Vice President – Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Lead and manage Vote Mama's extensive, multi-year fundraising strategy across the PAC, Foundation, and Lobby.

• Convert organizational priorities into ambitious yet attainable revenue targets.

• Engage the CEO, COO, and Board of Directors to identify and pursue fundraising opportunities.

• Develop and implement a multi-million-dollar political finance strategy.

• Broaden Vote Mama's national donor base and enhance candidate support capabilities.

• Formulate funding strategies for research and advocacy initiatives.

• Scale a strategic, long-term fundraising model focused on major gifts.

• Supervise prospecting efforts to attract new donors across various entities and revenue streams.

• Personally oversee a portfolio of major individual and high-net-worth political donors.

• Foster and maintain donor relationships alongside the CEO.

• Manage portfolio oversight and pipeline development within the development team.

• Diversify institutional funding sources and nurture relationships with major funders.

• Spearhead the Mama Fund political giving circles program and fundraising events.

• Direct donor communications and create fundraising materials.

• Supervise the Senior Director of the Mamas Network and the Development Operations Director.

• Mentor direct reports and conduct performance evaluations.

• Participate in team, project, all-staff, and leadership meetings.

• Maintain fundraising infrastructure, systems, processes, data integrity, and Salesforce CRM operations.

• Oversee gift processing, acknowledgments, event production, and compliance reporting.

• Manage administrative duties, expenses, and timesheets.

• Pursue professional development and stay updated on industry trends and best practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in political fundraising.

• Minimum of two campaign cycles in supervisory positions.

• At least one campaign cycle serving as a Finance Director.

• Proven experience in creating and executing a multi-million-dollar finance plan.

• Strong background in managing high-performing staff and consultants.

• Experience in engaging donors at the national level.

• Demonstrated success in building, maintaining, and expanding a national network of major political donors.

• Familiarity with various fundraising strategies, including call time, events, high-net-worth individuals, and digital approaches.

• Exceptional oral and written communication capabilities.

• Proven track record in team leadership and management.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple tasks concurrently.

• Strong computer skills.

• Comprehensive understanding of CRMs, including Salesforce and NGP.

• In-depth knowledge of, respect for, and adherence to professional and financial ethics.

• Willingness to travel as needed for Vote Mama events.

• Reliable internet access.

• Preferred: Experience in managing fundraising across 501(c)(4), hybrid PAC, and 501(c)(3) organizations.

• Preferred: Experience in building donor portfolios for start-ups or expanding organizations.

• Preferred: Experience in managing fundraising events.

• Preferred: Experience working with remote employees in a fully remote setting.

• Preferred: Successful experience in managing budgets.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employer-funded medical, dental, and vision insurance (75% employer-paid).

• Unlimited PTO and sick leave.

• Paid federal holidays.

• Six months of paid family leave.

• 401(k) with a 3% employer contribution after three months of employment.

• Fully remote work with flexible scheduling options.

• Employer-provided laptop.

• Home office stipend.

• Summer and winter office shutdowns.

• Early-close Wellness Fridays.