Director of Business Development Job at Invest in Open Infrastructure | Fully Remote | US$139,256

Overview

Invest in Open Infrastructure (IOI) is hiring a Director of Business Development to lead its fundraising, partnerships, business development, and marketing and communications work. The role is full time and fully remote, reports to the Executive Director, and joins a distributed team spread across three continents. The salary is US$139,256 per year with benefits. Visa sponsorship is not available.

The Director will shape a business development strategy tied to the organization's mission, follow market trends and look for growth opportunities. Fundraising duties include diversifying revenue, preparing proposals and grant applications, exploring new revenue models and monitoring the funding pipeline, while building relationships with donors, foundations, corporations, partners and clients. The post also covers coordinating marketing and communications strategy, taking part in client engagements, and helping scope and cost client projects. The Director will lead a small team that currently includes a Development & Communications Coordinator and a Horizon Europe Strategist.

Requirements

Applicants need at least eight years of experience developing and carrying out long-term fundraising and partnership strategies, and experience leading small cross-functional teams of about two to five people. Relevant experience includes grants and philanthropic funding, membership or subscription models, fee-for-service work, proposal costing, market research, stakeholder management and communications strategy. Strong written and verbal communication, autonomy, accountability and discretion are expected. Experience with data analysis, CRM systems, open research, open infrastructure, consulting or fundraising best practices is an advantage.

Candidates should ideally be within about three hours of US Eastern Time and available for at least three hours of daily overlap with project leadership. Applicants must already have legal authorization to work where they live.

What you get

Employees may receive a stipend of up to US$3,000 for equipment and home-office needs. US-based staff are employed through Code for Science and Society and may receive benefits such as health insurance and retirement benefits. UK-based candidates may be employed through the UK entity, and people elsewhere may be considered for contract arrangements.

How to apply

Prepare a single PDF containing an up-to-date CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages explaining your motivation and relevant experience.

Key dates

Applications close on 12 October 2026.