Vice President of Development

For over three decades, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund and LGBTQ+ Victory Institute have helped to train, place, and elect thousands of openly LGBTQ+ public officials at every level of government. Our leaders have been catalysts for expanding legal rights for LGBTQ+ people across the country, and they have transformed our nation’s policies and shifted our political landscape towards equality, one election at a time. Today, over 1200 LGBTQ+ Americans are serving in elected office due to the work of Victory.

Position Summary: The Vice President of Development is a critical senior management role responsible for overseeing all revenue-generating activities for LGBTQ+ Victory Fund. This includes major individual giving, events, corporate and institutional giving. The VP of Development will be tasked with building and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to achieve annual revenue targets and ensure sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Revenue Generation and Strategy:

• Develop and implement a strategic fundraising plan to meet annual and long-term revenue goals.
• Oversee major individual giving, events, corporate and institutional giving to diversify and expand revenue streams.
• Engage and collaborate with the leadership team, staff, board members, and other stakeholders to support fundraising initiatives.

Team Leadership and Management:

• Lead and manage a development team of seven employees, including those focused on events, corporate and institutional giving, individual major gifts, and database management.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team, providing mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Establish staff targets and goals and monitor staff performance.
• Develop the annual budget for the development department.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Provide monthly revenue reports, including detailed analysis and insights on performance against targets.
• Report progress and outcomes in weekly meetings with the CEO, quarterly board meetings, and monthly development committee meetings.

Cross Departmental Collaboration:

• Work closely with other departments to ensure alignment of fundraising strategies with organizational goals.
• Collaborate on integrated campaigns and initiatives to maximize donor engagement and support.

Direct Fundraising Activities:

• Lead direct solicitations and manage relationships with major donors and corporate partners.
• Identify and cultivate new funding opportunities to broaden the organization's donor base.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• At least 10 years of professional fundraising experience, with a demonstrated track record of success in political or non-profit fundraising.
• Proven experience managing and developing a team of fundraising professionals.
• Strong strategic planning and execution skills, with the ability to build and implement comprehensive fundraising plans.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire staff, board members, and donors.
• Excellent analytical and reporting abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of donor databases and data management best practices.
• Commitment to the mission and values of LGBTQ+ Victory, with a passion for advancing LGBTQ+ equality.
• Ability to travel up to 50%. Required to work evenings and weekends for events and meetings as needed.

The position is based in Washington, DC.