Development Director
About The Job
The Women’s Foundation (TWF) is a leading NGO dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls in Hong Kong through research, programmes, education and advocacy. TWF is seeking a full-time Development Director to join its dynamic team.
This is an exciting opportunity to help amplify TWF’s voice in the community and contribute to a range of programmes making an impact across Hong Kong. The position would suit someone who is strategic, personable, energetic, organised and passionate about women’s and gender issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and roll-out of a longer-term fund-raising strategy for TWF, in collaboration with Deputy CEO, CEO and the TWF Development Committee, in strategising corporate giving and individual giving
- Review and recommend (in collaboration with Communications Team) strategies for increasing brand awareness and donor engagement, as well as the visibility of impact reporting and fundraising activities through the website and social media or any other online or offline channels
- Identify new opportunities to increase sustainable, long term corporate and individual donations
- Cultivate new relationships and liaise with existing corporate sponsors, partners, foundations and individual donors
- Coordinate and leverage the support of volunteers and programme alumni in implementing any fundraising efforts
- Lead TWF grant applications and assist with donor impact reporting and communications
- Create TWF presentations and deliver corporate pitches
- Lead a team to plan and execute TWF’s signature fundraising annual events including TWF’s International Women’s Day Event and Annual Gala Dinner
- Ideate, plan and project manage other fundraising events, partnerships and initiatives
- Oversee and support the recent implementation of a CRM system, in conjunction with other TWF staff
- Other ad hoc projects and responsibilities as assigned
Professional Requirements
- At least 8 years of working experience in fundraising, relationship management, business development, communications or public relations
- Experience in event management or support (face-to-face, virtual or hybrid)
- Proven experience in internal and external relationship management
- Experience in steering and implementing customer relationship management system
- Experience in grant application and knowledge of current and evolving trends in charitable giving
- Exceptional spoken and written communication in English. Cantonese and/or Mandarin are advantageous but not essential
Professional Attributes
- Organised, detail-orientated and meticulous
- Self-motivated and willing to take initiatives, not afraid to take on new responsibilities
- Creative, able to “think outside the box” and be entrepreneurial
- Strong leadership skills
- Open-minded and enjoys working with a diverse team
- Strong verbal and written communications skills, with experiences in public speaking a plus
- Passionate or curious about gender-related issues
How To Apply
Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae with details of their professional and academic background, availability and expected salary to hr@twfhk.org by May 15, 2025. Early application is encouraged. Data collected will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes only.
If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application. TWF is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer. Minority candidates (including race, ethnicity, gender, ability, among others) are encouraged to apply as well as those with non-traditional education backgrounds or those who have taken a career break and are looking to re-enter the workforce.
Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Data collected will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes only. If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.