Opportunity International · 2 days ago
Vice President, Philanthropy (Southeast Region)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $165K/yr
10+ years expOpportunity International is a global non-profit dedicated to equipping people to build sustainable livelihoods and educate their children. They are seeking a Vice President, Philanthropy for the Southeast Region to identify, develop, and steward relationships with high-net-worth individuals and families capable of making transformational gifts to support their mission.
BankingCharityFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Identify, build, and steward a small portfolio of 25–50 principal gift donors
Develop your portfolio to secure a run-rate revenue of $5M or more by year three
Cultivate, solicit, and steward transformational gifts in alignment with organizational priorities
Engage donors in meaningful dialogue to align their philanthropic goals with transformative gifts within Opportunity, which include cash gifts, planned gifts, endowment gifts, estate gifts, and non-cash assets
Partner with senior leadership, the Board, and program teams to engage donors through tailored experiences, program visits, and personalized proposals
Ensure thoughtful stewardship and reporting that demonstrates impact and accountability
Serve as a trusted advisor, ensuring that donors experience transparency, accountability, and a deep connection to the mission
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
10+ years of successful fundraising experience, including a record of securing 7- and 8-figure gifts and growing revenues year over year
Excellent financial understanding, including key financial statements
Holds a deep passion for and commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Opportunity International
Can articulate compelling reasons for supporting Opportunity International's unique mission
Positivity; Strong relationship-building, communication, and storytelling skills with comfort in speaking and social engagements
Excellent communication skills with a persuasive ability, including strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
Experience with and knowledge of all fundraising vehicles for both cash and non-cash assets, such as endowments, DAFs, etc
Cross-cultural awareness and ability to work in diverse communities with respect and sensitivity
Ability to promote and communicate the organization's goals and objectives to external and internal stakeholders
Written and verbal fluency in English required
Preferred
Additional language skills are desirable
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D
Disability
Accident
Critical illness
Cancer
Pet insurance
Identity theft protection
403(b)
Paid time off
Company
Opportunity International
Opportunity International is a banking technologies firm that offers small business loans, savings, insurance, and training.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
Australian Ethical Investment
2021-11-29Grant· $0.02M
2016-10-15Undisclosed
Leadership Team
Greg Nelson
Chief Technology Officer
Marge Tomasik
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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