Director, Operations Management, Management

Job Title: Director of Advancement

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt

Employment Status: Full-time

Work Location: Hybrid

Effective Date: September 2026

The Director of Advancement manages and oversees strategic business growth initiatives and fundraising development for Healthy Birth Day, Inc. This role is part of the core HBD leadership team, leading collaborative teams to execute commercial strategies, bringing cohesion to multiple business lines, identifying funding opportunities, overseeing strategic growth initiatives, managing key accounts, and developing long-term partner relationships.

• Develop and implement business strategies with clear objectives, KPIs, and financial goals.
• Drives new business by identifying potential clients and markets.
• Brings cohesion to multiple business lines while shaping product strategy.
• Oversight of paid licensing and contract procurement.
• Seeks and writes large grant applications; responds to RFPs.

• Builds and maintains long‑term relationships.
• Acts as a public ambassador, promoting HBD’s mission and programs.
• Present to large groups of industry experts.

• Works with the other teams and departments to optimize business outcomes and align revenue generation with organizational goals.
• Contributes to organizational growth strategies and market positioning.
• Oversight of income and expenses of advancement budget that allows for strategic growth and efficiencies.

• Supervise Advancement Team within HBD, which currently includes grants, program expansion and fundraising initiatives.
• Monitor team performance and ensure alignment with organizational objectives and timelines.
• Collaborate with the CEO and leadership to set expectations and provide support for staff execution of tasks.
• Ensure team adherence to organizational policies, communication standards, and SOPs.
• Foster professional development and maintain a positive, inclusive work environment.

• Sales, marketing or R&D background
• Industry-specific knowledge (state health departments, birthing hospitals, clinical/OBGYN settings, and non-clinical settings)
• Strong understanding of the maternal health and stillbirth crises in the U.S.
• Proven history of developing and implementing business plans and achieving financial goals
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Analytical and strategic thinking
• Ability to manage complex client relationships and multi-stage sales cycles
• Highly organized and self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to present
• Proficient in Salesforce, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Drive
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable, especially around event schedules and deadlines
• Positive attitude and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Strong ethical standards and a commitment to the organization’s mission
• Interest in nonprofit fundraising and/or development
• Experience supervising staff

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related field preferred.
• Proven track record and experience in business development.
• Maternal health, public health or hospital expertise is a plus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the…