Partnership Advisor (Major Gifts Officer)

Partnership Advisor (Major Gifts Officer) Stand Together Job Description Overview Are you excited by the prospect of applying your fundraising expertise to an organization tackling some of the nation’s most complex challenges? Our vision is grounded in the principles of the Declaration of Independence: Believe in people and empower them to solve society’s problems. We are addressing some of our country’s greatest issues by strategically partnering with individuals and organizations that span the key institutions of society - education, business, communities, and government - across various priorities like economic progress, breaking the cycle of poverty, criminal justice reform, immigration, educational choice, and rule of law. As a Partnership Advisor on our Development team, you will be responsible for building and cultivating a portfolio of major and mega (8-figure+) donors that are engaged on using their resources and talents to support the mission of Stand Together. More importantly, you will be responsible for deeply understanding the passions and goals of some of the country's most successful business leaders to connect them with opportunities to make meaningful progress on our country's biggest challenges. Your responsibilities include: Build win-win relationships with donor partners, helping current and prospective partners align their passions with opportunities for philanthropy within the Stand Together community. Contribute to the strategy behind communications and events that inspire donors to get engaged with their time and resources. Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major gifts donors and prospects, utilizing Moves Management and other relationship building techniques. Collaborate with the internal communications and marketing team to create and execute personalized communication and engagement plans for each donor and prospective partner. Leverage existing events to recruit new prospects and retain and grow current partners. Utilize subject matter experts and organizational representatives to further relationships with supporters and prospects. Knowledge and skills you bring to the organization: 7+ years’ of demonstrated experience originating, cultivating and stewarding donor relationships. Proven track record of soliciting 8- and 9-figure gifts through thoughtful and entrepreneurial relationship and moves management. High level of humility and integrity. Proactive, entrepreneurial, and a high sense of urgency. Aligned with the vision and values of Stand Together. A network of high-net-worth donor relationships that can be cultivated for support of Stand Together. Exceptional interpersonal skills, professionalism, and ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders with a high degree of discretion and confidentiality. Understands the principles of effective marketing and persuasion. Ability to drive moves management plans for multiple concurrent projects/funding opportunities to completion through continuous transformation and an entrepreneurial approach. Ability to travel up to 50% within the United States. What we offer: A meaningful career where your work will improve the lives of millions of Americans – especially the least fortunate. A vision-driven organization of over 1,000 employees across the country who are dedicated to improving the lives of others. Competitive salaries and bonuses. Our salary and bonus strategies are aligned to the value you create, not a standardized bell curve. Generous 401K match - 6% match with immediate vesting. Competitive health and wellness benefits. Our flexible time-off policy allows all employees to take leave as needed. Commuter assistance plans to offset the cost of commuting into our Arlington, VA offices (on-site parking or metro). Opportunities for internal promotion, professional development, and mentorship that can strengthen your effectiveness through Principle Based Management and other industry-specific programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gilder Search Group