Director, Global Partnerships & Engagement

• Lead the Global Partnerships Team accountable for generating $6M in private funding across major gifts, foundation, corporate, and event giving.
• Manage an assigned portfolio and raise funds for special initiatives like Alight’s Health Equity Collective, Future Ground, and Emergency Response, with a personal annual revenue target of $2M+.
• Develop and refine fundraising strategy, case materials, and messaging; attend 6–10 major global events annually to convert introductions into pipeline opportunities.

This role directly contributes to Alight's mission of working alongside people displaced by conflict and crisis, helping to secure the resources needed to deliver aid and build futures together, ultimately enabling communities to build meaningful lives.

• 10+ years of experience in fundraising, strategic partnerships, or business development with demonstrated success closing major gifts, multi-year grants, or significant philanthropic partnerships.
• Proven track record of raising $2M+ annually from a combination of individual donors, family foundations, and corporations.
• Existing relationships with philanthropists and HNWI networks; experience representing an organization at major global events.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills; deep understanding of moves management and CRM systems (Raiser’s Edge a bonus).

Compensation: US-based pay rate is $125,000 - $140,000. Additional benefits include a borderless team of 2,500 staff worldwide, access to hundreds of free online learning courses, and flexible leave time.

Alight works alongside people displaced by conflict and crisis, delivering aid and building futures together. For nearly 50 years, they have served over five million people annually across East Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States, using a human-centered approach that prioritizes dignity, choice, and partnership.