Global Fund for Women Remote Senior Development Associate Opportunity | Salary Up to $95K Annually

Global Fund for Women is seeking a Senior Development Associate for a full-time remote position based in Washington, D.C. This opportunity is ideal for nonprofit fundraising professionals with experience in donor stewardship, CRM management, Salesforce administration, event coordination, and philanthropic operations.

The role offers a chance to support a global organization advancing gender justice and funding movements that promote equality, equity, and lasting social change.

About Global Fund for Women

Global Fund for Women works toward a world where gender justice movements transform systems of power and create greater equity for all.

The organization supports bold and innovative movements led by women, girls, and gender justice advocates around the world. Through grantmaking, partnerships, and advocacy, Global Fund for Women helps strengthen efforts that challenge inequality and promote human rights.

The organization focuses on supporting movements that create meaningful change beyond individual projects and build long-term social transformation.

Role Overview: Senior Development Associate

The Senior Development Associate supports the Development team by strengthening fundraising operations, improving donor engagement systems, and helping achieve annual fundraising goals.

Reporting to the Director of Development Operations, the role combines:

• Salesforce and donor database management.
• Fundraising administration.
• Donor communication.
• Event coordination.
• Executive and team support.

The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring accurate donor records, strong stewardship practices, and efficient development operations.

Key Responsibilities

Salesforce Management and Data Operations

Approximately 30% of the role focuses on maintaining fundraising systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Updating and managing donor records in Salesforce.
• Maintaining accurate contact information and donor preferences.
• Improving database accuracy through record reviews and duplicate removal.
• Creating Salesforce reports to support fundraising strategies.
• Identifying operational improvements within donor management systems.
• Protecting confidential donor information.

The Senior Development Associate will ensure that fundraising teams have reliable data to support donor relationships and decision-making.

Donor Stewardship and Fundraising Support

The role will support positive relationships with donors through effective communication and gift administration.

Key duties include:

• Managing stock gift processes from acceptance to tax receipt completion.
• Responding to donor inquiries through email and phone communication.
• Processing donation updates, refunds, and recurring gift changes.
• Managing matching gift confirmations.
• Importing third-party giving data.
• Preparing donor tax receipt letters.
• Supporting campaign management activities.

The position requires strong attention to detail because donor records and financial information must be handled accurately and confidentially.

Event Coordination and Support

Approximately 25% of the role involves supporting fundraising events and donor engagement activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing administrative support for development events.
• Managing event information in Salesforce.
• Creating invitation lists and tracking RSVPs.
• Supporting event communications and registration processes.
• Coordinating with internal teams on event planning.
• Building relationships with event vendors.
• Preparing event plans and briefing documents.

The role may require occasional travel and evening or weekend support for events.

Team and Executive Support

The Senior Development Associate will also provide operational assistance to the Development team, including:

• Supporting the Vice President of Development.
• Managing calendars and meetings.
• Coordinating travel arrangements.
• Supporting contracts and administrative tasks.
• Managing team materials and production needs.
• Ensuring timely communication of gift notifications.

Candidate Requirements

Applicants should have:

• A bachelor’s degree.
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in fundraising or nonprofit development.
• Experience using CRM systems, especially Salesforce.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience processing charitable gifts.
• Experience managing donor data and reports.
• Experience coordinating external events.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional experience in:

• Fundraising administration.
• Nonprofit development operations.
• Philanthropic organizations.
• Women’s human rights and gender equity issues.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Professional judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Commitment to gender justice and equality.

Salary and Work Arrangement

This is a:

• Full-time remote position
• Location: Washington, D.C.
• Employment type: Remote

Salary range:

$65,000 – $95,000 annually

Compensation may vary depending on the candidate’s location and experience.

Why Join Global Fund for Women?

This opportunity allows professionals to contribute to a global movement advancing women’s rights and gender equality.

Employees will have the opportunity to:

• Support international gender justice initiatives.
• Work with a mission-driven nonprofit organization.
• Strengthen fundraising systems that support social movements.
• Collaborate with diverse teams and global partners.
• Contribute to meaningful social impact.

Global Fund for Women is committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating an environment where people from different backgrounds can thrive.

Application Opportunity

Professionals with experience in fundraising operations, donor management, Salesforce administration, and nonprofit development are encouraged to apply for the Senior Development Associate position and support a global organization working toward gender justice and equality.

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