Summary
Trust Women is a non-profit organization dedicated to reproductive justice and access to abortion care. The Director of Development will lead, strategize, and manage the organization's fundraising and development efforts to support short- and long-term objectives. This is a critical leadership role that requires a visionary professional to expand and diversify the funding base, foster a culture of philanthropy, and drive revenue growth.
The Director of Development will work closely with the Executive Director, Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders to develop a comprehensive development strategy, oversee its implementation, and position Trust Women to maximize impact and outreach.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
Leadership & Strategy
- Develop and implement a strategic development plan in collaboration with the Executive Director to meet and exceed annual and long-term fundraising goals. o Design multi-faceted fundraising strategies to include major gifts, planned giving, grants, and grassroots campaigns.
- Build a culture of philanthropy across the organization and with external stakeholders.
- Evaluate and refine the organization's development infrastructure, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
- Ensure alignment of fundraising initiatives with organizational goals and priorities.
Fundraising Operations
- Identify and cultivate new funding sources, focusing on both restricted and unrestricted revenue streams.
- Manage all aspects of grant writing, proposals, and donor stewardship activities.
- Create and implement innovative campaigns, appeals, and donor recognition programs.
- Oversee the development and execution of a Capital Campaign to support clinic
- expansion.
- Leverage technology and data analysis to drive donor insights and improve outcomes.
- Engage with Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors to provide updates on
- fundraising initiatives.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and nurture relationships with major donors, corporate sponsors, and foundation
- representatives.
- Engage the Board of Directors in fundraising activities through training, strategy sessions,
- and goal setting.
- Represent Trust Women at local and national events to promote the mission and attract
- new supporters.
- Develop partnerships with community leaders, peer organizations, and advocacy groups
- to broaden support.
- Create personalized outreach strategies for high-net-worth individuals and legacy donors.
Team and Performance Management
- Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing development team.
- Set clear performance goals, provide ongoing feedback, and conduct regular evaluations.
- Establish department policies and procedures to ensure accountability and consistency.
- Encourage professional growth through training, conferences, and other opportunities.
- Promote a collaborative and positive team culture aligned with organizational values.
Events and Outreach
- Plan, coordinate, and execute high-impact fundraising events across various regions.
- Partner with external vendors and internal teams to ensure event success.
- Develop sponsorship opportunities and packages to maximize revenue from events.
- Ensure events align with organizational branding and values.
- Evaluate the success of events and incorporate feedback to improve future efforts.
Reporting and Analysis
- Provide detailed, regular reports on fundraising activities and progress to leadership and
- the Board.
- Monitor and analyze key metrics to assess the effectiveness of development efforts.
- Develop and present data-driven recommendations for strategic adjustments.
- Maintain compliance with all legal, financial, and organizational reporting requirements.
- Work closely with finance staff to align revenue tracking and reporting.
