Development & Partnerships Lead

Journey To Lead; Maryland; Remote; USD 65,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Journey To Lead seeks a strategic fundraising professional to lead revenue generation efforts. This remote role offers the opportunity to shape partnerships and drive philanthropic initiatives, requiring strong communication, relationship-building capabilities, and a commitment to nonprofit missions.

Benefits

Benefits and paid leave

100% remote work

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years in nonprofit development or fundraising.
• Demonstrated ability to secure sponsorships and partnerships.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to secure major gifts and partnerships.
• Lead fundraising events and donor engagements.
• Cultivate and maintain strong funder relationships.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Tools

CRM

Microsoft Office

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Journey to Lead (JOURNEY) is a nonprofit organization uniquely designed to advance extraordinary women to the top of the private sector. Each year, it selects a cohort of Fellows — accomplished startup CEOs and corporate executives committed to tackling the world’s toughest challenges— for intensive coaching by top women leaders. Operating 100% remotely, the JOURNEY team hosts four annual in-person events, monthly virtual workshops, and personalized 1:1 training sessions.

This is an exciting moment to join JOURNEY, as we’re seeking mission-driven candidates eager to help shape our startup organization.

About the Role:

We are seeking a strategic, relationship-driven fundraising professional to lead revenue generation efforts for JOURNEY. This individual will drive our philanthropic and corporate partnerships strategy—securing new sources of funding through compelling storytelling, targeted outreach, strong relationship cultivation, and donor engagement events. The title and scope of responsibilities will be tailored based on the candidate’s experience, and may be structured at the Manager or Director level.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will…

• Develop and implement strategies to secure major gifts and partnerships
• Identify, research, and pursue prospective funders aligned with our mission
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of funders
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward donor and partner relationships; serve as the primary point of contact for high-level funders and prospects
• Lead the planning and execution of fundraising events and donor convenings
• Draft compelling proposals, pitch decks, one-pagers, and fundraising collateral
• Maintain accurate donor records and engagement activity in CRM
• Analyze fundraising performance and support data-informed decision-making
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To be successful at JOURNEY, you have…

• A strong personal commitment to JOURNEY’s mission
• A strategic and agile mindset with the ability to take initiative and deliver results in a fast-paced startup environment
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit that enables you to work effectively across remote teams and diverse stakeholders

To be successful in this role, you have…

• 5–10+ years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, partnerships, or related fields
• Demonstrated ability to raise funds and/or secure sponsorships/partnerships
• Strength in relationship-building and stakeholder engagement
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to craft compelling fundraising collateral and impact reports
• Experience planning donor-related events or engagements
• Proficiency with CRM/database systems and fundraising tracking tools
• Excellent knowledge of Google, MS SharePoint/Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

The ideal candidate will also bring…

• Experience in membership, alumni relations, college development, university development, or community engagement
• Proven success building and managing communities of professionals

Not sure if you meet every qualification? We encourage you to apply! We're looking for candidates who are passionate about our mission, aligned with our culture, and bring a unique background that can strengthen our team.

Compensation and Benefits:

This is a full-time, salaried position offering benefits and paid leave. This role is 100% remote, but candidates must reside in DC, VA, MD, or WV. This role will require occasional travel.

The annual salary for this role is $65,000-112,000. The final title (Manager or Director) and salary will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

To Apply:

Submit cover letter and resume to Shereen Tewfik, Management Consultant, at [e-mail] .

Additional Information:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. JOURNEY is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

JOURNEY is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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