VP, Philanthropy & Fundraising Strategy

Foundation List; Washington, Durham (District of Columbia, NC); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vacation

Sick time

Paid holidays

Parental leave

401k match

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Center for Responsible Lending in Washington, DC is seeking a Director of Philanthropy to lead our fundraising strategy across foundations, major gifts, and corporate giving. You will own revenue goals, align dollars with CRL's policy and research priorities, and work with staff across the organization.

The role blends strategy, relationship building, and hands-on fundraising, including coaching the Philanthropy Manager, reporting to leadership and the Board, and traveling to meet funders and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years of fundraising experience with foundations, corporations, and/or major individual donors; graduate degree preferred.
• Proven track record meeting/exceeding annual and multi-year revenue goals.
• Experience positioning philanthropic programs to achieve broader organizational goals.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills; ability to lead, develop, and motivate staff.
• Ability to start and build strong relationships with potential funders and key stakeholders.
• Confidence reporting to executive leadership and a Board.
• Excellent written and oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with fundraising databases and systems.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and explain program and organizational budgets and financial statements.
• Familiarity with lending and financial services terms or ability to learn them quickly.
• Ability to start and juggle multiple projects and work independently.
• Ability to act quickly on urgent, unplanned opportunities or needs.
• Commitment to CRL's mission and to working in a diverse organization.
• Preference for teamwork and collaboration.
• Experience in marketing, investor relations, community economic development, or financial services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own CRL's annual and multi-year revenue goals across grants and individual giving and implement plan to reach them.
• Position philanthropy program to align with CRL's research, policy, and advocacy priorities.
• Manage fundraising calendar and staff roles, coordinating with CRL staff.
• Find new funders and grow the number of foundations and individual donors.
• Lead meetings with funders and represent CRL at conferences and events.
• Bring CRL Board and Advisory Board members into fundraising work when appropriate.
• Write or guide proposals, reports, and stewardship communications that show funders what their support makes possible.
• Track solicitations, expected gifts, pledges, and income; provide monthly updates to leadership and Board.
• Coordinate grant tracking and reporting with staff and accounting.
• Lead and coach the Philanthropy Manager and serve as advisor to leaders and staff on fundraising.
• Take on other duties as needed to help CRL meet its goals.

Skills

Fundraising

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Project management

Relationship building

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Fundraising databases

Job description

Center for Responsible Lending in Washington, DC is seeking a Director of Philanthropy to lead our fundraising strategy across foundations, major gifts, and corporate giving. You will own revenue goals, align dollars with CRL's policy and research priorities, and work with staff across the organization.

The role blends strategy, relationship building, and hands-on fundraising, including coaching the Philanthropy Manager, reporting to leadership and the Board, and traveling to meet funders and