process. Even if a role isn’t immediately available, you’ll stay connected and top of mind for future opportunities.

At Mercy Corps, your passion meets purpose. Join our Talent Pool today and help us build a better world together.

Applications will be received until this position is filled.

About the Organization

Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided over $575 million in assistance to 73 nations. The agency's programs currently reach 5 million people in more than 25 countries, including the United States. Mercy Corps is a nonprofit organization with headquarters offices in Portland (Oregon), Seattle (Washington), Washington, DC, and Edinburgh, Scotland. Known for its quick-response, high-impact programs, over 95 percent of the agency's resources are allocated directly to programs that help those in need.

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