Application Deadline: Disability History Association Seeks Director of Development to Join the Board

The Disability History Association is looking for a Director of Development.

The responsibilities of the Director of Development include:

• Strategically prioritizing development initiatives, including grant research and writing
• Developing and implementing a plan for grassroots-level fundraising
• Identifying and seeking relationships with potential donor institutions and organizations
• Working as a member of the Board of Directors to shape the direction of the DHA and to ensure that the DHA remains accountable, sustainable, and effective in its operations; and
• Attending monthly Board meetings.

Directors also participate in other projects as required, as well as the general governance of the organization.

The time commitment is approximately 2-5 hours per week, though this may vary. Board members serve a three-year term. This is an unpaid, volunteer position.

All Directors must agree to the DHA conflict of interest policy and sign a form. Sitting Directors are ineligible for DHA- and DHA-sponsored awards. You can read our policy in full here.

The DHA commits to anti-oppressive practices. Scholars who are from marginalized and equity-seeking communities are particularly encouraged to apply, as are community-based scholars. The board also welcomes non-historians and non-academics who engage with disability history in their work. Candidates will be contacted by the DHA President for further conversation, and final nominees will be elected by the Board of Directors.

To apply, please contact disability.history@gmail.com with a resume/CV or bio and a brief letter (maximum 1 page) describing your interest by August 1, 2025.

Please feel free to email disability.history@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns.