Vice President of Development

Company: Alaska Department of Law
Location: Washington
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

For over three decades, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund has helped to 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.
          • 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 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.
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