Senior Director, Development & External Affairs

Sep 15

G4GC
Remote

Anticipated Start Date: November/December 2025

Description

G4GC is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven, and equity-oriented leader to serve as its next Senior Director of Development and External Affairs. Reporting to the Vice President and collaborating closely with the Executive Team, including the President, this individual will design and implement a multi-year revenue strategy and provide strategic oversight of the organization’s communications in alignment with G4GC’s mission, values, and commitment to justice and care.

The Development and External Affairs team is essential to G4GC’s impact. This department cultivates and stewards relationships across a wide array of audiences—from institutional funders and individual donors to philanthropic partners and aligned networks—using intentional fundraising strategies, narrative storytelling, and values-aligned donor engagement. The team works cross-functionally to amplify the voices of youth and grassroots organizations while ensuring G4GC’s brand and communications strategy drives visibility, trust, and partnership.

The Senior Director will steward and grow a high-performing, cross-functional team responsible for fund development, donor engagement, communications strategy, and storytelling. This is an opportunity for a seasoned development leader to help shape the next chapter of G4GC’s revenue generation, brand building, and grantee support in values-driven philanthropy.

Responsibilities

Organizational Leadership
Team Management
Fund Development Strategy
Communications Strategy & Leadership

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in development or philanthropic engagement, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
Deep alignment with G4GC’s mission and values; background in racial, gender, or youth justice strongly preferred. Knowledge of and/or experience working with G4GC’s grantee communities or broader efforts to advance racial and gender justice is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to oversee both development and communications functions, with a track record of building and implementing systems and infrastructure that advance fundraising and elevate organizational visibility.
Proven success in designing and executing multi-channel fundraising strategies and guiding organization-wide communications strategies that inspire giving, amplify grantee voices, and strengthen brand presence.
Strong communication and storytelling skills, with experience translating complex ideas into compelling content for donors, partners, and public audiences.
Experience managing, coaching, and developing inclusive, equity-centered teams.
Strategic and adaptive leadership style with the ability to navigate complexity, competing priorities, and organizational change.
Proficiency in donor management systems (e.g., Salesforce, Airtable) and comfort with using data to inform strategy.
Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for team retreats, meetings, conferences, and events.

Salary Range and Employee Benefits

$145,000 - $190,000

How to Apply for this Job

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About the Organization

G4GC is a philanthropic intermediary that resources organizations and movements centering the leadership, well-being, and wisdom of girls and gender-expansive youth of color. With an annual goal of generating at least $10 million in support of its mission, G4GC mobilizes the financial resources, visibility, and public will needed to advance youth-centered, transformative philanthropy. The organization’s values—love, inclusivity, creativity, and transformation—are embedded into all its work.

The organization operates under the fiscal sponsorship of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors and is grounded in values of love, inclusivity, transformation, authenticity, freedom and creativity, urgency, and accountability. G4GC’s work mobilizes financial resources, visibility, and public will—fueling grassroots leadership and movement building. The internal culture reflects the same principles, with a focus on care, collaboration, and strategic alignment across departments.

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