Job Description

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About The IB

The International Baccalaureate (IB) provides world-class educational services to over 6,000 schools across 160 countries. A career at IB is a meaningful opportunity to work with an innovative world leader in education services and contribute to our mission of creating a better and more peaceful world.

About The Job

The International Baccalaureate (IB) is committed to expanding access to high-quality education globally. As part of its 2032 strategy, the IB aims to enrich the education of 5 million young people annually. Current grant operations are valued at USD 1.5M annually, with a commitment to allocate more in the future to grant-making activities once this department is set up.

The Head of IB Grant and Donor Development will establish this new department in a start-up-like environment; using agility, innovation, and strategic foresight to lay the groundwork for a robust and sustainable philanthropic function.

The Head of IB Grant and Donor Development will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive philanthropic and fundraising strategy. This role will be responsible for managing the IB Access Grant, cultivating donor relationships, and identifying and collaborating with service delivery partners for joint fundraising and program implementation. The role will ensure that all grant-making and fundraising activities are aligned with the IB’s mission and strategic goals. The Head of IB Grant and Donor Development will work closely with key internal teams to ensure alignment, synergy, and strategic integration across the organization for an effective philanthropic model that reflects IB’s values and maximizes its global impact.

This role will begin by establishing the Grant and Donor Development Department, operationalizing a limited number of strategic activities and pilot programs. The initial phase will focus on validating the philanthropic model, building foundational systems, and demonstrating impact. Once the concept is proven and demand grows, the role will lead the scaling of the department, including team development, expanded programming, and broader donor engagement.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: developing and implementing a global fundraising and grant-making strategy aligned with the IB’s mission and 2032 strategic goals. Leading the design and operationalization of the IB Access Grant as outlined in the Terms of Reference, including governance, funding priorities, and impact measurement frameworks. Ensuring strong financial foresight and stewardship over philanthropic funds, including forecasting, budgeting, and risk management, in collaboration with finance and legal teams.
• Donor Engagement and Fundraising: cultivating and managing relationships with major donors, foundations, multilateral agencies, and corporate partners. Developing compelling funding proposals and donor engagement strategies tailored to diverse donor profiles. Representing the IB in high-level donor meetings and philanthropic forums.
• Partnership Development: identifying and engaging with service delivery partners (e.g., NGOs, education providers, government agencies) for joint fundraising and program implementation. Establishing strategic alliances to co-design and deliver impactful education programs in underserved regions. Facilitating collaborative grant applications and shared impact reporting with partners.
• Program and Grant Management: overseeing the development and management of grant programs, including scholarships, youth action grants, and new initiatives aligned with IB’s mission. Ensure robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems are in place to track outcomes and impact. Coordinating with internal departments to support program design and implementation.
• Organizational Development: scaling the fundraising and grant-making function, including team structure, systems, and processes. Providing strategic input into the IB’s annual budgeting process regarding philanthropic investments and fundraising targets.
• Decision Making/Problem Solving: shape and lead the philanthropic and fundraising strategy, making independent decisions on operational execution, partnership development, and donor engagement. Facilitate complex decision-making processes involving multiple stakeholders, including internal departments, external partners, and donor organizations, often in multicultural and cross-sectoral contexts. Navigate ambiguity and evolving priorities, balancing short-term opportunities with long-term strategic goals. Recommend budget allocations and investment priorities for philanthropic activities, subject to approval by the Executive Team and Board of Governors.

About You

• Extensive professional experience and proven experience in senior roles related to fundraising, donor relations, or philanthropic strategy.
• Proven track record of securing and managing multi-million-dollar grants or donations.
• Experience working in international, multicultural, and mission-driven environments
• Deep understanding of donor landscapes, including foundations, bilateral/multilateral agencies, and corporate philanthropy.
• Strong financial acumen and familiarity with grant budgeting, compliance, and reporting.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Mission-driven, collaborative, and adaptable
• Quick at understanding new concepts and problem solving
• Ability to scope an impact-focused programme
• Strategic thinker with a strong orientation toward impact and innovation.
• High integrity, accountability, and a bias for action.
• Open-minded and committed to continuous learning and feedback.
• Self-driven with high ambition for making as much positive impact as possible

Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of regional benefits including:

• Annual Salary in the region of USD 152,198 – 190,247 (negotiable dependent on experience)
• 10% employer pension contribution with a 3% employee contribution
• Enhanced family friendly benefits
• 30 Days annual leave, plus public holidays
• Life assurance 4x annual salary
• Flexible benefits allowance equivalent to 1.5% of Annual Salary to spend on benefits or as addition to salary
• Annual salary in the region of SGD 200,297 - 250,371 (negotiable dependent on experience)
• 20% employer's CPF contribution
• S$1,200 yearly flexible credits
• 20 Days annual leave, plus public holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 3 days additional annual leave using flexible credits
• Life assurance 2x annual salary
• Flexible working hours
• Organization sponsored learning opportunities for professional development
• Corporate passes to Singapore Zoo, River Wonders and Gardens By The Bay
• Annual Salary in the region of EUR 117,605 – 147,006 (negotiable dependent on experience)
• Relocation support and work permit sponsorship available
• 30 days annual leave
• Flexible benefits allowance equivalent to 1.5% of Annual Salary to spend on benefits or as addition to salary
• Flexible working (core hours 10am-3.30pm), 40 hours per week
• Life insurance 2x annual salary
• Travel and work from home allowance
• Disability insurance
• Annual salary in the region of CHF 173,669 – 217,086 (negotiable dependent on experience)
• 30 Days annual leave, plus public holidays
• Health insurance contribution up to CHF 500 monthly
• Disability insurance
• Flexible working (core hours 10am-3.30pm), 40 hours per week
• Annual Salary in the region of GBP 83,892 – 104,864 (negotiable dependent on experience)
• 10% employer pension contribution with a 3% employee contribution
• Enhanced family friendly benefits
• 30 Days annual leave, plus public holidays
• Life assurance 4x annual salary
• Flexible working hours (core hours 10am-12pm and 2pm-3pm), 37.5 hours per week
• Flexible benefits allowance equivalent to 1.5% of Annual Salary to spend on benefits or as addition to salary

Applications will be accepted until 23:55 (CET) 15 September 2025.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Sales, Business Development, and Consulting
• Industries: Education Administration Programs, Education, and Non-profit Organizations

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