ABOUT WOMEN FOR AFGHAN WOMEN Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and children around the world, particularly their rights to develop their individual potential, to self-determination, and to be represented in all areas of life. To this end, WAW engages with both government and civil society, including religious and gender justice stakeholders. POSITION SUMMARY The Director of Development will proactively lead the development and the execution of a fundraising strategy to allow WAW to accomplish its growing U.S. operations and programmatic vision. The Development Director manages and coordinates the many facets of WAW’s development and fundraising work, including, but not limited to: Government, foundation, and corporate grants. Individual donor fundraising and cultivation. Internal and external fundraising communications; and All fundraising projects and events. We are seeking a seasoned, …
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Outreach Coordinator, NY (US)
Job Title: Outreach Coordinator Reports to: Program Manager, New York Community Center Location: Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 Job Type: Full Time, In-Person Position Summary Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots, civil society organization dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and girls in Afghanistan and the US, particularly their rights to develop their potential, to self-determination, and to be represented in all areas of life: political, social, cultural, and economical. WAW advocates for women’s rights and challenges the norms that underpin gender-based violence wherever opportunities arise to influence attitudes and bring about change. The Outreach Coordinator will work closely with WAW’s education, case management, and communications teams in our New York Community Center (NYCC). RESPONSIBILITIES Community Outreach & Relationship Building Promote and communicate WAW's mission and objectives, identify …
Program Manager, VA (US)
Job Title: Program Manager Reports To: US Country Director Location: Alexandria, Virginia Job Type: Full-time, In-person Summary Description Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots, civil society organization dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and girls in Afghanistan and the US, particularly their rights to develop their individual potential, to self-determination, and to be represented in all areas of life: political, social, cultural, and economic. WAW advocates for women’s rights and challenges the norms that underpin gender-based violence wherever opportunities arise to influence attitudes and bring about change. The Program Manager develops and oversees programs and activities at WAW’s Virginia Community Center (VACC). With special focus on operations and in partnership with the US Country Director and the Deputy Executive Director, the Program Manager articulates vision, strategic direction, program focus, strength, and …