Vice President of Development
About Boston Women’s Fund
Boston Women’s Fund (BWF) envisions a world where power, opportunity, and access exist for all, regardless of gender identity or gender expression. We advocate for and invest in women, girls, trans, nonbinary, and all people experiencing gender-based oppression, leading grassroots, community solutions to systems of injustice at the intersections of racial, gender, social, and economic justice.
BWF is grounded in values that reflect a participatory, transparent, trust-based approach to philanthropy with a commitment to “do nothing about us without us.” We believe that those most proximate to issues of injustice know what is best for them and are best positioned to lead us toward healing and collective liberation. Our lens is intersectional. To advance racial, economic, social, and gender justice in Greater Boston and beyond, we prioritize people experiencing gender-based oppression within the following communities: elder; youth; immigrant and refugee; Black, Indigenous and other people of color; LGBTQIA+; disability; and low-income.
History
Boston Women’s Fund was founded in 1984 by a group of activist women who sought to support community-led grassroots organizations and movements led by women and girls with a clear vision of transformative social change. Our founders recognized that organizations supporting women and girls received fewer foundation grants than other organizations. This was especially true for groups helping low-income women and women of color. Since its inception, BWF has granted more than $7 million to nearly 350 grassroots organizations.
Workplace Culture
BWF’s organizational workplace culture is collaborative and supportive. We have a small team environment with an “all hands on deck” approach.
Vice President of Development Overview
As a key member of the Leadership Team, the VP of Development will lead comprehensive development strategies, oversee donor cultivation, and enhance BWF’s visibility. You’ll work with our Development & Communications Team to amplify our mission of supporting women, girls, and gender-expansive individuals of color leading systemic change.
Responsibilities
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Design and execute long-term fundraising strategies, including capital campaigns.
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Cultivate relationships with major donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
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Oversee donor communications and external messaging to align with BWF’s mission.
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Lead and mentor the Development & Communications Team while collaborating with the Board on fundraising efforts.
Qualifications
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5–10+ years of leadership experience in fundraising with a proven ability to raise $3M+ annually.
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Expertise in major gifts, donor cultivation, and CRM/database management.
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A commitment to advancing racial, gender, and economic justice.
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Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Salary and Benefits
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Salary: $120,000–$150,000
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Competitive benefits, including unlimited PTO
Commitment to Racial Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Statistics show that women, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC as well as other structurally marginalized groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. If this position excites you, BWF encourages you to apply. No one ever meets 100% of the qualifications.
BWF is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to building and maintaining diverse community. We strongly encourage people from the communities we work with to apply, especially: people of color; people with disabilities; Native American and Indigenous people; lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer people; immigrants and refugees; and women, girls, genderqueer, transfeminine, nonbinary, gender-nonconforming, and all trans-identified individuals. We look forward to your application.
To Apply
Submit your resume and cover letter to opportunities@bostonwomensfund.org. Share your leadership philosophy and how your experience aligns with BWF’s mission. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Together, let’s create a world where power, opportunity, and access exist for all.