Senior Manager, Corporate Philanthropy + Major Gifts

National Women's Law Center•Washington, DC

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) seeks a strategic and versatile Senior Manager, Corporate Philanthropy + Major Gifts (Major Gift Officer) to serve as a frontline fundraiser and cross-functional partner across NWLC’s growing development efforts. Every member of NWLC’s development team, including this position, directly manages and is accountable for a donor portfolio to ensure our collective success. The Senior Manager will manage a portfolio of individual donors, corporate partners, law firms, funder prospects, and key relationships across NWLC’s full range of entities, including its 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), PAC, and designated legal and advocacy funds to raise revenue year over year to advance NWLC’s mission. This position plays a key role in advancing NWLC’s multi-channel fundraising strategies. The Senior Manager will work closely with senior leadership, program staff, and colleagues in Development, Campaigns + Communications, Programs and Finance to ensure coordination and alignment across all fundraising and partnership efforts. This is a full-time, exempt position of 37.5 hours per week.

Requirements

At minimum 5 years of progressive fundraising experience, with direct responsibility for managing donor portfolios and closing gifts of $10,000+.
Strong understanding of nonprofit fundraising across multiple entities (c3, c4, PACs, and legal/advocacy funds).
Proven ability to develop and execute donor strategies that drive cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills with a strong eye for detail.
Demonstrated success working across departments and engaging colleagues at all levels, including senior leadership.
Experience managing complex projects and meeting multiple deadlines with flexibility and initiative.
Working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge and prospect research tools.
Sound judgment and discretion when working with sensitive donor or organizational information.
Flexibility to work occasional evenings and travel regularly for donor engagement and events.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of NWLC’s issue areas and experience fundraising in the policy, advocacy, or cross-issue campaigns
Familiarity with the philanthropic landscape supporting gender, racial, and LGBTQ+ justice

Responsibilities

Serve as a frontline fundraiser, managing a portfolio of individual major donors, corporate partners, law firms and prospects, overseeing all stages of moves management, donor communications, 1:1 meetings, and staffing of NWLC leadership.
Develop and implement tailored strategies to cultivate, solicit, and steward contributions, sponsorships, and revenue generating promotional partnerships of $10,000+, including establishing a coordinated corporate philanthropy program.
Package multi-issue investment opportunities targeted to individuals, law firms, and corporations, and coordinate across the organization as needed, for assigned donors, collaborating with senior leadership, legal and program staff, and external affairs.
Track donor activity, engagement plans, and giving trends using Raiser’s Edge and other CRM tools, and partner with colleagues to maintain accurate records and generate prospect insights.
Contribute to the planning and execution of NWLC’s fundraising events and opportunities, including the annual gala, to maximize revenue and deepen donor engagement.
Partner with development and program colleagues to support engagement of the Leadership Advisory Committee (LAC), with a focus on corporate members, individual donor cultivation, law firm pro bono engagement and event support.
Represent NWLC in donor- and partner-facing settings and contribute to special projects as needed.
Stay on top of fundraising and philanthropy trends, and where relevant, participate in potential-donor cohorts in order to build networks and foster a culture of innovation and creativity.
Perform other related duties as assigned.