Director of Special Projects

Role Overview

• Proactively surface, evaluate, and shape a pipeline of high-upside “big bet” opportunities.
• Turn early, ambiguous ideas into actionable strategies.
• Use pragmatic analysis to support prioritization and clarify tradeoffs.
• Serve as the single accountable owner for one priority opportunity at a time.
• Orchestrate cross-functional work across various teams to unlock step-change revenue and impact opportunities.
• Distill complex information into clear internal alignment and persuasive external messaging.
• Support and lead high-stakes engagement with major philanthropies and strategic partners.
• Cultivate new relationships with prospective funders and key influencers.

Requirements

• 7+ years complex sales and/or fundraising roles.
• Track record of managing complex and cross-functional projects, end-to-end.
• Experience engaging directly with donors as relationship managers, project managers, or subject-matter experts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to excellence in execution and follow through.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and relationships effectively.
• Collaborative, thoughtful, and aligned with RTV’s mission and values.
• Must be able to travel 3-4 times per year to one of our countries of operation for team retreats, donor field visits, or other events.

Benefits

• Group RRSP matching program, up to 5%.
• Medical, dental, vision, and travel insurance.
• 4 weeks of vacation.