Director of Development

H.AAPI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) community thrive through networking, programs, resources, and tools. We aim to provide the AAPI community with affordable, accessible, and high‑quality networking events, webinars, and other services that help the community and individuals thrive.

H.AAPI serves the growing needs of the AAPI community, especially students, young professionals, and working professionals. We organize accessible, affordable, and flexible networking events, workshops, and webinars uniquely tailored to the community. We hope to be a bridge for students across various stages of life, fields, interests, hobbies, and professional goals to engage, exchange information, and encourage collaboration, with each person walking away having learned something new or earned a new long‑lasting connection.

Whether you’re seeking to expand your professional network, access valuable resources, or contribute to the empowerment of the AAPI community, we invite you to join us at H.AAPI. Let’s create a future where every individual has the opportunity to thrive
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All roles are unpaid volunteer positions and require 10–15 hours per week. No person should exceed 8 hours unless they speak with a manager.

H.AAPI is seeking a Director of Development to lead, execute, and develop the organization’s comprehensive fundraising strategy to support its mission. In this role, you will oversee all development activities—including individual, major, and corporate gifts, annual fundraising campaigns, grant development and management, corporate and foundation partnerships, donor stewardship, and special events. You will work closely with organizational leadership, volunteers, donors, and community partners to strengthen philanthropic support and expand funding opportunities.

H.AAPI’s mission is to support the AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) community in thriving through networking, programs, resources, and tools. Our vision is to serve as a bridge for individuals across different stages of life, fields, interests, hobbies, and professional goals to engage, exchange information, and build meaningful connections through our events and programming.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports the organization’s mission, strategic priorities, and annual revenue goals.
• Lead all aspects of the development program, including individual, major, and corporate gifts, corporate sponsor ships, foundation support, and special fundraising initiatives.
• Identify relevant grant opportunities, write compelling proposals, and track deadlines, compliance, and reporting requirements.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee fundraising events, campaigns, and donor engagement activities.
• Maintain accurate donor records and fundraising data.
• Develop fundraising materials, donor communications, impact reports, and proposals in partnership with the Communications Department.
• Represent the organization at community events and networking opportunities to increase visibility and cultivate new funding relationships.
• Recruit, coordinate, and support volunteers and committee members participating in fundraising initiatives and special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the organization’s mission and strategic objectives.

• Interest in H.AAPI’s mission and commitment to supporting the AAPI community.
• Strong organizational, communication, and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team environment.
• Comfort using basic digital tools such as Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Teams, with willingness to learn new systems.
• Experience in fundraising, sales, marketing, community engagement, or partnership management.
• Reliable access to a laptop and stable internet connection.
• Ability and willingness to travel within NYC for program support with advance notice.

• Experience in development, nonprofit work, or startup environments.
• Experience working in team‑based or community‑focused settings.
• Experience in grant proposals.

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, education, social work, communications, or a related field is preferred.

• Build partnership and fundraising experience.
• Expand your professional network.
• Contribute to meaningful community impact.
• Receive leadership development and professional references.

H.AAPI is an Equal Opportunity organization and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and fair environment for all volunteers.