Director / Assistant Director of Resource Development

Location

Washington, DC

Application Deadline

December 31, 2025

Please Note

Solidarity Center staff enjoy a hybrid telework schedule. All candidates applying for this role will be expected to work in the Washington, D.C. office a minimum of three days per week unless an ADA or health‑related exemption is approved.

Summary

Solidarity Center seeks an experienced Director / Assistant Director of Resource Development to play a critical role in building the future of the organization. The individual who is selected for this role will lead the Solidarity Center’s efforts in private fundraising, with primary responsibility for meeting its private fundraising goals. These efforts will help secure the funding that is essential for grassroots labor movements to build power around the world.

This position will shape an organization‑wide private fundraising program to raise unrestricted and restricted funds from individual donors, private foundations, and other relevant philanthropic entities to advance the Solidarity Center's mission. In partnership with the Executive Director and designated program directors, the Resource Development Director / Assistant Director will develop and execute campaign and fundraising strategies for the Solidarity Center. A main goal of this position is to build an organization‑wide approach to private fundraising and diversify revenue streams.

The Director / Assistant Director of Resource Development will ensure that Solidarity Center’s private fundraising efforts are aligned with the organization’s mission and strategy; therefore, a social justice orientation and a strong belief in the power of labor movements to transform societies is critical for success.

The Director / Assistant Director of Resource Development will collaborate with program teams to develop strategies that generate new funding from private sources to support Solidarity Center's work. This position will provide strategic coaching and guidance to program staff on foundation proposals, budgets, reports, and other interactions with private donors to ensure that programs are effectively articulated and aligned with Solidarity Center’s strategy and goals for diversified funding. In addition, the Director / Assistant Director of Resource Development will be tasked with expanding staff knowledge and capacity around fundraising. An important aspect of this responsibility will be developing and / or introducing information, tools, and resources relevant to raising funds from private sources.

The Director / Assistant Director of Resource Development, in conjunction with the Executive Director, represents Solidarity Center with private donors in the U.S. and abroad and serves as the organization’s spokesperson and point of contact on matters of fundraising. This includes speaking at donor conferences and meeting with foundation staff and high‑net‑worth individuals.

This position will report directly to the Executive Director, working across departments to achieve Solidarity Center’s private fundraising goals. While the position has no direct reports at this time, as revenue streams are further developed, additional staff will be considered. The decision of whether to hire at a Director of Assistant Director level will be based on the applicant's qualifications and level of experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success creating and meeting fundraising goals and budgets
• Experience developing, executing, and leading fundraising campaigns
• Demonstrated history and successful track record of personally identifying, cultivating, and soliciting individual donors and foundations
• Ability to operate independently, with excellent decision‑making skills, sound judgement, a strong sense of initiative, and high self‑motivation
• Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines in the absence of direct supervision
• Demonstrated flexibility and openness in responding to changing work priorities
• Experience building partnerships with major donors, including coordinating executive outreach, ensuring appropriate follow‑up, and managing cultivation calendars and scheduling
• Experience designing and delivering training that is engaging and inspiring
• Experience conducting research on foundations and individual donors; fundraising database experience preferred
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and / or advancing high‑quality fundraising proposals
• A strong commitment to the Solidarity Center’s mission; previous experience in trade unions is highly desirable
• Exceptional writing and public speaking skills, with the ability to craft successful development outreach materials and to communicate a compelling vision of our work
• Ability to lead and build support among partners and peers
• Advanced expertise in nonprofit fundraising and development, including demonstrated knowledge of national philanthropic communities, with ten years of directly relevant professional experience
• Extensive knowledge of international relations and of socio‑economic and political developments in the U.S. and abroad
• Familiarity with non‑US government fundraising opportunities
• Proficiency in Microsoft products. Experience with donor management software and philanthropic research tools
• Strong attention to detail
• Fluency in a foreign language (desirable but not required)

Specific Duties

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

This is a management role, generously compensated with a gross annual salary of approximately $169,000 - $181,000 USD , based on experience. A robust benefits package includes fully paid health insurance, a retirement plan and pension, life insurance, and ample paid time off for holidays, vacation, and medical leave. Pre‑tax deduction programs are also available for commuting, dependent care, and health care expenses. In addition, we offer opportunities and funds for professional development.

About Us

The Solidarity Center is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable law. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to apply should contact information@solidaritycenter.org.

For Candidates Applying from the AFL‑CIO

Solidarity Center works in partnership with the AFL‑CIO on recruiting and filling positions. Our policy is to notify the AFL‑CIO prior to interviewing any of its current employees.

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