Director / Asst Director of Resource Development

Director / Asst Director of Resource Development

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Posted : Oct 22, 2025 | Application Deadline : Dec 31, 2025

Location : Washington, DC | Salary : $169,000 – $181,000 per year | Full-time | Nonprofit

Solidarity Center staff enjoy a hybrid telework schedule. All candidates will be expected to work in the Washington, D.C. office a minimum of three days per week unless an ADA or health-related exemption is approved.

Summary

Solidarity Center seeks an experienced Director / Assistant Director of Resource Development to play a critical role in building the future of the organization. The selected individual will lead the organization's private fundraising efforts, with primary responsibility for meeting its private fundraising goals and securing the funding essential for grassroots labor movements worldwide.

This position will shape an organization-wide private fundraising program to raise unrestricted and restricted funds from individual donors, private foundations, and other relevant philanthropic entities to advance the Solidarity Center's mission. In partnership with the Executive Director and program directors, the Resource Development Director / Assistant Director will develop and execute campaign and fundraising strategies and build an organization-wide approach to private fundraising while diversifying revenue streams.

Specific Duties

Develop a comprehensive strategy to meet initial fundraising goals and 3-5 year projections with outlined strategies to achieve them

Set strategy for new revenue streams, including private philanthropy, individual donors, and other philanthropic entities

Set fundraising priorities with the Executive Team

Provide senior-level strategy and thought partnership

Drive the overall fundraising program and serve as external relationships manager for all development relationships

Lead coordination of fundraising activities and systems cross-functionally between development and other SC teams

Provide overall project management and coaching support for staff around all aspects of fundraising

Develop and implement donor communications / engagement opportunities

Develop fundraising messaging and materials in coordination with Communications staff and program plans

Identify prospects, oversee vetting process, and build prospect pipeline

Manage stewardship of donors and prospects

Work with staff to draft concept notes, proposals and reports; review and provide final approval for submission

Focus on immediate fundraising needs and develop systems to support new revenue streams

Expand the development team as resources are available and supervise its staff; manage the volunteer staff Resource Development Committee

Support the Executive Director with all aspects of their fundraising activities and responsibilities

Develop and prepare materials for Board of Trustee meetings and monitor fundraising progress against goals

Provide regular reports to the Executive Team

Advise the Director of Finance on donor compliance strategies and methods, including the review of bylaws and other founding documents

Ensure that all development policies and procedures are consistent with established organizational policies and satisfy compliance requirements and related audit standards

Work cross-departmentally with relevant staff to prepare budgets and financial reports

Facilitate a "team approach" to fundraising and foster a culture of philanthropy within the organization

Advise regional and thematic departments on identifying organizational and project-specific funding opportunities and ensuring fundraising aligns with relevant Solidarity Center standards and best practices

Develop and maintain a donor tracking and engagement system in compliance with IRS regulation

Ensure that established systems are followed for donor acknowledgement, recordkeeping, and recognition

Oversee strategy for donor database and tracking of donors in other organization data management systems

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Demonstrated success in creating and meeting fundraising goals and budgets

Experience developing, executing, and leading fundraising campaigns

Proven ability to personally identify, cultivate, and solicit individual donors and foundations

Independent decision-making, sound judgement, strong initiative, and high self-motivation

Strong project management, prioritization, and deadline-management skills without direct supervision

Flexibility and openness in responding to changing work priorities

Experience building partnerships with major donors, including coordinating executive outreach, ensuring appropriate follow-up, and managing cultivation calendars and scheduling

Experience designing and delivering engaging and inspiring training

Research skills on foundations and individual donors; preference for fundraising database experience

Expertise in drafting, reviewing, and advancing high-quality fundraising proposals

Strong commitment to the Solidarity Center's mission; prior experience in trade unions is highly desirable

Exceptional writing and public-speaking skills, with ability to craft compelling outreach materials and communicate a vision of our work

Leadership and ability to build support among partners and peers

Advanced expertise in nonprofit fundraising and development (minimum ten years of directly relevant professional experience)

Extensive knowledge of international relations and socio-economic and political developments in the U.S. and abroad

Familiarity with non-U.S. government fundraising opportunities

Proficiency in Microsoft products and donor-management software and philanthropic research tools

Strong attention to detail

Fluency in a foreign language (desirable but not required)

Compensation & Benefits

This is a management role, generously compensated with a gross annual salary of approximately $169,000 – $181,000 USD, based on experience. A robust benefits package includes fully paid health insurance, a retirement plan and pension, life insurance, and ample paid time off for holidays, vacation, and medical leave. Pre-tax deduction programs are also available for commuting, dependent care, and health-care expenses. In addition, we offer opportunities and funds for professional development.

EEO Statement

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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