Director of Resource Mobilization

About Opportunity@Work : Opportunity@Work is a national nonprofit whose mission is to rewire the labor market so that STARs, workers who are skilled through alternative routes instead of a bachelor’s degree, can work, learn, and earn to their full potential.

By 2030, Opportunity@Work aims to enable at least 1 million working adults in America to get hired into middle- and high-wage jobs, thus generating a $20 billion boost in annual earnings. We are driven by a firm belief that “if you can do the job, you can get the job.

” STARs earn valuable skills through pathways like military service, community college, talent development programs, partial college completion, or on-the-job experience, instead of through a bachelor’s degree. STARs are half of the U. S.

workforce, yet over the last few decades they’ve been blocked from accessing millions of good-paying jobs – and have actually seen their wages decline.

Opportunity@Work ’s research capabilities inform the nation’s understanding of STARs and uncover insights that show how to make positive change within regions and industries.

Our national awareness campaign, “Tear the Paper Ceiling,” communicates a new, positive narrative about STARs and elevates contributions to the skills-first movement.

We’ve developed accessible STAR-centric tools, powered by our data and generative AI, to help organizations make more informed decisions on inclusive workforce strategies and hiring.

#YouWantToBeHere Position Summary: As Director of Resource Mobilization, you will grow Opportunity@Work 's philanthropic revenue by building relationships with institutional funders capable of investing $500K or more.

You'll own a portfolio of current and prospective private and corporate foundations, moving each from cultivation to close and partnering with the Vice President and other executives on top-tier asks.

A key part of the role is securing and/or enhancing the multi-year anchor partnerships that sustain our largest bodies of work. You'll repr