Title: Chief Development Officer

 Reports to: Executive Director

 Salary: $180,000 - $230,800

Job Status: Full Time, Exempt

Location: Remote or hybrid work (preference for New York City, San Francisco, or Los Angeles)

ABOUT NAPAWF

Founded in 1996 by 100 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women, NAPAWF (National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum) is the only organization dedicated to empowering AAPI women and girls and gender non-conforming folks to impact policy and drive systemic change in the U.S. NAPAWF is building a movement for social, political, and structural change by building a multilingual, multigenerational membership that encompasses the diversity of the AAPI community.

Employing a reproductive justice framework, we use organizing, advocacy, and communications strategies to assert full agency over our lives, our families, and our communities. The organization also stands in solidarity with other women of color facing oppression and marginalization. NAPAWF focuses on three core issues employing an intersectional approach that holistically centers the experiences and stories of AAPI women and girls:

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

POSITION SUMMARY

Our search is underway at a key inflection point for NAPAWF. Our mission to build a national, progressive, multi-issue movement is succeeding. In recent years, we have grown by every measure – visibility, influence, funding, programs, partners, and overall support.

Our Executive Director (ED) has led us from our startup phase to this moment, overseeing day-to-day management while also balancing her role as the chief strategist and public face of the organization. Her focus now is on growth and expanding her public and strategic role. To that end, she is looking to partner with an accomplished development professional.

We seek a Chief Development Officer (CDO) with strategic fundraising and communication expertise. This person will join with our ED to champion our work to an expanding array of supporters and will also build, hire, and oversee a full suite of development professionals to manage the many components of this strategy.

Reporting directly to the ED, the CDO will be a core member of the executive leadership team, working in close partnership with the ED and Chief of Staff to sustain NAPAWF’s growth, strengthen performance, refine communications and programmatic strategies, and fortify a collaborative, mission-driven culture.

The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with deep experience in individual giving, institutional fundraising, donor engagement, and team leadership. This is a unique opportunity to join a thriving organization committed to building power with AAPI women and girls through movement-building, narrative change, and strategic partnerships.

LOCATION

This position may be based at any NAPAWF office location, with the option for remote or hybrid work. While we welcome applicants from across the country, preference will be given to candidates located in New York City, San Francisco, or Los Angeles. The CDO will be expected to attend periodic executive leadership meetings and strategic events in person.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• In partnership with the Executive Director (ED), plan and implement annual and long-term development and marketing strategies outlining goals, objectives, and action steps for individual, foundation, corporate, government, planned giving, special events, and in-kind giving. Special emphasis is placed on strengthening major gift and individual donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Provide professional leadership to the Board of Directors, relevant committees, and development/marketing staff in developing and implementing strategies to support fundraising goals.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential donor and prospect records. Oversee the organization’s donor database, including regular updates, clean-up, and analysis of giving patterns to identify prospective donors.
• In partnership with the ED, plan and produce special events designed to meet income targets and raise community awareness.
• Build and manage an effective development team to implement a strategic, integrated marketing and communications plan that strengthens brand positioning and public familiarity. Plan elements include internal and external communications, spokesperson training, website content, digital media, and print collateral.
• Stay informed about government regulations and philanthropic trends, and proactively identify new opportunities and potential funding sources.
• Serve as lead development staff to the Board of Directors, collaborating to meet the goals outlined in the department’s annual plan.
• Provide organizational leadership as a member of the executive leadership team.
• Prepare monthly and annual reports and analysis for the ED to inform strategic decision-making.
• Actively contribute to and participate in the development of the organization’s annual budget.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of NAPAWF’s mission and strategic development objectives.

Management & Leadership Responsibilities

• Focuses on Strategic Impact – Develops and executes strategies that align with the organization’s mission and long-term goals, ensuring meaningful outcomes for NAPAWF’s community and stakeholders.
• Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence – Builds and maintains positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners, fostering an inclusive, mission-driven culture.
• Acts as a Committed NAPAWF Steward – Upholds and advances NAPAWF’s values and mission in decision-making, resource management, and external representation.
• Leads with Boldness, Courage, and Curiosity – Takes initiative, embraces challenges, and continuously seeks opportunities for innovation and growth while centering the voices of AAPI women and girls.

QUALIFICATIONS

Management & Leadership Qualifications 

• Proven ability to drive strategic impact within mission-driven organizations.
• Strong emotional intelligence, with experience in relationship-building, conflict resolution, and fostering a supportive team culture.
• Demonstrated commitment to NAPAWF’s mission, values, and advocacy priorities.
• A track record of bold and courageous leadership, with a learning mindset and a willingness to challenge the status quo.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 15 years of experience as a leader and manager, preferably within a national or regional organization with a dispersed staff, including at least 10 years of executive leadership experience.
• Proven experience fundraising for an organization with an annual budget of at least $10 million.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit finance, compliance, and accounting regulations.
• Exceptional management skills with the ability to influence and engage both direct and indirect reports as well as peers.
• Demonstrated cultural competency and a track record of maintaining strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of, experience with, or demonstrated commitment to issues affecting AAPI communities, as well as reproductive rights, racial justice, and economic justice.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The annual salary range for this position is $180,000 - $230,800 - salary commensurate with experience. 

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.