Vice President of Philanthropy

The Womens Suffrage National Monument Foundation seeks a visionary, strategic, and collaborative Vice President of Philanthropy to lead a comprehensive and inclusive fundraising program in support of the creation of the first monument on the National Mall dedicated to American womens history. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the Vice President of Philanthropy will design, manage, and execute a donor-centered development strategy to achieve the Foundations nine-figure fundraising goal, encompassing major gifts, corporate giving, foundation grants, planned giving, and grassroots fundraising efforts nationwide.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in capital campaigns and relationship-driven fundraising, with a demonstrated ability to engage donors at every level from national philanthropic leaders to grassroots supporters around an ambitious and unifying vision. The candidate will also have development systems experience, be prepared to build and manage a team, and have a deep understanding of fundraising best practices and strategy.

Working in close partnership with the President & CEO, Leadership Team, and Board of Directors, the Vice President of Philanthropy will play a key role in preparing, positioning, supporting, and joining the President & CEO as a primary external ambassador and face of the Foundation for donors and philanthropic partners. This includes briefing, strategy development, donor preparation, and follow-up to ensure effective, coordinated, and impactful donor engagement.

The Vice President of Philanthropy will build and lead a team of development professionals to execute annual and multi-year fundraising strategies aligned with the Foundations strategic priorities. The position will play a critical leadership role in positioning the Foundation for long-term sustainability, national visibility, and lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Building and Management
  • Build a robust philanthropy team to meet nine-figure goals over 5 years across major giving, planned giving, corporate and foundation giving, and regional and annual giving
  • Manage team to meet revenue, engagement, cultivation, and stewardship goals
  • Oversee team meetings to review pipelines, prioritize prospects with staff, and support and expect progress
  • Provide annual feedback to staff on performance
  
  
  
• Major Gifts & Donor Relationships
  • Cultivate, steward, and grow a portfolio of eight- and seven-figure donors and prospects
  • Develop personalized engagement strategies that align donor passions with the Foundations mission
  • Conduct donor meetings, tours, and stewardship touchpoints
  • Implement Moves Management for major gifts, multi-year commitments, and special initiatives
  • Develop and manage a high-touch stewardship program
  • Ensure meaningful donor recognition and impact reporting
  • Support special events, donor briefings, and community engagement activities
  • Track donor engagement and progress toward revenue goals
  
  
  
• Data Reporting
  • Ensure accurate donor records and reporting within the CRM
  • Track donor activity, revenue, and pipeline performance
  • Support forecasting and long-term fundraising planning
  • Prepare annual report in partnership with the Communications team
  
  
  
• Organizational Leadership
  • Serve as a thought leader and partner to the President and CEO to set ambitious revenue goals and align fundraising priorities with the Foundations long-term vision
  • Collaborate with the CEO and fundraising counsel to refine organizational fundraising goals, priorities, and plans
  • Partner closely with the President & CEO to prepare, position, and support them as the primary external ambassador and face of the Foundation for donors, including briefing, donor strategy, meeting preparation, and follow-up
  • Ensure systematic, regular reporting on pipeline, revenue, and goal attainment to the CEO and Board
  • Collaborate with senior leaders and the Board of Directors to foster a culture of philanthropy across the organization, ensuring all teams feel ownership of development outcomes
  • Create, lead, and manage the organizations volunteer internal and external fundraising committees structure
  • Work with other WSNMF departments to best message fundraising successes and work of the organization
  • Represent the Foundation externally with presence and credibility, serving as a visible ambassador to our organizational champions, funders, institutional and corporate partners, and all key stakeholders
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Experience
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in fundraising, public engagement, partnerships, or cultural programming, with a strong track record with national efforts;
  • Experience leading high-profile national initiatives, public-facing programs, or large-scale events;
  • Experience and expertise closing eight- and seven-figure pledges, through individual giving, corporate sponsorships, and foundation grants;
  • Familiarity with donor CRM systems, Hubspot preferred;
  • Experience supporting capital or multi-year campaigns;
  • Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising best practices; and
  • Strong understanding of U.S. history and a demonstrated commitment to womens history.
  
  
  

• Skills & Abilities Other
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to inspire diverse audiences.
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborative leadership style with the ability to work across teams and disciplines.
  • Ability to close virtual and face-to-face sales and sponsorships.
  • Ability to think strategically and critically with proven ability to manage multiple projects with varying priorities at one time.
  • Demonstrated professional and mature communications and interactions with staff, prospects, donors, and others to engage them toward the achievement of revenue goals.
  • Excellent written and oral communication and follow-up skills.
  • Effective presentation and engagement skills to cultivate a wide range of donors including.
  • Passion for advancing womens history and public memory.
  • Ability to travel 2530% of the year for partner engagement, events, and site activations.
  
  
  
  
  

Candidates in and outside of the Washington, D.C. area are encouraged to apply. The salary for this position is anticipated between $180,000 to $240,000 plus competitive benefits, including 100% covered employee medical, vision, and dental insurance, as well as a retirement plan with a 401(k) employer matching program. The anticipated start date for this position is August 17, 2026.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit your resume, a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the role, and at least two professional references. Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm ET on June 17, 2026 to View email address on click.appcast.io .

We appreciate your interest in the position and look forward to reviewing your application!