Senior Manager, Corporate Philanthropy + Major Gifts

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.

The Organization

The National Women’s Law Center fights for gender justice — in the courts, in public policy, and in our society — working across the issues that are central to the lives of women and girls.

We use the law in all its forms to change culture and drive solutions to the gender inequity that shapes our society and to break down the barriers that harm all of us — especially women of color, LGBTQ people, and low-income women and families.

For more than 50 years, we have been on the leading edge of every major legal and policy victory for women. Find out more at NWLC.org.

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.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• 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.

Additional Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• 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

Key Relations

The Senior Manager, Development + Partnerships will report directly to the Sr Director of Development. The Senior Manager will collaborate with the Vice President for Development and colleagues across Development, Finance, Communications, Programs, and Executive teams, including the President & CEO, Chief of Staff, and Chief External Affairs Officer.

Compensation & Benefits

A salary within the range of $99,438-131,564 will be provided to the successful candidate with at least 5 years of experience, consistent with the National Women’s Law Center’s compensation framework. The successful candidate’s salary within this range will be determined by the number years of relevant experience they bring to the role.

The Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, and four weeks of annual vacation.

NWLC is a non-profit organization whose headquarters and staff are based in Washington, D.C. at our new office at 1350 Eye Street N.W. This role is based in D.C. and will be eligible for some telework while also being expected to work in person on a regular basis. The successful candidate will need to live in or relocate to the DMV (broadly defined as DC, Maryland, or Virginia).

The first 90 days of employment will be considered a probationary period.

Classification

NWLC recognizes a staff bargaining unit, NWLC United, affiliated with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union/IFPTE Local 70, a union for non-profit workers. This position is included in NWLC’s bargaining unit. Specific employment terms are subject to collective bargaining.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter outlining how your professional background is a good fit for this position. Resumes should include exact start and end dates (month and year) of employment, as well as the average number of hours worked per week in each job. Applications accepted until position is filled.

Applicants will be contacted if selected for an interview. We kindly request that interested parties refrain from calling, emailing, or visiting NWLC’s offices to express interest or check on the status of their application.

The National Women’s Law Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek applications from people with disabilities; people of all genders, gender identities and sexual orientations; people of color; and veterans. 

At NWLC, our diversity is our strength, and the variety of lived experiences that connect our teammates to the mission of gender justice is our superpower. We know that members of marginalized groups tend to apply for positions only if they believe they are a 100% match for the role. If you are passionate about NWLC’s mission and think you can be successful in this role, please apply. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email NWLCHR@nwlc.org.