Capital Campaign Fundraiser

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