The Capital Campaign Fundraiser will be responsible for developing, executing, and managing a two-year Capital Campaign to raise funds to meet our goals.
This role requires someone who has led capital campaigns before, has strong donor relationships in the Montgomery County and/or Philadelphia region, and is passionate about advancing gender equity and safe housing.
The Campaign Goal - To raise funds to acquire and operate a mansion-style property that will serve as:
- The organization’s headquarters
- A residential space for women in crisis
- A venue to host our Programs
- A community hub for recovery programs, holiday dinners (e.g., Thanksgiving), and youth empowerment events
- Additional amenities such as a tennis court or swimming pool are envisioned to provide a space of dignity, wellness, and healing
Key Responsibilities:
- Campaign Planning & Execution
- Design and lead a 2-year comprehensive capital campaign aligned with our goal to acquire a mansion-style headquarters with space for events, housing, and healing programs.
- Set financial benchmarks and timelines, track campaign progress, and adapt strategies as needed.
- Donor Cultivation & Relationship Management
- Build and steward relationships with major donors, philanthropic institutions, and corporate sponsors.
- Identify new funding opportunities and leverage existing networks to expand donor base.
- Events & Visibility
- Develop campaign collateral, grant proposals, donor decks, and reports.
- Plan and support donor engagement events, campaign milestones, and promotional opportunities to maintain campaign momentum.
- Craft compelling messaging and materials that speak to the transformative impact of The Women’s Empowerment Series, Inc.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of nonprofit fundraising experience, including at least one successful capital campaign of $1M+
- Demonstrated ability to cultivate and close major gifts
- Strong connections to donor networks in the Philadelphia region
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Self-directed, goal-driven, and mission-aligned
- Must be based in Philadelphia region