Director Of Corporate Fundraising (Remote)

Purpose . You'll be doing rewarding work that supports and empowers girls. 

Community . Be a part of an amazing team (staff and supporters!) who are passionate about our mission. 

Work you'll love . A creative and collaborative environment where we value your unique skills and insights.

Our impact is growing . VOW for Girls believes that celebrations of love can change the world, and you can be part of the growing team making that happen.  

Totally remote - work from anywhere in the United States.

VOW for Girls believes that celebrations of love - weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and more - can be a catalyst for supporting girls whose futures, educations, and choices are at risk. This year alone, more than 12 million girls are at risk of child marriage, threatening their ability to own their futures. We invite individuals, couples, event professionals, brand leaders, and others to invest in the power, voice, and choice of girls everywhere. In doing so, we're bringing much-needed funding and resources to effective yet underfunded community programs around the world that are in need of investment to engage young girls, helping them to stay in school, avoid child marriage, and have opportunities to thrive. VOW for Girls was founded in late 2018 by global human rights activist Mabel van Oranje and Ford Foundation President Darren Walker.

VOW is seeking a Director of Corporate Fundraising (reporting to the Sr. Vice President) to cultivate, secure, negotiate, execute, support, and steward innovative brand partnerships that will enable girls around the world to own their futures. By developing a clear strategy, optimizing brand communication vehicles, and implementing processes, develop a diverse portfolio of brands supporting VOW that generate significant multi-year funding and awareness for our mission.

--Lead VOW's corporate partnership portfolio.  The director will utilize best-in-class fundraising and collaboration practices to build a high-value and high-volume partnerships pipeline with prioritized and streamlined outreach to value-aligned brands, including both cold and warm prospects while also maintaining strong relationships with our current partners. 

--Be responsible for strategic planning, pipeline development, and setting ambitious fundraising goals through prospect research and analysis of prospects and opportunities.

--Lead the partnership sales cycle.  This will include concept-to-contract execution as well as consistent communication and stewardship throughout the life of the partnership.

--Research prospects that align with VOW's mission and values; serve as a leader internally and externally to understand organizational needs in order to develop proposals and pitches that help potential partners deliver on their strategic business objectives.

--Brainstorm creative activation ideas for brands and create dynamic pitches for prospects with the internal team; you'll be able to creatively build and articulate a compelling presentation that highlights VOW's unique value proposition along with educating potential partners about the issue of child marriage while inspiring an urgency to act and fund.

--Consistently document, track, and manage all prospect and partner relationships through an internal customer relationship management (CRM) system and generate new business status reports, trend analyses, and revenue projections on a regular basis for sharing with VOW leadership.

--Partner with internal teams to develop processes that aid in the development and growth of our partners and a smooth and joyful partner experience.

--Work with internal teams and external partners to develop pitch materials, partner content, and case studies to aid in securing and growing partnerships.

--Strategize with PR agencies to develop tactics and events that amplify current partners and draw new partners to our work. 

Success in this role means meeting most, if not all, of the following needs: 

--7+ years of full-time work experience in marketing, communications, fundraising, partnerships, or a similar focus for a nonprofit organization or for-profit company with a focus on growing your audience and driving revenue.

--You have developed and managed complex partnership portfolios with significant, six-figure revenue attached to them.

--You have experience meeting and exceeding ambitious organizational and team revenue goals and performance indicators, as well as forecasting, reporting, and scenario planning.

--You are digitally savvy - you see the power of digital tools to build relationships, raise funds and awareness, and proactively look for ways to expand your knowledge.

--Experience with peer-to-peer fundraising platforms like DonorDrive/Classy, CRM systems like Salesforce, email marketing tools like Mailchimp, data analytics tools like Google Analytics and Sprout Social, fundraising plug-ins like Tiltify, and social listening and community management tools like Orbit and Discord.

--You have experience managing digital projects to completion, often alongside external agency partners, with a lens toward resource and budget management. 

--You care about the details and are committed to producing work that is of the highest quality. You have the ability to effectively collect, organize, distill, and present information in a compelling yet concise manner while paying attention to details. 

--You are a thoughtful communicator. You work collaboratively and respectfully. You have a demonstrated ability to actively listen, problem solve, and take initiative - with a strong customer service mentality. 

--You have exceptional judgment and emotional intelligence. You're a careful listener and can read the room. You demonstrate personal integrity and dedication. 

--You want to help build an organization, taking VOW from an early-stage startup to a global philanthropic initiative and you thrive in fast-paced and agile environments. You have a proven background in collaborating cross-functionally and working on multiple projects simultaneously. 

--You have a passion for gender equality and girls' rights coupled with the spirit and drive of a social entrepreneur.

--Occasional travel is required. 

--You hold a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or relevant work experience.

--Legally authorized to work in the United States.

VOW offers a generous benefits package, including:

--Generous and flexible PTO in addition to 14 paid holidays, as well as personal and sick leave

--100% medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and 50% for family

--401K match of 1% that vests immediately

--12 weeks paid parental leave (available after 6 months of employment)

--Home office setup stipend

--Funding for professional development opportunities The ability to work from wherever in the U.S. is best for you

--Quarterly in-person gatherings of the full VOW team 

The salary range for this role is $90,000-$125,000 . This range is for illustrative purposes only and salary offers will be commensurate with experience.

Location is flexible within the U.S. VOW for Girls is based in New York City, and we are open to candidates who are located near a major airport and willing to travel on occasion.  

Apply below with your resume and cover letter telling us why you'd be an exceptional candidate for this role. Please note that you must have the right to work for your location prior to your first day.

We still encourage you to apply! Studies show that women, non-binary applicants, and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. However, at VOW for Girls, our diverse backgrounds, perspectives, identities, and talents help us thrive.

VOW is committed to racial equity and social justice and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We actively seek applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities to provide a wide range of perspectives, ideas, views, and insights into the strategy, policies, culture, and ambitions of VOW for Girls. 

Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

$90,000 - $125,000 a year

This range is for illustrative purposes only and salary offers will be commensurate with experience.