Director of Development

CAREER OPPORTUNITY- Director of Development with National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), Washington, DC

Do you have a passion for making a positive impact on people’s lives and a background in social justice fundraising? Are you a strategic leader when it comes to corporate, government, and foundation fundraising and development? Do you excel at connecting with media representatives and donors? If so, we have the opportunity for you!

As the Director of Development, you will be responsible for spearheading strategic initiatives outlined in the development plan to achieve fundraising objectives for NNEDV. This position will supervise all fundraising team operations, cultivate, and secure fresh connections with supporters, sustain relationships with existing supporters, and craft and manage a comprehensive communications strategy.

Other requirements of this position include:

• Build strong and successful relationships with funders, including corporations, foundations, public funders, or other individual donors, to secure major gift-level funding ($50K+) for NNEDV’s signature projects and areas of expertise.
• Commitment to racial equity and social justice: You recognize the role of race, income, age, gender identity, immigration status, and other identities in shaping survivors’ lives, and you consistently amplify community voices to advocate for more equitable policy solutions. You recognize how your own identities show up in the work, and welcome, reflect on, and act on feedback with an eye toward continuous learning about race, ability, and other lines of difference.   
• Oversee institutional and individual giving tactics and provide supervision and guidance to staff on implementation.
• Collaborate with NNEDV’s senior staff to advance organizational goals.
• Provide supervision and leadership to NNEDV’s Development and Communications staff members.
• Work closely with NNEDV leadership, finance, and program teams to produce compelling and effective proposals for funding.
• Create and implement fundraising event(s), either in-person or virtual.
• Oversee the development and execution of education and outreach campaigns to increase NNEDV’s profile and increase the public understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence.
• Oversee NNEDV’s online presence, including ensuring innovative content is created and branding is consistent across its websites (NNEDV.org, TechSafety.org, and WomensLaw.org), social media platforms, and other online platforms.
• Build relationships with journalists, developing a strategy for media outreach.
• Collaborate across NNEDV teams and projects to ensure compliance requirements are in place from public and private funders.
• Work closely with NNEDV finance and program staff to ensure compliance with financial guidance for federal grants.
• Meet regularly with program managers and finance staff to develop and monitor project budgets that meet the requirements of each project and/or funding opportunity.
• Responsible for Fundraising, including all aspects of grant seeking, individual giving, and online fundraising.

 Education and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of seven to ten years of relevant development work experience are preferred.
• Experience in the Domestic Violence field, including experience working within the movement to end domestic violence at a state/territorial coalition or local level preferred.
• Relevant communications skills and a demonstrated understanding of an intersectional, survivor-centered, trauma-informed approach.
• Previous leadership and supervisory experience.
• Ability to manage cooperative agreements and/or grant awards from government agencies, such as the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) at DOJ, and/or the Family Violence Prevention and Services Office at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
• Proficient in MS Office suite, Adobe, DocuSign, Dropbox, Tallie.com, and funder software.

We Offer:

• Base salary of $120,000- $130,000
• Competitive benefits
• Paid Time Off
• This is a remote position, but travel will be required to D.C. for some staff meetings. Infrequent travel may be required elsewhere to attend a conference or training.

The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) was founded more than 30 years ago to be the leading voice for survivors of domestic violence and their advocates. We are a social change organization, dedicated to creating a social, political, and economic e