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Director of Development
Date Posted: 1/18/2013
Organization: The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR)
Location: Washington, DC
Description of Organization:
The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) is the thought leader in research on biological differences in disease and is dedicated to transforming women’s health through science, advocacy, and education.
Founded in 1990 by a group of physicians, medical researchers and health advocates, SWHR aims to bring attention to the myriad of diseases and conditions that affect women uniquely. Due to SWHR’s efforts, women are now routinely included in most major medical research studies and scientists are beginning to consider biological sex as a variable in their research.
Today, SWHR advocates for greater public and private funding for women’s health research and the study of biological differences that
- affects the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease;
- encourages the appropriate inclusion of women and minorities in medical research studies;
- promotes the analysis of research data for biological and ethnic differences; and
- informs women, health care providers, and policy makers about contemporary women’s health issues through media outreach, congressional briefings, public education campaigns, conferences and special events.
Position Responsibilities:
Director of Development Opening:
The Director of Development serves as the principal development and fundraising representative for SWHR. This position is responsible for providing direction and management on corporate and foundation fundraising efforts, major gift solicitations, special events and all activities designed to expand, diversify and grow SWHR’s primary revenue streams. Will work closely with SWHR’s CEO and Senior Management team. Must demonstrate success with corporate, individual, major donor, direct mail, large foundation fundraising (raising $2-5 million per year and managing a department, staff and assisting with program support, soliciting and acquiring funding (including proposal development and budget preparation and coordination with SWHR staff). Looking for a fast-starter with strong relationship-building/networking skills.
Qualifications:
Require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of demonstrated fundraising experience. CFP preferred.
Apply To:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with salary requirements, resume and writing sample to jobs@swhr.org.
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