Chief Development Officer

ABOUT NAPAWF

The National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF) is the only community organizing and policy advocacy organization for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) women and girls in the United States. 

Founded in 1996 by 100 AANHPI women, NAPAWF (pronounced “NAP-off”) was created to build a multilingual, multigenerational movement to reflect the diversity of AANHPI communities and amplify their stories and experiences. 

Thirty years later, NAPAWF continues its mission through mobilization and power building, focusing on three core, interconnected issues that impact AANHPI women and girls: 

• Reproductive Rights and Health
• Economic Justice 
• Immigration and Racial Justice 

Employing a reproductive justice framework, NAPAWF uses organizing, advocacy, and communications strategies to impact policy and drive systemic change. NAPAWF is uniquely positioned to connect the national conversation on reproductive justice with AANHPI communities on the ground, with the goal of passing federal policies that expand abortion access and advance healthcare equity for immigrant communities.  

All of this work serves NAPAWF’s mission to secure a future where AANHPI women, girls, and gender-expansive people have the power and resources to shape their own lives. 

THE OPPORTUNITY

NAPAWF is at a moment of significant growth and opportunity; the organization has expanded its visibility, partnerships, programs, and philanthropic support. With a team of two dozen staff, NAPAWF is a national leader in reproductive rights and is expanding its work to include both c3 and c4 capacity. 

NAPAWF is seeking an experienced Chief Development Officer (CDO) to capitalize on the organization’s momentum and build a comprehensive, strategic fundraising program across c3 and c4 entities, ensuring long-term financial health and sustainability for decades to come.  

Reporting to the Executive Director, the CDO will strengthen NAPAWF’s fundraising efforts, growing and diversifying revenue streams through major gifts, institutional funding, corporate giving, and digital fundraising. The CDO will establish measurable revenue goals and build fundraising strategies in alignment with broader organizational priorities.  

The CDO will assess the current fundraising program and capacity and then build the systems, structure, and team needed to grow revenue and expand donor relationships. This leader will manage and develop a high-performing fundraising staff and collaborate closely with fellow members of the executive leadership team.  

The CDO will cultivate and maintain strong relationships with donors and serve as a compelling ambassador for the organization, inspiring confidence and excitement in NAPAWF’s work with partners and stakeholders.  

The ideal candidate is a proven fundraiser and hands-on leader who is nimble, energetic, and brings a knack for building robust programs, systems, and teams. This leader views development and fundraising as an extension of social justice and will leverage their expertise and creativity to grow a program that has significant untapped potential. 

This is an incredible opportunity to play a leadership role in an ambitious organization that centers the voice of AANHPI women and girls and serves as a leader in reproductive rights and the broader intersectional social justice movement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership and Revenue Diversification 

• Develop and lead a multi-year development strategy that drives revenue growth across diverse streams, including foundations, major gifts, corporate giving, and digital grassroots campaigns.
• Identify and pursue new revenue opportunities with a focus on prospecting for major donors and expanding corporate and grassroots giving.  
• Partner with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to establish clear, ambitious fundraising goals across the c3 and c4 entities.  
• Align development strategy with organizational priorities and programmatic impact. 

Fundraising and Donor Engagement

• Serve as a senior frontline fundraiser managing a portfolio of major donors and prospective supporters.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director on NAPAWF’s donor relationships, serving as a strategic thought partner on cultivation, solicitation strategy, and stewardship.  
• Ensure strong development operations, compliance, and reporting, including building and overseeing systems for donor cultivation, pipeline development, segmentation, and stewardship. 
• Maintain quality data to help inform both fundraising and broader organizational strategy.
• Track development goals and revenue targets with regular forecasts and progress reports made to executive leadership.

Organizational Leadership and Collaboration

• Serve as a key member of NAPAWF’s executive leadership team.
• Work closely with Finance and Operations on revenue forecasting, financial planning, and compliance.  
• Collaborate with program and communications leadership to align fundraising strategies with the organization’s communications and storytelling. 
• Represent NAPAWF at public meetings and events, raising the profile and visibility of NAPAWF and its priorities among funders, partners, and stakeholders. 

Team Management

• Assess the organization’s fundraising needs and build the right structure and team to achieve NAPAWF’s fundraising goals.
• Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing fundraising team. 
• Set clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and create professional development pathways that attract and retain top fundraising talent. 
• Foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and accountability.
• Provide strategic oversight of external fundraising consultant partnerships, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and integration with the internal team.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

NAPAWF recognizes that the Chief Development Officer could bring various experiences and backgrounds to the role. We are seeking candidates who will bring a majority of the following:

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in nonprofit fundraising, with at least five years in a senior leadership role overseeing a multi-channel development program. Experience working in political or advocacy organizations preferred. 
• Experience fundraising for organizations that operate across 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entities.  
• A proven track record diversifying fundraising sources (that includes major gifts, institutions, corporate partnerships, and digital), cultivating and managing new donors, and overseeing a fundraising program of at least $5 million annually.  
• Experience working within the AANHPI movement, broader communities of color or social justice ecosystem.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and presence, with credibility and comfort engaging high-net-worth individuals, corporate leaders, and private foundations.  
• Strong understanding of the donor landscape and philanthropic trends.  
• Experience building fundraising infrastructure and systems, including prospect research, donor stewardship, pipeline management, and performance reporting.
• Experience managing and motivating high-performing fundraising teams. 
• Deep commitment to NAPAWF’s mission and values.

COMPENSATION, LOCATION, AND STRUCTURE

The salary range for this position is 200,000-225,000, commensurate with experience. 

The Chief Development Officer reports to the Executive Director. This position is fully remote. The CDO should have the ability to travel monthly and as necessary.   

NAPAWF provides a highly competitive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Employees and their eligible dependents receive fully covered medical and dental premiums, with NAPAWF also covering co-pays, deductibles, prescriptions, and coinsurance. Benefits begin on your first day, ensuring immediate access to coverage. 

NAPAWF also offers full-time employees 15 days of vacation in the first year, 20 days of sick leave, FSA options as well as paid holidays between December 25 and January 1 of each year.

HOW TO APPLY

NAPAWF is partnering with Grossman Solutions in this search. To apply for this role, submit a resume and cover letter at grossmansolutions.applytojob.com/apply. The cover letter should be concise, compelling, and outline the specific ways in which you would be a good fit for this position. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.  

NAPAWF is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and bilingual or bicultural candidates.