Women’s Funding Network

Director of Philanthropy

Remote (U.S. Based)

The Women’s Funding Network (WFN) is pleased to invite nominations and applications for its Director of Philanthropy position. WFN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the largest philanthropic alliance in the world dedicated to advancing the essential role of women’s foundations and gender justice funders in the unwavering fight for gender equality and justice. WFN believes that when philanthropy invests in women’s foundations and gender justice funders, it empowers a deeply intersectional movement that fights for policies and standards across lines of race, class, and gender. Their mission as a global alliance is to provide strategies, research, and resources that support the critical agency and influence of women’s foundations and gender justice funders in the movement for equality, justice, and power for all, envisioning a world where just outcomes for all genders, of all races, are regarded as crucial to the creation of dynamic and effective social, political, and economic policies and systems. WFN’s guiding values include relationships, solidarity, integrity, impact, abundance, gratitude, and courage.

WFN is at a pivotal moment in its nearly 40-year history, taking a fresh approach to its mission with a renewed emphasis on creativity, innovation, and strategic growth. We are also living in a time of great uncertainty with a great deal at stake for women, transgender, and nonbinary people everywhere. This is an extraordinary opportunity to be part of an organization that is squarely focused on these communities, and on the issues that affect all of us. With a passionate and growing team of about 8 staff members, a growing community of over 120 women’s funds, foundations, gender equity funders, allies, and individuals spanning 14 countries, and an operating budget of $3 million, WFN now seeks an innovative and collaborative Director of Philanthropy to lead its development department. The Director will be responsible for leading the strategy, development, and execution of annual and long-term development plans to secure funds for general operations, pooled funds, and campaigns. Additionally, the Director will manage the foundation grant portfolio to ensure WFN is meeting deliverables and impact, oversee the growth and expansion of leadership-level donors and work with donors to achieve their philanthropic objectives, launch WFN's annual giving campaign, and provide leadership in campaign strategy development and execution. The Director will also partner closely with the CEO and team to shape the organization’s direction and revitalize its approach to fundraising. They will be a seasoned fundraiser, strategic thinker, and people connector with an entrepreneurial spirit, and have significant experience in the social justice nonprofit field. This role will report to the President & CEO and have the opportunity to hire their team.

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To learn more about the Women’s Funding Network, please visit: www.womensfundingnetwork.org.

This search is being led by Ellen LaPointe and Alejandra Villa of NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume, a 1–2 page writing sample, and three references via NPAG’s candidate portal. (Please combine resume, writing sample, and references into one document.)

Women's Funding Network is a 501(c)(3) organization and an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to creating and evolving a work environment that attracts the full spectrum of races, ethnicities, national origins, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, beliefs, religions, faiths and ideologies, cultures, socio-economic backgrounds, levels of physical ability, parents and caregivers.

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