Senior Director of Institutional Fundraising - League of Conservation Voters Education Fund - Washington, D.C.

[League of Conservation Voters]

Title: Senior Director of Institutional Fundraising

 

Status:  Exempt

 

Reports To: Senior Vice President for Development

 

Positions Reporting To This Position: Director of Foundation Relations

 

General Description

The League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (LCVEF) and The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) work to turn environmental values into national, state and local priorities. LCVEF, in collaboration with our state LCVEF partners, advocates for strong environmental protections, and builds and amplifies the voices of communities of color and other key constituencies who are disproportionately impacted by environmental issues. LCV’s mission is to advocate for sound environmental policies, to elect pro-environment candidates who will adopt and implement such policies, to hold our elected leaders accountable, and to provide our state affiliates with the resources and tools to accomplish and sustain their mission.

 

LCVEF’s and LCV’s work to protect and advocate for the environment reflects the organization’s commitment to racial, social, and environmental justice.  Engaging communities of color, among other key constituencies for the environment, is an organizational priority.  Within the organization, we aim to create a workplace culture and policies and practices that promote equity and inclusion. 

 

The Senior Director of Institutional Fundraising will shape fundraising strategies for the largest foundation funders and other institutional funders to ensure annual fundraising goals are met. This position oversees a team and is a part of the senior leadership of the Development Department. The Senior Director will manage LCVEF’s and LCV’s relationships with current foundation and other institutional funders, and work to develop relationships with prospective funders. 

Responsibilities:

·      Develop, manage and steward a portfolio of 60 of the highest-capacity foundations.

·      Working closely with senior development and program staff, develop high level and targeted cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship program for all institutional funders.

·      Supervise the foundations staff team and oversee work of external writing consultants.

·      Oversee production of all meeting materials for institutional giving, including research and presentations.

·      Stay informed of changes in the funder community, particularly environmental, health, democracy and civic participation and community organizing funders, and report to the organization’s president and program staff on new opportunities for funding. Take the lead in coordinating, scripting, preparing for and following up on meetings between LCV/LCVEF and institution funders.

·      Pursue and maximize opportunities for funding LCV/LCVEF’s work around racial justice, including new and expanded funding for Chispa – a dedicated and expanding program focused on Latino organizing and community engagement.

·      Develop and manage income budgets for institutional giving revenue and the fundraising expense budgets to support this work.

·      Work with state affiliates to identify and maximize opportunities for joint fundraising.

 

Qualifications:

Work experience: At least 6 years of working in a non-profit or grant-making institution with a history of increased responsibilities. Experience securing foundation grants through personal contact and grant writing.  History of managing a portfolio of current and prospective funders and moving funders through the grant cycle from identification to solicitation to cultivation. History of securing six or seven-figure gifts is desired. Track record of securing new grants from either existing funders or prospects a plus.  Experience working with a progressive political organization or other environmental organization also a plus. Knowledge of funders with an interest in racial, social, and environmental justice. Relationships with such funders preferred.

 

Skills: Persuasive communicator with excellent listening, speaking, and writing skills.  Well organized and detail oriented. Able to manage a team, supervise others effectively, and able to work with top executives in the organization in fundraising efforts. Advanced project management skills. Leadership skills including ability to deal with difference, practice conflict resolution successfully, and maximize the potential of a team. Database experience required. Experience with Salesforce and/or using a database for moves management a plus.

 

Conditions: Able to work hours in excess of stated office hours to get the job done, and to travel within the U.S. and over weekends when necessary.

 

To Apply:

Send cover letter, resume and writing sample with “Senior Director of Institutional Fundraising” in the subject line to h...@lcv.org by December 15, 2017. No phone calls please.

 

 

LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to a Racially Diverse, Inclusive, and Equitable Workplace.