National Director of Individual Philanthropy

Position: National Director of Individual PhilanthropyIf you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.Department: DevelopmentOffice Location: New York, NY (Headquarters)Work Type Designation: HybridReport To: Chief Development OfficerUnion Status: This is not a union positionAnnual Salary Range: $160,000 - $180,000. The salary for this role will be determined by a candidate's years of relevant experience related to the position, as well as their geographic region.Travel: Please note that the role requires up to 20% travel to support Regional Directors and their teams as well as to engage with and understand the needs and interests of Lambda Legal's donors and prospects across the country.FLSA Status: Full-Time / ExemptWho We AreLambda Legal is a national advocacy organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights for the LGBTQ+ community and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education, and public policy work. Our clients are not charged for legal representation or advocacy and Lambda Legal receives no government funding.The National Director of Individual Philanthropy reports to the Chief Development Officer (CDO) at Lambda Legal and is accountable for ensuring that the organization establishes and maintains strong relationships with individual major donors and institutional funders around the country with the aim of generating the revenue and momentum necessary to advance our vital mission.To fulfill on this aim, the NDIP leads the managerial function of individual and community philanthropy - this includes but is not limited to: facilitating the annual goal-setting process, developing the team-wide strategies, leading the creation of team-wide standard operating procedures, overseeing approximately 15 team members (6 direct reports), supporting Lambda Legal's $180 million comprehensive campaign, and evaluating team results to position Lambda Legal as a best-in-class fundraising and stewardship operation and to meet its annual revenue goals.The ideal candidate will be an experienced nonprofit fundraising professional with a track record of building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with donors and has solid experience or familiarity with planned giving to support the work of Lambda Legal's Legacy (Planned) Giving team. Since events are the primary means by which Lambda Legal engages a majority of its individual donor base, the successful candidate will have solid events fundraising experience.This is an exciting opportunity for a fundraising leader who aspires to take on an expansive leadership role that spans across multiple organizational functions and is prepared to excel in a fast-paced environment at a high-stakes moment in the LGBTQ+ movement.What you'll do:This role requires people leadership, proactive thinking, strong judgment, and the ability to maintain a strategic perspective while remaining attentive to the day-to-day operations. The following is a list of the core responsibilities in five focus areas: National Leadership, Major Gifts, Legacy/Planned Gifts, Events Fundraising, and Regional Leadership.Become knowledgeable and able to speak passionately and compellingly about the impact of Lambda Legal's work.Ensure that Lambda Legal is continually deepening relationships with new and existing donors.Lead the integration and execution of fundraising activities for a multi-year $180 million comprehensive campaign.Provide briefing materials in advance of meetings for the Chief Development Officer (CDO) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), as needed.Lead strategy in partnership with CDO for engaging the Board and other key stakeholders in fundraising efforts.Support and partner with the CDO and board members on all fundraising initiatives.Collaborate closely with the CDO and the National Director of Development & Marketing to ensure smooth operations and compliance with department-wide standards and procedures.Present high-level briefings on the NDIP's purview to leadership groups.Partner with the CDO and the People & Culture team to hire, manage, retain, evaluate, and engage a team of approximately 15 professionals.Serve as a member of Lambda Legal's Senior Management Team.Other duties as assigned.Who you are:10+ years of demonstrated success in a major gift or planned gift fundraising function, with at least 5-7 years of people management experience.Experience working as a manager with unionized employees is highly desired.Proven experience having expanded and cultivated existing donor relationships over time.Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.Flexible, adaptive, and innovative management style; a high degree of emotional intelligence.Ability to work both independently and as a team player.Exceptional time-management and workload prioritization skills.Strong acumen with departmental budget design and expense management.High energy and passion for Lambda Legal's mission.Ability to construct, articulate, and implement annual strategic major gifts plan.Strong organizational skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications and Raiser's Edge database.Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.Passion for understanding and supporting the individual philanthropy and community relations functions of the Regional Leadership team.Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred.Our Commitment to DEIBWorking at Lambda Legal requires a demonstrated awareness of and commitment to the concerns of the breadth of the communities that Lambda Legal serves. Prior work on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community and/or people living with HIV is highly desirable.Why Work at Lambda Legal?You get to do meaningful, life-changing work at a national level for LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV. Lambda Legal also proudly offers competitive benefits for our team.Medical benefits that begin on your start dateDental, Vision, and Life insurance (effective 30 days from your start date)Short & Long-Term Disability plans (effective 30 days from your start date)403(b) Retirement Plan (employer contribution and matching program begins after 90 days of employment)Paid Time Off:Paid Vacation (15 Days)Sick Leave (12 Days)Personal Leave (3 Days)Religious Observance Leave (3 Days)Bereavement and Bereavement Anniversary LeaveFloating Holiday (1 Day)12 paid holidays and 5 early office closuresFlexible Spending Account (FSA/DC FSA) and Commuter BenefitsHealth Reimbursement Account$50 monthly mobile phone reimbursementSummer Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor DayPaid sabbatical after 7 years of service at Lambda Legal________Lambda Legal believes in creating a more equitable playing field for applicants and values the depth of relevant skills built through successful education, work, and life experiences. If your background and skills are a close match for this position, you are strongly encouraged to apply.Lambda Legal is committed to further building and maintaining a staff that reflects the full range of LGBTQ+, HIV-affected and allied communities, and is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-11-08