Capital Mobilization Manager

Core responsibilities:

• Lead and grow GFI's efforts to champion the inclusion of alternative proteins in investment portfolios, identifying opportunities and solutions to mobilize capital for alternative protein scale-up and commercialization
• Build and manage relationships with investors, corporate venture arms, and financial institutions, and grow GFI's network of investor contacts
• Develop, disseminate, and present educational materials on R&D, commercialization, and infrastructure funding needs and opportunities for alternative proteins
• Supervise the Startup Innovation Lead, providing strategic direction, performance management, and professional development support

This role accelerates capital flows to alternative proteins through analysis, education, and strategic engagement, helping transform the global food system to be better for the planet, people, and animals.

Required qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in investment, finance, or investor engagement, including experience in nonprofit, public interest, or mission-driven contexts
• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills with persuasive and engaging interpersonal skills
• A thorough understanding of the investment industry, including venture capital, capital formation, and fundraising dynamics for startups
• Ability to work independently and use sound judgment in decision-making, including setting and managing priorities and meeting competing deadlines

Benefits include: working from home; paid employee base medical coverage; dental, vision, and other medical insurance options; a 401(k) plan with employer match; 14 paid holidays; personal, sick, and vacation time; paid family/parental and medical leave; lifestyle spending account; opportunity for advancement; and respectful and collaborative culture.

The Good Food Institute (GFI) is a nonprofit think tank working to make the global food system better for the planet, people, and animals by advancing plant-based, fermentation-enabled, and cultivated meat as essential solutions to meet climate, global health, food security, and biodiversity goals.