Vice President Jobs

About The Position

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Four weeks of annual vacation