Peer to Peer Fundraising Specialist

Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job. If you’re the kind of person who believes that honoring and empowering our nation’s veterans is more than just a cause — that it’s a calling — then we’re ready to meet you. When you join Wounded Warrior Project®, you’re committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you too – helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose. At WWP, we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we’re proud to offer benefits such as: Flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days, work from home) Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for teammates and family members Competitive pay and performance incentives Fun, mission‑focused, collaborative team environment Responsibilities Drive revenue growth and achieve campaign fundraising goals by building and maintaining relationships with team captains, top fundraisers, donors, and local sponsors. Collaborate with the Corporate Partnerships team to identify, cultivate, and steward event series sponsors. Identify and secure community‑level sponsorships for city‑based and virtual Carry Forward events. Inspire new supporters while cultivating and retaining existing supporters. Support the logistics, execution, and ongoing optimization of Carry Forward city series events. Collaborate with internal teams to clearly define roles and required participation for successful events, including marketing, social, and program teams. Serve as an internal liaison across departments to oversee event marketing efforts, ensuring alignment with target audiences and consistent messaging. Monitor participation and fundraising performance; track and report results against the approved budget. Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, consultants, and other external partners to ensure access to high‑quality resources. Travel as needed to provide onsite support and resources at specific events. Partner with regional teammates to support WWP’s Carry Forward 5K series. Utilize technical platforms such as Salesforce, DonorDrive, Monday.com, DMI, and Microsoft Copilot. Assist in establishing appropriate levels of volunteer support for events in designated geographies. Attend and actively participate in required training and departmental meetings. Other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge, skills, and abilities Highly motivated, passionate, and creative team player committed to fundraising and event planning. Excellent organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to prioritize and complete assignments accurately on time. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and internet‑based tools. Understanding of sales‑oriented roles and ability to learn and use proprietary fundraising and CRM systems. Professional presence and demeanor; high level of service to targeted client and customer base. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; effective with diverse personalities. Ability to troubleshoot, identify viable options, problem‑solve, and make timely decisions. Ability to influence others, both inside and outside the organization, with indirect authority. Strong fundraising, relationship‑building, and negotiation skills. Commitment to highest standards of personal and business ethics. Mission‑driven, guided by core values and a pleasure to work with. Experience Requirements Three years in fundraising or sales. Three years of nonprofit event fundraising. Three years of peer‑to‑peer fundraising experience. Three years of event planning experience. Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree in business administration, event management, marketing, or related field. Equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Certifications & Licensure None required. Work Environment and Physical Demands General office environment; temperature controlled. May require lifting/carrying items up to 30 pounds. Up to 35% travel. Location and Compensation (San Diego, CA) The estimated hiring range for this position is between $65,945 - $82,432 annual base salary, subject to the candidate’s combination of experience, qualifications, and credentials. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance incentive. Equal Employment Opportunity Wounded Warrior Project® is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr