Director of Development

The Director of Development position offers a high-impact leadership role in a small, mission-driven

organization at a pivotal moment of growth. The Director will work closely with an engaged Executive

Director and Board to shape AFSO’s fundraising strategy, deepen relationships with donors, and build

sustainable, long-term funding. This role offers meaningful autonomy, global impact, and tangible results

from thoughtful, relationship-based fundraising—without the bureaucracy of a large institution.

Afghan Female Student Outreach (AFSO) is an international collective of volunteer professors teaching

classes and building a pathway forward for university women in Afghanistan. We educate university

women at all levels who seek an academic bridge toward enrollment in a degree-granting institution. Our

long-term goal is to educate the future leaders of Afghanistan.

Responsibilities

Individual Giving & Major Gifts

• Lead donor cultivation and stewardship
• Design and grow a Major Gifts program
• Manage AFSO’s donor CRM, including donor segmentation, reporting, and data integrity
• Oversee donor communications, including appeals, acknowledgments, and newsletter

Campaigns & Fundraising

• Plan and manage a limited number of fundraising campaigns or events per year
• Coordinate volunteer and Board involvement in campaigns and donor outreach

Grants & Institutional Support

• In collaboration with the Executive Director and the Board, research and track grant opportunities
• Coordinate application materials, deadlines, and reporting

Communications & Visibility

• Provide strategic direction for AFSO’s social media and digital outreach; coordinate posting

schedules and messaging

• Work with the Executive Director and others to maintain a current, accurate website
• Support the development and distribution of an Annual Report
• Identify and support speaking and visibility opportunities for AFSO leadership

English- Strong written and verbal communications skills.