About Invest for Better

Invest for Better seeks to empower women in the US and globally to understand the power of their investment assets, learn how to align their investments with their social and environmental values, and activate those resources for a more just and sustainable world. As a 501(c)3 organization, we work at the intersection of the movements to democratize values-aligned investing, address structural inequities in the financial system, and bring greater investment competence to women. Our primary programs are:

• Values-Aligned Investing Courses: “Invest for Better” provides introductory and advanced courses to empower women to align their investments with sustainability and equity.
• Facilitated Circles: Delivered in small groups of 8-20 women with an experienced leader, our sessions foster shared learning and community building.
• Trusted Investing Community: Members gain access to monthly speaker series, investment presentations, shared experiences, and exclusive partner benefits.
• Catalyst & White Label Programs: We enable financial coaches, advisors, and educators to integrate our materials and model into their own training and businesses.
• Movement-Building Partnerships: We collaborate with like-minded organizations to co-create programs, co-sponsor events, and expand our mutual reach.

Established in 2021, our small but mighty remote team spans the nation and the world. To date, we have directly engaged over 2,500 participants in the US and Europe, influencing hundreds of thousands more. Our goal is to multiply these numbers 5–10 times through empowerment and strategic partnerships. We believe every woman has the right to leverage her financial assets to drive change, building a more equitable and sustainable financial system for all.

Summary of Position

Invest for Better (IFB) is looking for a talented and dedicated part-time Director of Strategic Growth & Advancement to play a pivotal role in driving sustainable revenue growth, expanding donor engagement, and securing funding to support new and current programming. The role combines strategic vision with hands-on execution and relationship-building. This individual will lead efforts to diversify and grow revenue streams through individual donors, institutional partnerships, corporate sponsors, and grants, helping to grow the organization from a $700,000 budget to a $1.2 million budget in 3 years. The position requires an entrepreneurial and visionary leader and team player, who thrives in a start-up culture. We are seeking someone who is innovative, has exceptional written and oral communications skills, a strong network, and a passion for women’s empowerment.

You’ll be joining an all-women team on a mission to transform the world by changing how women invest. We believe every woman deserves to take charge of her financial life and build generational wealth. We also know that when women invest with an eye toward impact, they often choose strategies that advance equity and environmental sustainability. Our work supports and amplifies those choices. We’re bold in our ambitions—with a goal of reaching and empowering millions of women.

Job Title: Director of Strategic Growth & Advancement

Location: Remote/Virtual

Time Commitment: Initially 20 hours per week with the goal to increase to full-time based on results

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Reports to: Co- Founders

Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities

As a strategic partner on the management team, you will drive implementation and support across the following areas:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive growth and fundraising strategy.
• Identify, cultivate, and steward a pipeline of new major donors and revenue-related partners, including corporations.
• Deepen relationships with existing donors, ensuring long-term support.
• Research and identify prospective foundations and institutional funders that align with programmatic priorities.
• Lead the preparation and submission of compelling grant proposals and manage reporting requirements.
• Oversee donor communications and acknowledgments in partnership with marketing.
• Track and update donor activity in the CRM to support fundraising efforts.
• Work closely with the full senior leadership team to align growth strategies across fundraising, programs, partnerships and marketing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a growth and advancement role
• Proven success in growing an organization/program through securing major gifts, institutional grants, and/or corporate partnerships

• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, entrepreneurial approach and a bias toward action

• Strong leadership skills with a collaborative and inclusive approach

• Attention to detail, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Proficiency using all Microsoft Office Suite and experience with CRM and fundraising systems
• Strong interest in and commitment to Invest for Better’s mission, vision, values, and beliefs

Equal Opportunity

Invest for Better is committed to the diversity of its workforce and strongly encourages applicants from all cultures, races, educational backgrounds, socio-economic classes, age, gender, and physical abilities to apply. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, familial status, marital status, caregiver status, or any other category.

Application Process

 Please submit cover letter and résumé to jobs@investforbetter.org.