Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Business Development Manager

at Women First Digital

🏢 About Women First Digital

Women First Digital (WFD) is a fully remote femtech nonprofit that operates safe2choose.org, a global platform providing abortion information, counseling, and referrals to millions annually. Working here means directly expanding access to reproductive healthcare through digital innovation, in a diverse, mission-driven team spread across the world.

About This Role

As Senior Business Development Manager, you will lead fundraising and partnership efforts to sustain and grow WFD's digital platforms, including safe2choose and its AI-powered chatbot Ally. Your work will directly enable millions of people to access accurate abortion and contraception information, making this a high-impact role at the intersection of business development and reproductive rights.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve researching and drafting a grant proposal for a new foundation, meeting with a potential corporate partner to discuss sponsorship opportunities, and collaborating with WFD's communications team to align fundraising messaging with their digital campaigns. You'll also spend time analyzing donor data, preparing reports for the leadership team, and strategizing with colleagues across time zones to expand WFD's funding base.

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🎯 Who Women First Digital Is Looking For

  • Proven track record in business development, fundraising, or partnership management, ideally within the nonprofit, femtech, or reproductive health sectors.
  • Strong grant-writing and donor cultivation skills, with experience securing funding from foundations, major donors, or institutional funders.
  • Fluency in English required; proficiency in Spanish, French, or other languages is a strong advantage given WFD's global user base.
  • Self-starter comfortable working remotely across time zones, with a deep commitment to reproductive rights and digital health innovation.

📝 Tips for Applying to Women First Digital

1

Highlight any experience fundraising for reproductive health, gender equality, or digital health initiatives—WFD will prioritize candidates who understand the sector's unique funding landscape.

2

Quantify your fundraising successes (e.g., 'secured $500K in grants' or 'grew donor base by 30%') to demonstrate direct impact on organizational sustainability.

3

Demonstrate familiarity with WFD's platforms (safe2choose.org, findmymethod.org, and the Ally chatbot) and propose specific partnership or funding opportunities in your application.

4

Emphasize your ability to work remotely and asynchronously, including experience coordinating with teams across Latin America, Africa, and Europe.

5

If you speak additional languages, explicitly state how you would leverage them to expand WFD's reach or donor base in specific regions.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

Your cover letter should emphasize: (1) your passion for reproductive rights and digital health, (2) concrete fundraising achievements and your approach to donor stewardship, (3) your ability to identify and secure new funding streams for a fully remote, global organization, and (4) how your regional location (Latin America, North America, West Africa, or Europe) and language skills can help WFD expand its donor and partner network.

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore safe2choose.org, findmymethod.org, and any other WFD platforms to understand their services, user base, and impact metrics.
  • → Research WFD's current funders and partners (e.g., through their annual reports or website) to identify potential gaps or opportunities you could address.
  • → Understand the broader funding landscape for reproductive health and digital rights, including key foundations and trends.
  • → Investigate the legal and cultural contexts of abortion in WFD's target regions to anticipate challenges and tailor your approach.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you develop a fundraising strategy for a fully remote femtech nonprofit like WFD?
2 Describe a successful partnership or grant you secured and the steps you took to close it.
3 How would you approach donor cultivation in regions where abortion is highly stigmatized or restricted?
4 What metrics would you use to measure the success of business development efforts at WFD?
5 How would you leverage WFD's existing platforms (safe2choose, findmymethod) to attract new funders or partners?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't mention WFD's platforms or mission—demonstrate you've done your homework.
  • Focusing only on for-profit business development without addressing the nonprofit fundraising context.
  • Neglecting to highlight remote work experience or cross-cultural communication skills, which are critical for this fully remote, globally distributed team.

📅 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:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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