Vice President – Breakthrough Partnerships, Foundations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Develop and manage a pipeline of transformative prospects capable of securing commitments exceeding $100M over multiple years.

• Identify, assess, and cultivate prospects while maintaining a minimum of 20 active relationships throughout various cultivation stages.

• Establish connections within the effective altruism community, cost-effective philanthropy, technology philanthropy, foundations, family offices, and advisory networks.

• Collaborate with Global Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy teams to uncover pipeline synergies, particularly in AI and technology sectors.

• Operate a disciplined prospect pipeline and prioritize opportunities in alignment with Campaign 2033 requirements.

• Create and lead customized, persuasive donor presentations and requests.

• Transform IRC's programmatic initiatives into compelling narratives centered on systems change, measurable outcomes, scalable solutions, and evidence-based results.

• Organize high-value donor engagements by convening IRC leaders and program staff.

• Enhance donor-facing narratives and package the Impact at Scale offerings effectively.

• Collaborate with program colleagues to ensure compelling and transparent tracking of impacts.

• Partner with the COO and philanthropy leadership to develop IRC's long-term model for transformational giving.

• Contribute to shaping the multi-year fundraising strategy for Campaign 2033.

• Act as a senior thought partner for the External Relations leadership strategy.

• Represent IRC at external forums, networks, and events.

• Lead, mentor, and nurture the global Foundations & Trusts team.

• Develop the Foundations & Trusts strategy to enhance institutional engagement, increase revenue, and strengthen relationships with foundations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.

• A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in major gift fundraising, strategic relationship development, investment, or a closely related field focused on securing large, complex partnerships.

• Proven success in closing private transformational gifts or partnerships at the $50M+ level.

• Extensive knowledge of leading philanthropic ecosystems, including AI and technology founders, emerging foundations, family offices, and giving advisors.

• Strong strategic and narrative skills, with the ability to construct ambitious, evidence-based donor arguments.

• Disciplined in pipeline management with sound judgment.

• Excellent collaborative skills and organizational intelligence.

• Comfortable with ambiguity and lengthy cultivation timelines.

• Genuine commitment to IRC's mission.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; capable of presenting and influencing at the board, CEO, and major donor levels.

• Preferred: existing connections among philanthropists, technology-sector foundations, or first-generation family offices, especially on the US West Coast.

• Preferred: familiarity with effective altruism-aligned philanthropic networks, major EA foundations, key advisors, and evidence-based giving frameworks.

• Preferred: experience at the intersection of humanitarian or development programming and private philanthropy, or a capacity to quickly learn about IRC's programmatic efforts.

• Preferred: experience collaborating with a prominent institutional leader in donor engagement.

• Preferred: MBA, Master's degree, or equivalent in a relevant field.

• Must reside in the Bay Area, LA area, or Greater Seattle Area.

🏝️ Benefits

• 10 days of paid sick leave.

• 10 U.S. holidays.

• 20-25 days of generous paid time off, depending on role and tenure.

• Medical insurance starting at $163/month.

• Dental coverage beginning at $6.50/month.

• Vision coverage starting at $5/month.

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses.

• 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer matching and immediate vesting.

• Non-elective employer contributions based on age and length of service, with a 3-year vesting period.

• Disability and life insurance coverage.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.

• Regular domestic travel and occasional international travel expected.