Director of Strategic Development (Volunteer)

Reports to: Executive Director

Hours: 5–8 hrs/week

Commitment: 12 months (renewable)

Role Summary

The Director of Strategic Development leads long-range planning, growth strategy, and sustainability efforts for the organization. This role ensures that all expansion—programmatic, financial, and structural—is rooted in survivor safety, trauma-informed principles, and organizational integrity. They help position the nonprofit for future multi-site programming, deeper community partnerships, and long-term impact in the domestic violence field.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee long-term strategic plans for survivor services, housing, outreach, and community programs
• Identify growth opportunities, funding pathways, and emerging needs in the domestic violence sector
• Support the Executive Director with major organizational decisions, planning, and new initiatives
• Lead the grant writer, fundraising team, and partnership teams to ensure alignment
• Evaluate current policies, MOU structures, and programming for sustainability
• Conduct environmental scans of the Southland region and national best-practice DV models
• Provide strategic oversight of budgets, proposals, and program development
• Ensure that every step forward is trauma-informed, ethical, and survivor-centered
• Assist with positioning the organization for 2026–2028 expansion goals

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic planning, organizational development, nonprofit expansion, or program design
• Strong understanding of domestic violence dynamics, survivor needs, and confidentiality standards
• Excellent project management, leadership, and collaborative skills
• Ability to think long-term, build systems, and assess organizational readiness
• Grant writing or fundraising strategy experience a plus

Commitment Details

A weekly commitment of 5–8 hours for at least 12 months, including meetings, strategy sessions, and planning oversight.