Development Chief of Staff - Partnerships (Part-Time)

Development Chief of Staff - Partnerships  (Part-Time)

Location: Honduras (preferred) | Hours: ~20 hours/week
Reports to: President, Global Brigades
Works closely with: Development Director, Executive Leadership Team

About Global Brigades

Global Brigades is an international nonprofit dedicated to empowering communities to sustainably improve health, economic opportunity, and quality of life. We work alongside community members, governments, and partners across Latin America, Africa, and Europe to create long-term, locally led impact.

Role Overview

Global Brigades is seeking a highly proactive, organized, and mission-driven Chief of Staff to support the Co-Founder & President in advancing our fundraising and partnership goals.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on creating structure, managing follow-through, and keeping complex development efforts moving forward. You will play a central role in grant research, grant applications, donor coordination, reporting, and administrative support, while also helping the development team stay organized, motivated, and accountable.

This is a part-time role (approximately 20 hours/week) with the potential to grow over time.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Research & Grant Management

• Identify and research prospective institutional funders (foundations, impact funds, corporate giving programs)
• Maintain and update a grant pipeline, calendar, and tracking system
• Support the preparation, submission, and follow-up of grant applications
• Coordinate internal inputs needed for proposals (program details, budgets, metrics, narratives)
• Track grant reporting requirements and support timely submission of reports and deliverables

Donor & Partner Support

• Support donor communications, briefings, and follow-ups in coordination with the President and Development Director
• Help prepare materials for donor meetings, proposals, and stewardship
• Track new relationship development and ensure consistent follow-through
• Maintain accurate records of donor interactions and commitments

Development Operations & Administration

• Create systems, templates, and workflows to streamline development efforts
• Manage task tracking, deadlines, and priorities across the development team
• Prepare internal summaries, dashboards, and status updates for leadership
• Ensure documentation, files, and reporting are well organized and accessible

Managing Up & Team Coordination

• Proactively anticipate needs and follow up on open items without being asked
• Help keep leadership and the development team aligned, focused, and on schedule
• Flag risks, delays, or opportunities early
• Serve as a thought partner in improving development processes and effectiveness

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable
• Proactive and comfortable managing up
• A strong written communicator (Fluent English required)
• Experienced in grants, fundraising, nonprofit development, or partnership management
• Comfortable working across time zones and with senior leadership
• Mission-aligned and excited about global development and social impact
• Comfortable working within AI platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in nonprofit development, grants, or related fields
• Experience supporting senior leadership or executive teams
• Familiarity with grant portals, donor CRMs, or project management tools
• Experience working in or with Latin America (especially Honduras) is a strong plus

Why This Role Matters

This role will be central to Global Brigades’ ability to grow funding, strengthen partnerships, and execute at a higher level. You’ll have visibility across the organization, direct exposure to senior leadership, and the opportunity to shape how our development efforts operate and scale.