Director of Global Philanthropy — Vital Voices

OpenDoorHub; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Generous PTO

Wellness Fridays

Parental leave

Sabbatical time

Professional development stipend

Job summary

Vital Voices Global Partnership is seeking a Director of Global Philanthropy in Washington, DC, to lead the major gifts fundraising strategy and donor engagement. This senior role manages a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and foundations, cultivating six- and seven-figure commitments to support women's leadership globally.

Reporting to the Chief External Relations Officer, the role drives philanthropic revenue, donor strategy, and Salesforce data integrity, with a hybrid schedule and two

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 8–12 years of progressive fundraising experience.
• Proven success securing six- to seven-figure gifts is preferred.
• Experience managing relationships with high-net-worth individuals and family foundations.
• Strong understanding of major gift fundraising, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Experience with global organizations or international development is a plus.
• Proficiency with Salesforce or equivalent CRM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global philanthropy strategy to grow philanthropic investment and long-term sustainability.
• Manage a qualified portfolio of major gift prospects and donors; lead six- and seven-figure solicitations and stewardship.
• Build authentic donor relationships by connecting donors to our mission, leaders, and impact; partner on donor salons.
• Prepare compelling proposals, presentations, and stewardship reports; work with leadership on donor strategy.
• Maintain accurate donor records in Salesforce and contribute to annual fundraising planning and revenue forecasting.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Major gifts

Donor engagement

Content development

Operations management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Director of Global Philanthropy — Vital Voices

Vital Voices Global Partnership is hiring a Director of Global Philanthropy to lead its major gifts fundraising strategy. This senior role manages relationships with high-net-worth individuals, family foundations, and philanthropic partners committed to advancing women's leadership globally.

Vital Voices Global Partnership is hiring a Director of Global Philanthropy to advance its philanthropic revenue through major gifts and strategic donor engagement. Reporting to the Chief External Relations Officer, this senior role manages a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, family foundations, and philanthropic partners — cultivating and securing significant unrestricted, restricted, and multi-year commitments in support of Vital Voices' mission to invest in women leaders tackling the world's greatest challenges.

Vital Voices has supported leaders who went on to become Nobel Peace Laureates, Prime Ministers, and breakthrough social entrepreneurs. This role is part of the team that makes that work possible. Based in Washington, D.C. with a hybrid schedule, two in-person days per week required at VVHQ.

What You'll Do

• Fundraising strategy — develop and execute a comprehensive global philanthropy strategy to grow philanthropic investment in Vital Voices' programs and long-term sustainability


• Major gifts — manage a qualified portfolio of major gift prospects and donors; identify opportunities for six- and seven-figure commitments; lead cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship


• Donor engagement — build authentic, long-term relationships by connecting donors to Vital Voices' mission, leaders, and impact; partner with Communications and Events teams on donor salons and briefings


• Content — prepare compelling proposals, presentations, and stewardship reports; partner with Executive Leadership and Board members on donor strategy


• Operations — maintain accurate donor records in Salesforce; contribute to annual fundraising planning, budgeting, and revenue forecasting

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred, plus 8–12 years of progressive fundraising experience


• Demonstrated success securing six- and seven-figure gifts preferred


• Experience managing relationships with high-net-worth individuals and family foundations


• Strong understanding of major gift fundraising, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship


• Experience working with global organizations, women's leadership, or international development preferred


• Proficiency with Salesforce or equivalent CRM

Starting salary of $136,000, with flexibility up to $167,000. Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, generous PTO, wellness flex Fridays, parental leave, earned sabbatical time, and a professional development stipend.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this role remote?

No. The role is based in Washington, D.C. with two required in-person days per week at VVHQ.

What level of gifts is expected?

The role targets six- and seven-figure philanthropic commitments from high-net-worth individuals, family foundations, and strategic philanthropic partners.