Director of Global Philanthropy — Vital Voices Vital Voices Global Partnership is hiring a Director of Global Philanthropy to lead its major gifts fundraising strategy. This senior role manages relationships with high-net-worth individuals, family foundations, and philanthropic partners committed to advancing women's leadership globally.
Vital Voices Global Partnership is hiring a Director of Global Philanthropy to advance its philanthropic revenue through major gifts and strategic donor engagement. Reporting to the Chief External Relations Officer, this senior role manages a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, family foundations, and philanthropic partners — cultivating and securing significant unrestricted, restricted, and multi-year commitments in support of Vital Voices' mission to invest in women leaders tackling the world's greatest challenges.
Vital Voices has supported leaders who went on to become Nobel Peace Laureates, Prime Ministers, and breakthrough social entrepreneurs. This role is part of the team that makes that work possible. Based in Washington, D.C. with a hybrid schedule, two in-person days per week required at VVHQ.
What You'll Do:
Fundraising strategy — develop and execute a comprehensive global philanthropy strategy to grow philanthropic investment in Vital Voices' programs and long-term sustainability
Major gifts — manage a qualified portfolio of major gift prospects and donors; identify opportunities for six- and seven-figure commitments; lead cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Donor engagement — build authentic, long-term relationships by connecting donors to Vital Voices' mission, leaders, and impact; partner with Communications and Events teams on donor salons and briefings
Content — prepare compelling proposals, presentations, and stewardship reports; partner with Executive Leadership and Board members on donor strategy
Operations — maintain accurate donor records in Salesforce; contribute to annual fundraising planning, budgeting, and revenue forecasting
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree preferred, plus 8–12 years of progressive fundraising experience
Demonstrated success securing six- and seven-figure gifts preferred
Experience managing relationships with high-net-worth individuals and family foundations
Strong understanding of major gift fundraising, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Experience working with global organizations, women's leadership, or international development preferred
Proficiency with Salesforce or equivalent CRM
Starting salary of $136,000, with flexibility up to $167,000. Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, generous PTO, wellness flex Fridays, parental leave, earned sabbatical time, and a professional development stipend.
Frequently Asked Questions Is this role remote? No. The role is based in Washington, D.C. with two required in-person days per week at VVHQ.
What level of gifts is expected? The role targets six- and seven-figure philanthropic commitments from high-net-worth individuals, family foundations, and strategic philanthropic partners.
