Volunteer Business Developer

Company Description The THRIVE Project is a sustainability-focused initiative that helps businesses, leaders, policymakers, and individuals make informed decisions based on long-term social, environmental, and human impact. Built on the THRIVE framework and the Sustainability Performance Scorecard (SPS), the platform uses machine learning and predictive analytics to assess and rank corporate sustainability performance. Through its SPS dashboard, THRIVE offers a sustainability news hub and tools for forecasting the effects of regulatory changes, such as taxes or subsidies on carbon credits. By shifting organizations from a “business as usual” mindset to an active, progressive approach, THRIVE motivates enterprises to compete on sustainability and enables consumers to support responsible businesses. The platform empowers enterprises to “do good to do well,” contributing to a healthier planet and the prosperity of all humankind.
Role Description The Volunteer Business Developer will support the growth and outreach efforts of The THRIVE Project in a remote capacity. Day-to-day activities include identifying and researching potential partners, organizations, and supporters aligned with sustainability goals, and generating leads through digital channels and networking. The role involves conducting market research to understand trends in sustainability, gathering data on target sectors, and helping shape outreach strategies. The Volunteer Business Developer will communicate with prospects, provide information about the THRIVE platform, and help nurture relationships through responsive, service-oriented interactions. This is an unpaid volunteer role, suitable for individuals looking to gain experience in sustainability-focused business development while contributing to global impact.
Qualifications

• Strong Analytical Skills to interpret market data, sustainability trends, and platform performance insights.
• Excellent Communication abilities, including clear written and verbal communication for outreach, relationship building, and collaboration.
• Lead Generation experience or interest in identifying, qualifying, and nurturing prospective partners and stakeholders.
• Market Research skills to investigate sectors, competitors, and opportunities related to sustainability and impact-driven business models.
• Customer Service orientation to respond to inquiries, provide support to prospects and partners, and maintain positive, professional relationships.
• Interest or background in sustainability, impact investing, or ESG is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting, manage time effectively, and collaborate with a distributed team.
• Prior experience in business development, sales, or nonprofit fundraising is an advantage but not mandatory.