Job Title: Senior Development Officer
Location: Remote (U.S.-based)
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $90,000 – $125,000 (commensurate with experience)
Reports To: Executive Director, Board of Directors
Application Deadline: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
About FACE Africa
FACE Africa is a women led, African founded, U.S.-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to bringing sustainable clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services to some of the most remote and underserved communities in Sub-Saharan Africa. Since 2009, we’ve implemented hundreds of community-led WASH projects that have improved health outcomes, reduced the burden of water collection, and empowered women and girls through increased access to safe water and health education. We have reached more than 500,000 people across Liberia and Nigeria, and have ambitious plans for regional expansion in the next 1 to 3 years. We are a small but high-impact team driven by passion, purpose, and a belief in the fundamental human right to clean water and gender equality. We believe in locally led solutions and equipping communities with the tools and knowledge they need to improve the health and quality of life of their communities. If you’re a self-starter who thrives in a mission-driven environment and wants to help shape the future of an agile and growing nonprofit at a pivotal time in our organization’s growth, we’d love to hear from you!
Position Summary
FACE Africa is seeking a Senior Development Officer to lead and grow our fundraising program, with a particular focus on securing grants and major gifts ranging from $25,000 to $500,000. This is a remote, full-time position ideal for an experienced, creative, highly-motivated and strategic development professional with a proven track record in nonprofit fundraising and relationship-building.
As the Senior Development Officer, you will play a critical role in expanding our donor base, stewarding existing supporters, developing innovative fundraising strategies (including digital campaigns) that align with our mission and goals. You will report directly to the Executive Director and collaborate closely with the Board of Directors, program team and communications staff.
Key Responsibilities
Grants and Institutional Fundraising
- Identify, research, and cultivate relationships with foundations, corporate funders, and government agencies
- Prepare compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports in collaboration with program staff
- Maintain a grants calendar to ensure timely submissions and compliance with deadlines and reporting requirements
- Track and analyze grant performance metrics to inform future strategy
Major Gifts and Individual Giving
- Develop and manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and major donors capable of giving $25,000+
- Lead the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts through personalized strategies
- Create customized donor engagement plans, including site visits, impact reports, and events (virtual and in-person)
Brand Partnerships & CSR Initiatives
- Research and identify key brand and CRS initiatives that align with FACE Africa’s brand and mission and conduct outreach to secure new partnerships for sustainable revenue
- Develop compelling and creative ways to pitch potential brand partners
Development Strategy & Collaboration
- Support the Executive Director in building an organizational culture of philanthropy
- Assist with fundraising campaigns, donor communications, and events as needed
- Contribute to the development of annual fundraising goals, KPIs, and strategic plans
- Track record of growing organizations’ annual revenue
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in nonprofit development, with a focus on securing individuals grants and major gifts of $25,000–$500,000
- Demonstrated success in grant writing and managing relationships with foundations and institutional funders
- Proven ability to cultivate and close major gifts from individual donors
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Self-directed and highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Commitment to FACE Africa’s mission and values, with a deep understanding of international development and WASH issues a plus
- Experience working in a remote or hybrid work environment.
- Familiarity with donor databases (e.g., Salesforce, Bloomerang, or similar CRM tools) is highly desirable
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience ($90,000–$125,000)
- Flexible remote work schedule
- Professional development opportunities
- Health, dental, optical
How to Apply
To apply, please submit via our LinkedIn Job posting or email contact@faceafrica.org with the subject line “Senior Development Officer Application – [Your Name]” including:
- A cover letter describing your qualifications and interest in the role
- A current resume – highlighting previous fundraising accomplishments and milestones (including 2 references)
- Two writing samples (preferably a grant proposal and donor pitch)
**Early applications are strongly encouraged**
Thank you
