Director of Individual Giving

Who We Are

Established by Black and Latina activists in 1984, the Violence Intervention Program (VIP) is NYC’s only culturally specific organization with a mission to address domestic and sexual violence within Latine communities. We provide intensive support and services to 3,500+ survivors and children every year and reach 10,000+ community members through community events and preventive education workshops. We are dedicated to developing innovative programs that meet the complex needs of our diverse community and that align with our organizational values.

What We Offer

As an organization led by and for people of color and survivors of violence, we are deeply committed to our team’s wellness. We seek to create a supportive environment by offering: unlimited PTO; flexible schedules; a hybrid workplace policy (this role is expected to work in-person 2-3 times per week); health benefits coverage up to 90% for staff and their families; 403(b) retirement plans; a staff wellness committee; ample professional development opportunities; time to connect and laugh together and more. We encourage input from team members to help us shape an affirming and uplifting workplace.

What Makes a Great Match

This role is a great opportunity for a person eager to apply and grow their outstanding fundraising skills in the service of social justice. The role provides hands-on experience across multiple facets of fundraising, including donor stewardship, data management, event planning, and online campaigns and communications.

The development team is growing, energetic, and dynamic. This is a great fit for someone with a ‘can-do’ attitude and is ready to roll up their sleeves and work efficiently, responsibly, and with flexibility and independence. This role collaborates closely with the entire VIP organization - program staff, administrators, and the board of directors. Being a team player with strong communication skills and good judgment is essential for success.

Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the selected candidate will contribute high-level strategic direction and manage key development activities, including event design and execution, identification of new individual donor prospects, pipeline development, and crafting of persuasive messaging. This role manages an annual fund of approximately $650,000 that we seek to grow to a $1M+ fund. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, communicative, strategic, excited about fundraising, and ready to apply expertise across diverse initiatives to drive impact.

To successfully fill this role, a candidate must be committed to serving the interests of low-income people and fighting gender-based violence. Familiarity with these fields is a plus. The Director of Individual Giving is expected to model the organization’s values and contribute to a warm and welcoming culture.

Fundraising, Strategic Engagement and Communications

• Create, oversee and implement major donor and individual giving strategy and donor cycle protocols, focusing on the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship processes of individual donors.
• Design and implement donor engagement plans, managing cultivation, stewardship and maintenance of donor relationships; meeting preparation and follow-up; and donor data management across all giving levels.
• Nurture relationships to secure leadership-level support and identify future board candidates.
• Create and steward clear pathways for donor progression from entry-level supporters to major contributors.
• Partner closely with Data Analytics, Senior Program Leadership, and our Fiscal Teams to achieve fundraising objectives.
• Lead a cohesive fundraising communications strategy in partnership with our design and communications team
• across mail, email, and social media, delivering timely and meaningful acknowledgments that foster strong, lasting relationships with our community of supporters.

Database and Operations

• Oversee the administration of Bloomerang, VIP’s donor database, ensuring accurate capture of donor information and gift designations while supervising the generation of prospect lists and donation reports.
• Manage the organization and maintenance of development files, documents, and procedures, establishing systems that support effective operations.
• Supervise administrative support staff

Event Oversight

• Conceive and provide high-level management of development events, including our annual benefit, coordinating with team members and external consultants/planners to ensure smooth execution.
• Ensure all events align with organizational objectives, engage supporters effectively, and steward donors as part of our moves management plan.
• Directly manage smaller cultivation events, thoughtfully crafting each gathering to strengthen donor relationships
• and showcase our mission’s impact.

Leadership and Executive Partnership

• Serve as a strategic partner to the Executive Director, helping drive and provide high-level support for key initiatives, including board engagement and development, fundraising activities, and fundraising communications.
• Collaborate closely with board leadership and board
• members to drive impactful activities and furnish essential board resources.

What you'll need

• 5+ years of proven success in individual and major donor giving and related communications.
• Capacity to capably handle multiple deadlines and complete assignments with minimal supervision in a fast-paced workplace.
• Experience with CRMs.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to synthesize information and present compelling narratives for various audiences across multiple platforms.
• Fluency in English required, Spanish proficiency is helpful.
• Ability to self-start, manage up, and communicate effectively across multiple teams.
• A commitment to promoting equity and experience working within diverse teams.