Development Director

Role Overview

• Collaborate with the CEO, Managing Director, and development team to develop and execute WWHA’s annual fundraising plan
• Secure financial support from individuals, foundations, and corporations
• Develop, grow, and manage a major gifts program, including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors
• Build and execute a strategy for a sustained annual giving program, including oversight of annual campaigns
• Lead the writing and development of compelling fundraising materials, including donor communications, appeals, proposals, and reports
• Oversee and strengthen grant strategy and execution, including supervision of the Grants and Development Coordinator
• Ensure strong donor stewardship practices, with high-touch, relationship-centered engagement across all donor levels
• Lead planning and execution of fundraising events
• Collaborate with internal partners to develop and implement a digital fundraising strategy
• Serve as a key member of the WWHA leadership team, contributing to organizational strategy and aligning development efforts with programmatic priorities
• Support the CEO and Managing Director in Board engagement and development strategy, including active participation in the Board Development Committee
• Manage communications with the Board of Directors regarding fundraising and support effective utilization of Board members in fundraising efforts
• Represent WWHA externally through public speaking, community engagement, and donor cultivation opportunities
• Work across all areas of development as needed in a hands-on capacity, particularly in a resource-constrained environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A strong commitment to abortion access and a reproductive justice framework
• At least 5 years of progressive development experience, with a proven track record of increasing donor revenue and building sustainable fundraising programs
• Demonstrated success in major donor cultivation and stewardship
• Strong development writing and communication skills, including experience with donor appeals, grant proposals, and reports
• Experience managing or supervising development staff, including grant coordination functions
• Ability to operate effectively across multiple fundraising streams (major gifts, grants, individual giving, events, digital)
• Strategic, innovative thinking paired with a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach
• Excellent relationship-building skills with diverse donors, stakeholders, and partners
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with CRM systems; experience with Bloomerang preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and compelling communicator
• Comfort representing the organization publicly
• Knowledge of and experience using social media to support fundraising efforts
• Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish or languages commonly spoken in communities served)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Ability to travel approximately 20–30% as required

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with a 3% company match.
• Additional perks, including employee discounts, virtual and in-person leadership program and team-building activities.
• A culture/environment that is diverse, stimulating, and comprised of passionate and dedicated people.
• Company laptop and cellphone by employer.
• Eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance offerings, as well as voluntary life and disability insurance.
• WWH pays 70% of base plan medical insurance premium.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing confidential 24/7 support services, including mental health counseling, financial and legal consultations, work-life balance resources, and wellness programs.
• Also includes a Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance with $25,000 in coverage.
• Two weeks starting paid personal time off, increasing with tenure, plus seven paid holidays.
• 8weeks’ paid parental leave, eligible after 1 year.
• 3 months paid sabbatical after 7 years.