Vice President, Institutional Giving

Wounded Warrior Project, Inc; United States; Híbrido; USD 150.000 - 230.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible hybrid work schedule

Full medical, dental, and vision for (

family coverage

Competitive pay and incentives

Mission-focused collaborative team

Descripción de la vacante

Wounded Warrior Project, Inc is seeking a Vice President of Institutional Giving to lead a national fundraising strategy across corporate partnerships, foundations, workplace giving, sponsorships, and peer-to-peer events. You will direct a geographically dispersed team and collaborate with senior leaders to grow revenue and advance mission impact.

The role emphasizes building durable donor relationships, setting multi-year goals, and ensuring alignment with program priorities.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute a multi-year strategy to increase revenue from corporations, foundations, and peer-to-peer sectors.
• Set annual and long-range fundraising goals and metrics.
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities, partnerships, sponsorships, and innovative revenue streams.
• Lead fundraising activities across corporate partnerships, peer-to-peer, and foundations.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate executives, foundation leaders, and donors.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and revenue reporting for senior leadership.
• Mentor and develop a dispersed fundraising team.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align funding opportunities with programs.

Descripción del empleo

Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job .

If you're the kind of person who believes that honoring and empowering our nation's veterans is more than just a cause - that it's a calling - then we're ready to meet you.

When you join Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), you're committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you, too - helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose.

At WWP, we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we're proud to offer benefits such as:

• A flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days' work from home).
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members.
• Competitive pay and performance incentives.
• A fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment.

A mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you're ready to get started, we're ready for you.

The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Vice President of Institutional Giving is a senior fundraising leader responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive strategy to grow and diversify institutional revenue through corporate partnerships, foundation giving, workplace giving, sponsorships, peer-to-peer events, and other strategic funding opportunities. This position leads a nationally distributed team and oversees fundraising strategy, revenue performance, budget management, team development, and innovation. The VP collaborates with senior leaders, internal partners, and external stakeholders to secure transformational funding opportunities, strengthen WWP's position as a premier philanthropic partner, and drive sustainable revenue growth and long-term mission impact.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement a multi-year strategy focused on increasing revenue from corporations, foundations, and the peer-to-peer sector.
• Establish annual and long-range fundraising goals and performance metrics aligned with organizational priorities.
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities, partnerships, sponsorships, and innovative revenue streams.
• Create and execute strategies that increase acquisition, retention, renewal, and upgrade opportunities across teams.
• Monitor emerging trends in philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, and foundation giving to identify opportunities for growth and innovation.
• Collaborate with the Major Giving team, specifically as it relates to the cultivation and stewardship of family foundations.
• Provide leadership for all corporate partnership, peer-to-peer, and foundation fundraising activities.
• Build, cultivate, and maintain relationships with corporate executives, foundation leaders, board members, and key stakeholders.
• Lead cultivation, solicitation, negotiation, and stewardship strategies for high-value institutional partnerships and grants.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align funding opportunities with organizational programs, initiatives, and strategic priorities.
• Serve as the executive sponsor for selected high-profile relationships.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, geographically dispersed team of fundraising professionals by establishing clear performance expectations, metrics, and professional development opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative, donor-centric culture by promoting effective communication and coordination among team members located throughout the country and maintaining focus on ambitious fundraising outcomes.
• Evaluate organizational structure and staffing needs to support growth objectives and market expansion, and collaborate with leadership to develop pathways for teammate growth.
• Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and revenue projections; analyze return on investment and fundraising effectiveness across revenue channels; and ensure accurate revenue forecasting and reporting for senior leadership.
• Monitor fundraising performance against goals and recommend and implement corrective action when necessary.
• Partner with senior leaders and teams across programs, marketing, communications, finance, operations, data, and other support functions to align efforts and maximize fundraising effectiveness.
• Ensure institutional fundraising priorities are integrated into organizational strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate on campaign development, impact reporting, engagement experiences, and thought leadership opportunities.
• Serve as a champion for philanthropy throughout the organization and help build a culture of fundraising success.
• Represent the organization at conferences, meetings, corporate events, community engagements, and industry forums, serving as a spokesperson and ambassador to strengthen its visibility and reputation within the philanthropic, corporate, and nonprofit communities.
• Drive a culture of accountability, creativity, and continuous improvement across fundraising operations.
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