Development Specialist

Job Title: Development Specialist

Organization: Positive Women’s Network – USA (PWN-USA)

Location: Remote; U.S. only

Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of Finance and Operations

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000

About Positive Women’s Network – USA

Positive Women’s Network – USA (PWN-USA) is a national membership organization led by and for women and people of trans experience living with HIV. PWN-USA is committed to leadership development, movement building, and policy advocacy rooted in racial, gender, and economic justice. We aim to advance human rights and dignity for all people living with HIV and believe that people most impacted by the epidemic should lead in shaping the policies and narratives that affect our lives.

To learn more about our mission and values, please visit: www.pwn-usa.org

Position Summary

The Development Specialist will be a critical part of PWN-USA’s efforts to ensure long-term financial sustainability by supporting and expanding the organization’s fundraising efforts. This position will focus on prospect research, grant writing, donor stewardship, fundraising campaigns, and development systems management. The Development Specialist will report to the Director of Finance and Operations and work collaboratively across departments to help build a culture of philanthropy.

Key Responsibilities

Fund Development & Donor Stewardship (60%)

• Conduct research on prospective individual, foundation, and corporate donors.
• Draft compelling grant proposals, LOIs, and reports in collaboration with program staff.
• Maintain grant reporting calendar and ensure timely submission of materials.
• Support the design and implementation of donor engagement strategies, including cultivation events, campaigns, and acknowledgments.
• Track individual giving and help expand the base of grassroots donors.

Development Systems & Communications (25%)

• Maintain and update donor database (e.g., FlipCause, ActBlue, EveryAction, Salesforce).
• Work with Communications staff to create donor-facing materials.
• Coordinate year-end fundraising campaigns and Giving Tuesday efforts.
• Track development analytics and prepare internal reports.
• Support the Co-EDs in preparing materials for funder meetings and donor engagement.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration & Special Projects (15%)

• Collaborate with Policy, Organizing, Comms, and Training teams to tell powerful stories and align fundraising with organizational strategy.
• Support fee-for-service and merch-based fundraising initiatives.
• Participate in internal staff meetings and cross-team initiatives.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 2 years of fundraising, grant writing, or development experience.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills, with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with fundraising platforms and donor database management.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• Deep commitment to racial, gender, and economic justice.
• Comfort working in a remote, cross-functional team environment.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of the HIV sector and/or lived experience with HIV.
• Experience in a BIPOC-led, feminist, or grassroots social justice organization.
• Understanding of the philanthropic landscape for health equity and movement-building.
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Zoom, and CRM systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• 100% FTE. Annual gross pay is $55,000-65,000.
• MSC’s 100% FTE benefits package includes:
• 20 days vacation leave per year;
• 12 standard holidays and 2 personal days per year;
• 12 sick days per year;
• 1 week paid MSC family and medical leave after one year of service; an additional week of paid leave for each additional year of service, up to 4 weeks;
• Medical, vision, dental for employees and dependents (requires 30 day waiting period and a per paycheck employee contribution);
• 100% employer sponsored basic life, short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;
• Access to a 403b retirement plan.

How to Apply

Submit a resume and a brief cover letter sharing your interest and alignment with PWN-USA’s mission to: info@pwn-usa.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

PWN-USA is a fiscally-sponsored project of Movement Strategy Center (MSC).

PWN-USA is a values-based organization with a deep commitment to racial, gender, and economic justice. Black women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and people living with HIV are especially encouraged to apply. MSC is an equal opportunity employer.