The Women's Funding Network (WFN) invites applications for its Director of Philanthropy position. As the largest global philanthropic alliance dedicated to advancing gender equality and justice, WFN empowers a deeply intersectional movement across race, class, and gender. With nearly 40 years of impactful history, WFN supports women’s foundations and gender justice funders worldwide through strategies, research, and resources. The Director of Philanthropy will lead the development department, securing funds for general operations, pooled funds, and campaigns, managing the foundation grant portfolio, and expanding leadership-level donors. This role demands a seasoned fundraiser, strategic thinker, and entrepreneurial spirit with significant experience in the social justice nonprofit field.
The Director will drive WFN’s strategic growth by fostering donor relationships and leading innovative fundraising efforts. Responsibilities include developing comprehensive development plans, managing day-to-day fundraising tasks, and launching WFN's annual giving campaign. The ideal candidate will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong project management abilities, and a deep commitment to gender and racial equity and justice. Reporting to the President & CEO, the Director will have the opportunity to shape WFN's future and revitalize its approach to fundraising while working closely with a passionate team and a global community of supporters.
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 website (https://npag.com/wfn-dir-phil). (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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