Application Guide
How to Apply for Development Director
at RESOLVE: The National Infertility and Family Building Association
🏢 About RESOLVE: The National Infertility and Family Building Association
RESOLVE is the leading national patient advocacy organization for the 1 in 6 Americans facing infertility, trusted for its community support, education, and advocacy. Working here means contributing to a mission that directly impacts millions of people on their family-building journey, with a dedicated and passionate team.
About This Role
As Development Director, you will lead a $3M+ fundraising program across corporate partnerships, foundations, major gifts, and events. This role is critical to sustaining and growing RESOLVE's impact, and you'll have the opportunity to build and mentor a team while shaping the organization's fundraising strategy alongside the CEO.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might start with a virtual check-in with your development team to review progress on corporate partnership renewals or major gift moves. You'll likely meet with the CEO to strategize on a six-figure solicitation, then draft SOPs for donor stewardship. Afternoon could involve a virtual meeting with a foundation program officer or a planning session for an upcoming event, followed by reviewing donor data in your CRM to identify next steps.
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📝 Tips for Applying to RESOLVE: The National Infertility and Family Building Association
1. Tailor your resume to highlight specific six-figure gifts and multi-million dollar portfolio achievements, with clear metrics (e.g., 'Secured $500K corporate partnership' or 'Grew major gifts portfolio by 40%').
2. In your cover letter, explicitly connect your fundraising experience to RESOLVE's mission—mention infertility, family building, or patient advocacy to show genuine alignment.
3. Prepare a one-page summary of how you would approach building the development team and documenting SOPs, as this is a key responsibility.
4. Research RESOLVE's current fundraising initiatives (e.g., Night of Hope events, Walk of Hope, corporate partners) and mention specific ideas for growth.
5. Demonstrate remote leadership experience—mention tools (e.g., Salesforce, Zoom) and strategies for managing a distributed team effectively.
6. Show your ability to collaborate with a CEO by providing an example of how you've served as a thought partner in a previous role.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
• Emphasize your passion for RESOLVE's mission and your understanding of the infertility community's needs. • Highlight your experience securing six-figure gifts and managing multi-million dollar portfolios, with specific examples. • Describe your team-building and leadership philosophy, especially in a remote context. • Mention your strategic approach to developing fundraising SOPs and working closely with executive leadership.
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → 1. Review RESOLVE's website, especially the 'Get Involved' and 'Ways to Give' sections, to understand current fundraising programs and donor opportunities.
- → 2. Read their annual report and financials (if available) to see revenue breakdowns and fundraising goals.
- → 3. Follow RESOLVE on social media and look at recent campaigns or events (e.g., #NIAW, Night of Hope) to understand their community engagement.
- → 4. Check news or press releases for recent corporate partnerships or foundation grants to identify potential areas for growth.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- 1. Don't submit a generic fundraising cover letter—failing to mention infertility or RESOLVE's mission will seem disengaged.
- 2. Avoid focusing solely on one fundraising channel (e.g., events) if you lack experience in corporate or major gifts, as the role requires multi-channel expertise.
- 3. Don't overlook the remote aspect—if you can't articulate how you lead and build culture virtually, it may raise concerns.
- 4. Don't propose unrealistic fundraising goals without understanding the current donor base and capacity.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
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