[Hiring] Donor Engagement Director @DevelopWell
Apr 05, 2025 - DevelopWell is hiring a remote Donor Engagement Director. 💸 Salary: $115,000 - $130,000. 📍Location: USA.
Location: Remote (San Francisco Bay Area, D.C., or NYC preferred)
Job Type: Full Time
Reports to: Executive Director
Salary: $115,000 - $130,000, based on experience.
About WomenCount & Electing Women Alliance
WomenCount and Electing Women Alliance (EWA) work in partnership to close the political giving gender gap by creating vibrant communities of donors—online and in-person—to support Democratic women running for office. We are building a movement of informed, inspired donors and empowering them to challenge the status quo. We envision a world of women’s political leadership at all levels of government in the United States, accurately reflecting and representing the gender and racial diversity of our country.
WomenCount and EWA are fully integrated, adjacent organizations that share a vision, mission, and operations. By combining the two organizations’ unique approaches and solutions, we aim to address the challenges in women’s political giving and expand our impact and reach on a national scale.
Position Description
The Donor Engagement Director is a key leadership role responsible for driving the growth, strategy, and impact of Electing Women Alliance (EWA) giving groups across the country. You will build and maintain relationships with group leaders across the country, drive donor cultivation, oversee the development of scalable systems, and ensure alignment with WomenCount and EWA’s shared mission of empowering women as political donors and leaders as a pathway to electing more women.
As the Donor Engagement Director, you will lead efforts to sustain and expand existing giving groups, launch new ones, and grow participation in national initiatives. You will also oversee strategic programs such as the annual in-person convening, "Donors as Raisers" initiative, and other remote national events. This position requires a dynamic, results-oriented leader who excels in strategic planning, relationship building, and program execution.
Responsibilities
Program Strategy and Oversight (60%)
Serve as the person on the leadership team with overall responsibility for building robust, thriving giving groups in key locations around the country, including building and maintaining existing groups and identifying opportunities for new groups.
Design and implement a donor engagement program that includes identifying, cultivating, and stewarding donors around the country who will be inspired by the EWA and WomenCount mission and vision, in support of connecting these donors with local Groups as well as to potentially support our national operations.
Drive the development of a strategic and dynamic scalable approach to Groups management in order to clarify expectations, sustain strong group performance, and provide regular coaching and actionable feedback to catalyze improved performance.
Represent EWA as the primary face of the EWA work nationally and serve as advisor to groups on regular check in and coaching calls.
Partner with the leadership team to design and execute high-level, in-person national convening, including programming and logistics.
Support and develop the Donor Engagement Manager, ensuring they have the necessary tools to carry out implementation of the revised approach and that tools, templates, and resources align with group needs and organizational goals.
Oversee the standardization of best practices and processes across groups while allowing for flexibility in local contexts.
Oversee creation and distribution of key materials, communications, and tools that support success of Groups, working with Digital Content & Technology Director, Political Director, and Donor Engagement Manager.
Lead the strategy and growth of the “Donors as Raisers” program, increasing the number of women participating as presidential-level fundraisers and to inspire giving to down-ballot candidates.
Ensure the Groups program team has clearly articulated roles, workflows, and lanes of work to reduce any duplication and mitigate inefficiency.
Coordinate effectively with the Executive Director, Chief of Staff, Partnerships and Down Ballot Manager, and the Donor Engagement Manager to ensure efficient processes, clear and strategically-aligned prioritization, and cohesive and seamless offerings for donors and group members.
Networking and Relationship Building (20%)
Facilitate training and capacity building for groups to drive increased connections between giving groups and individuals to strengthen the overall national network of donors.
Promote the use of the WomenCount platform for in-person candidate events and provide guidance for maximizing its impact.
Inspire increased participation in national EWA events, such as the DC Convening and national convention, to strengthen community and engagement across groups.
Represent EWA and WomenCount at public forums, conferences, and events to elevate visibility and engagement.
Strategic Leadership and Resource Development (20%)
Promote and align EWA and WomenCount initiatives across the giving group network, ensuring cohesion and a shared sense of purpose.
Identify opportunities for growth, including geographic expansion and demographic diversification of giving groups.
Identify opportunities to proactively adapt scalable systems and resources for varying election contests (e.g. Presidential, State, down ballot) and geographic environments.
Lead the creation of evaluation systems to measure group impact, membership growth, and fundraising effectiveness, using data to inform improvements.
The right candidate for this role will meet most of these qualifications. If you are interested in this role but do not meet all of the following qualifications, we encourage you to apply and look forward to considering your application.
Leadership & Strategy
8+ years of experience in program design, strategic oversight, or network management within a political, advocacy, or donor engagement context.
Proven experience scaling programs and building out sustainable systems or networks.
Demonstrated success in leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and managing teams.
Donor Engagement & Development
Track record of designing and implementing successful donor engagement strategies, including cultivation and stewardship of high-capacity donors.
Strong understanding of fundraising ecosystems, including candidate fundraising and donor networks (especially political fundraising involving women donors preferred).
Political & Electoral Savvy
Deep understanding of political organizing, electoral cycles, and campaign fundraising.
Demonstrated ability to support donors and fundraising initiatives across varying election contexts, including presidential, state, and down-ballot races.
Program & People Management
Experience managing staff and/or consultants, including providing coaching, feedback, and tools for success.
Demonstrated ability to create clear systems, workflows, and documentation to support team and programmatic efficiency.
Communications & Relationship Building
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing materials to support program delivery and stakeholder engagement.
Comfortable serving as a public face of an organization, including speaking at events or conferences and building relationships across diverse audiences.
Equity & Inclusion
Deep commitment to gender equity and increasing women’s political leadership and representation.
Experience working with diverse communities and applying an equity lens to program design and donor engagement.
We especially seek applications from candidates with the following bonus qualifications, but these are not required for success in the role:
Experience leading or supporting the planning and execution of high-level convenings, including content development and logistics coordination.
Familiarity with donor databases/CRMs, digital engagement platforms (e.g. WomenCount), and online fundraising tools.
Experience supporting geographically dispersed chapters or groups with centralized strategy and localized flexibility.
Experience building data-driven systems to assess program effectiveness, member engagement, and fundraising outcomes.
What Success Looks Like
Sustainable Growth: Existing giving groups are thriving, with consistent onboarding and offboarding practices, membership growth, strong engagement, and measurable increases in fundraising impact. New groups are successfully launched and integrated into the network.
Scalable Systems: Standardized best practices, tools, and processes are implemented across all groups, allowing for efficient and seamless operations while maintaining flexibility for local needs.
Expanded Participation: The "Donors as Raisers" program has grown significantly, with more women actively participating as fundraisers at the presidential level and beyond.
Strong Relationships: Giving group leaders and members feel supported, connected, and aligned with the overall vision and mission of EWA and WomenCount, contributing to a vibrant, collaborative donor network.
Increased National Engagement: Participation in flagship events like the DC Convening and national conventions has increased, strengthening cross-group connections and the broader movement.
Data-Driven Impact: Group performance is tracked and evaluated using clear metrics, providing insights that drive continuous improvement and demonstrate the program's value.
Elevated Visibility: EWA and WomenCount initiatives are widely recognized across the donor and political ecosystems, with the giving group network contributing to increased national prominence and influence.
Job Location and Travel
This is a full-time remote position. Our team is mostly remote and distributed across the United States. Staff located near our Palo Alto office can choose to work in-person or on a hybrid basis.
This role includes some expected travel. Candidates must be willing to travel for annual convenings, Democratic party conventions, in-person team gatherings, and for in-person giving group support.
Benefits and Compensation
This is a full-time position with a salary range of $115,000-130,000 based on experience. Benefits include health insurance, paid holidays, and vacation. We also look forward to offering additional benefits in the future as our organizations grow.
At WomenCount and EWA, we get things done while valuing each other’s time and work/life balance. We typically work flexible hours in both remote and hybrid environments.
Overview of the Hiring Process
Submit resume and application
Invitation to complete a video exercise
Initial remote interview
1st internal interview
Complete a short work exercise
2nd internal interview
Reference checks
Please submit your resume and answer application questions. Applications are received on a rolling basis until filled.
WomenCount and Electing Women Alliance (EWA) are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against people because of their race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, personal appearance, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or veteran status.
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$115,000 - $130,000
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USA
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Apr 05, 2025
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