Global Development & Fundraising Leader

Human Rights Watch; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 350,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Immigration support

Total Rewards package

Job summary

Human Rights Watch seeks a strategic Chief Development Officer to lead global fundraising, donor engagement, and marketing efforts. report to the Executive Director and guide a 110-person Development & Outreach team across leadership gifts, foundations, and communications.

The CDO will shape multi-year strategies to diversify revenue and advance HRW’s mission worldwide. The role requires 12–15 years of fundraising experience in a senior capacity, a proven ability to build donor programs, and

Qualifications

• At least 12–15 years in fundraising with senior leadership experience.
• Proven ability to lead global fundraising operations and build donor programs.
• Strong track record in major gifts, foundations, and planned giving.

Responsibilities

• Shape the organization’s multi-year fundraising strategy and revenue growth.
• Develop and implement compelling campaigns to inspire donors and partners.
• Provide strategic direction across fundraising activities including leadership gifts and marketing.
• Represent HRW to donors, prospects, and the Council to grow support.
• Set and meet fundraising objectives and optimize strategy based on data and results.
• Develop funding proposals to engage top-tier donors for transformational gifts.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within the team and donor relationships.
• Determine investments in development, budgets, and data-driven revenue growth.
• Collaborate with the organization to align development with priorities.
• Support and amplify fundraising efforts of the Executive Director and leadership.
• Strengthen Board engagement and stewardship in consultation with leadership.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team and foster a positive work environment.
• Foster an inclusive culture and proactively address bias.
• Perform other tasks as needed.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Major gifts

Marketing and donor engagement

Data analytics

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

Human Rights Watch seeks a strategic Chief Development Officer to lead global fundraising, donor engagement, and marketing efforts. report to the Executive Director and guide a 110-person Development & Outreach team across leadership gifts, foundations, and communications.

The CDO will shape multi-year strategies to diversify revenue and advance HRW’s mission worldwide. The role requires 12–15 years of fundraising experience in a senior capacity, a proven ability to build donor programs, and