Development Director

Core responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of Speak Up's fundraising efforts with a goal of at least $1 million in 2026
• Implement a social media and public relations strategy
• Manage a team of staff and volunteers, some remote
• Oversee the fundraising side of our Sponsorship Program and communicate Speak Up's vision to a global audience

This role will double Speak Up's fundraising income over three years, enabling the organization to expand its Girls Empowerment Program that stops child marriages and funds education for girls in poverty, transforming lives and changing village cultures through empowered girls.

Required skills and experience:

• 5 years high-level experience in Fundraising Development
• A track-record of fundraising at least $1 million annually
• Experience in leading a team of staff or volunteers
• Skills in grant-writing and reporting, effective public speaking, and social media engagement

Compensation and perks:

• Salary from $90,000 to $110,000 based on experience
• Health insurance
• Very flexible work schedule with minimal daily oversight
• Generous holiday schedule

Speak Up for the Poor is a fast-growing non-profit organization focusing on empowering girls in poverty, currently working in Bangladesh where their Girls Empowerment Program serves more than 2,500 girls in 44 slums and villages through funding education and stopping child marriages.