Senior Major Gifts & CEO Partnerships Lead

Women's World Banking; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Women's World Banking is seeking an entrepreneurial fundraising leader to partner directly with the President & CEO in expanding major gifts and individual philanthropy. The role blends relationship-building with business development to convert networks into charitable partnerships advancing economic opportunity for women worldwide.

You will manage and grow a portfolio of major donor prospects, cultivate strategic relationships, and collaborate with senior leaders to meet annual fundraising

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in fundraising, business development, private wealth, strategic partnerships, or related field.
• Proven success building senior-level relationships and translating them into fundraising or revenue outcomes.
• Experience managing a portfolio of donors, prospects, clients, or other strategic relationships.
• Ability to engage credibly with senior executives, philanthropists, board members, and influential stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication with ability to develop compelling proposals and engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow a portfolio of major donor prospects and supporters, develop strategies to identify opportunities and convert relationships into philanthropy.
• Build and advance a pipeline of individual donors, family offices, foundations, and corporate leaders aligned with WWB's mission.
• Develop cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans to strengthen donor relationships and funding goals.
• Evaluate portfolio performance and adjust strategy to maximize fundraising results.
• Provide strategic briefings and proposals to support CEO engagement and donor interactions.
• Collaborate with Development colleagues to deliver coordinated donor experiences across lifecycle.

Skills

Major gifts

Fundraising

Relationship management

Donor cultivation

Strategic partnerships

Executive presence

Communication

Job description

Women's World Banking is seeking an entrepreneurial fundraising leader to partner directly with the President & CEO in expanding major gifts and individual philanthropy. The role blends relationship-building with business development to convert networks into charitable partnerships advancing economic opportunity for women worldwide.

You will manage and grow a portfolio of major donor prospects, cultivate strategic relationships, and collaborate with senior leaders to meet annual fundraising